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Connie Hawkins and the Blues Wreckers - Wired Up and Fired Up - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Wired Up and Fired Up by Connie Hawkins and the Blues Wreckers. Opening with Narrow Road a driving rock track Evin Moore lays down a heavy bass track and Steve "Little Butterfield"…
Continue Reading »Make Room At The Table - JP Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Make Room At The Table, from JP Blues and I really like it! Opening with Keep On Walking, a blues rocker with a Jim Dewer/Robin Trower feel. I really like the guitar…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records: Roosevelt Sykes - The Original Honeydripper - New Release Review
I have just received the new reissue of The Original Honeydripper, a live recording of Roosevelt Sykes made in 1977 in the small basement blues club of the Blind Pig Cafe. This is a great spontaneous recording capturing…
Continue Reading »Blue Dot Records artist: Frank Bey & Anthony Paule Band - Soul For Your Blues - New release review
I just received the newest release, Soul For Your Blues, by Frank Bey & Anthony Paule Band and a not only clever but appropriate name. Opening with I Don't Know Why, a smokin' soul track featuring great heartfelt…
Continue Reading »Blue Edge Records artist: 'Rock-n-Rick' Patterson - Beat A Deamon - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the newest release, Beat A Demon, from Rock-n-Rick Patterson and it's really different. Opening with the title track, Beat A Demon, Patterson unleashes a voodoo sounding blues track that will stick you.…
Continue Reading »Busted Flat Records artist: Daddy Long Legs - The Devil's in the Details - New Release review
I just received the newest release (September 17, 2013), The Devil's in the Details, from Daddy Long Legs and it's a non stop rockin' blues bash! Opening with the title track, The Devil's In The Details, Mike Elliott…
Continue Reading »SWMAF Records artists: Dave Riley and Bob Corritore - Hush Your Fuss! - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 17, 2013), Hush Your Fuss!, from Dave Riley and Bob Corritore and is got a great groove! Opening with title track Hush Your Fuss!, a track right from the delta, Riley's…
Continue Reading »Port City Prophets - Mule - New Release Review
Been trying to write this review for a few days but life keeps getting in the way. I just received the new release, Mule by Port City Prophets and it's a blast. Opening with Close Your Eyes, Tim…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Holland K. Smith - Cobalt - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Cobalt, from Holland K. Smith and I really like it. Opening with Love Liquidation, a laid back Elvin Bishop / R&B style track with swinging blues riffs, this is a real cool…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Leslie West - Still Climbing - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 29, 2013), Still Climbing, from Leslie West and it has exactly what you listen to a Leslie West for.... gutsy vocals, a driving beat and flaming guitars! Opening with Dyin' Since…
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