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Sandy Key Music artist: Jim Allchin - Q.E.D. - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 10, 2013), Q. E. D. from Jim Allchin and it's really quite remarkable. Opening with Stop and Go, a Chuck Berry meets Foghat rocking and rompin boogie track, Allchin continues where…
Continue Reading »Old Pal Records artist: Hank Mowery - Account To Me - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Account To Me, by Hank Mowery and it's a classic blues rocker. Opening with Spend A Little Time, Mowery has the room jukin and rollin with a classic track. Account To Me,…
Continue Reading »Shakedown Records artist: Lightnin Malcolm - Rough Out There - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 10, 2013), Rough Out There, by Lightning Malcolm and its really quite interesting. Opening with Workin, Malcolm sticks close to his North Mississippi roots and the sounds of the hill country…
Continue Reading »American Showplace artist: John Ginty - Bad News Travels - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Bad News Travels, from John Ginty and it's really quite good. It's unusual that I find a release that is actually built around an organ player (James Brown and Lucky Peterson) but…
Continue Reading »When It Comes To The Blues - J C Crossfire - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, When It Comes To The Blues by J C Crossfire. Opening with the title track, When It Comes To The Blues, a slinky blues track with JC leading the way on vocal…
Continue Reading »Twisted Blues Vol. 1 - Oz Noy - Special Review
Been waiting a while for the opportunity to review this utterly spectacular release. Yes, I know it's been out for some time, but it's terrific and under appreciated. Opening with Twisted Blues, Noy is joined by a who's…
Continue Reading »Live At the Hermosa Saloon - Phil Gates - New release review
I just received a copy of Live At The Hermosa Saloon by Phil Gates and it's really tasty! Opening with Addicted to The Blues, Gates hauls out a basic shuffle with a nice swing. Supple vocals and sassy…
Continue Reading »Big Dave & The Prickly Bluesmen - Big Snark - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Big Snark, from Snarky Dave and the Prickly Bluesmen and it's a lot of fun. The release opens with Caucasian Blues, a slinky blues number with cool drum and bass accents from…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records artist: George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Remastered release review
A second release from Rounder, the reissue and remaster of George Thorogood & The Destroyers first recording is on my desk today and all of the raw passion of a young Thorogood is apparent. Opening with Earl Hooker's…
Continue Reading »Hunters Records artist: JT Lauritsen - Play By The Rules - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Play By The Rules, by JT Lauritsen. Opening with William Bell's Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday, Lauritsen lays down an extremely soulful track with essential keys by Paul Wagnberg; clean guitar…
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