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Catfood Records artist: Johnny Rawls - Remembering O.V. - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Remembering O.V. from Johnny Rawls and it's quite tasty! Rawls was OV Wright's musical director and guitarist in the 70's and kept Wright's band together for quite some time. Opening with Into…
Continue Reading »Soul Stew Records artist: Billy Thompson - Friend - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Friend, from Billy Thompson and I think it's really super! Opening with Soldier of Misfortune, a funky rocker, Thompson demonstrates not only a cool singing voice but unique arranging talent and hot…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music artists: Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Barrellhouse Stomp - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Barrelhouse Stomp, from Chris James and Patrick Rynn and it's a roller! Opening with contemporary Chicago style blues track, Goodbye, Later For You, in traditional fashion, Rynn and James open the release…
Continue Reading »The Comeback Kid - Marina Rocks - New Release Review - Ellis James Guest Writer
The cuts on Marina Rocks' latest release ‘The Comeback Kid’ are a wonderful mix of passionate, emphatically energetic vocals and skillful musicianship. Marina’s vocals remind me of the throatiness of Kim Carnes/Melissa Etheridge and the brass-in-pocket of a…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Samantha Fish - Black Wind Howlin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Black Wind Howlin', from Samantha Fish and it's a romper! Opening with hard driving Miles To Go, Fish rides a hard rain with fat slide work and solid vocals. Pushed by Charlie…
Continue Reading »Out Of The Past Music artist: Steve Howell & The Mighty Men - Yes, I Believe I Will - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Yes, I Believe I Will from Steve Howell and it is really hauntingly good. The release opens with I Had A Notion, a simple acoustic country rocker not unlike contemporary Eric Clapton…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Shawn Holt & the Teardrops - Daddy Told Me - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 24, 20130, Daddy Told Me, from Shawn Holt & the Teardrops and I really like it. A know that this is sacrilegious to say but I believe that it is the…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Cyril Neville - Magic Honey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Magic Honey, from Cyril Neville and it's great! Cyril always puts on a super show but this release just has that something special. Opening with the title track, Magic Honey, Nevil puts…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Toronzo Cannon - John The Conquer Root - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, John The Conquer Root by Toronzo Cannon and it's powerful. Opening with The title track, John The Conquer Root, this release is balls to the wall! With a percussion…
Continue Reading »Yellow Dog Records artists: The Claudettes - Infernal Piano Plot...HATCHED! - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new Claudettes release (October 1, 2013), Infernal Piano Plot... HATCHED! and it's a non stop piano riot. Opening with Stumblin' Home Satisfied is a cool piano boogie track featuring Johnny Iguana…
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