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BMG/Bethlehem Records: Nina Simone - Mood Indigo: The Complete Bethlehem Singles - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mood Indigo: The Complete Bethlehem Singles, by Nina Simone and it's terrific. Opening with Porgy (I Loves You, Porgy), Simone on lead vocal and piano sets a…
Continue Reading »Screaming Lizard Records artist: Laurie Morvan - Gravity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Gravity, from Laurie Morvan and she's got flair. Opening blues rocker, My Moderation is built around a classic blues rhythm set up by Bob Glaub on bass…
Continue Reading »Nevermore Records artist: Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys - My Life - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Life, from Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys and I really like it. Opening with Handyman, an easy boogie, Rev Raven takes the wheel…
Continue Reading »Silvertone/Sony artist: Joanne Shaw Taylor - Wild - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Wild, from Joanne Shaw Taylor and it's a cool guitar fused blues release. Opening with Dyin' To Know, Taylor leads with a driving rhythm and crisp but…
Continue Reading »Bman's Picks 2017
Bman's Picks 2017 This will be a long process, certainly taking until the end of the year as new releases are received, but I am posting them as I reconsider my recommendations and select the best of the…
Continue Reading »NEWS: North Mississippi Allstars ready 'new EP, 'Blues Dance Music,' and plan Southern U.S. tour
THE NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO BOOGIE ON THEIR BLUES DANCE MUSIC EP Luther and Cody Dickinson will be romping and stomping with some new beats when they tour the South this spring. HERNANDO, Miss.…
Continue Reading »Multiple-Award Winning Canadian Blues Vocalist Angel Forrest Releases Ambitious Double Live CD
Multiple-Award Winning Canadian Blues Vocalist Angel Forrest Releases Ambitious Double Live CD With a career spanning 30 years and 10 albums, the recipient of the Maple Blues Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year for the past five…
Continue Reading »Pedal Steel Guitar Ace Joe Goldmark Shines Like "Blue Steel" on New CD Coming April 20 from Lo-Ball Records
Joe Goldmark Shines Like Blue Steel on New CD Coming April 20 from Lo-Ball Records S.F. Bay Area Favorite Creates Exciting Mix of Americana and Blues/Roots Music with Special Guests Glenn Walters, Dallis Craft & Jim Campilongo San…
Continue Reading »Marie Knight Live Recording Coming March 23
Gospel Legend Marie Knight's The Gospel Truth Live The Posthumous Release Streets March 23 Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is proud to be releasing a live record by Marie Knight on March 23. The posthumous The Gospel Truth…
Continue Reading »Teen Blues-Rock Guitar Sensation Ally Venable Brings Her "Puppet Show" Spectacular on New Connor Ray Music CD Due April 13
Teen Blues-Rock Guitar Sensation Ally Venable Brings Her Puppet Show Spectacular on New Connor Ray Music CD Due April 13 Special Guests on New Ally Venable Band CD Include Gary Hoey, Lance Lopez, Eric Steckel and Steve Krase…
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