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JT Spangler - What's A Little Heartbreak - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, What's A Little Heartbreak, from JT Spangler. A clever R&B style pop release it has a full blown frontal attack at the airwaves. Opening with No, No , No, Spangler shows his…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Little G Weevil - Moving - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Moving, from Little G Weevil and it's quite good! G grew up in Hungary, seaming an odd place to learn the "real" blues but after moving to Alabama, Memphis and London now…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records artist: George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Move It On Over - New Release Review
I just received the new remastered recording of George Thorogood's Classic Move It On Over which will be released on July 30, 2013 and it sounds as fresh as the first time I heard it. Thorogood opens the…
Continue Reading »Lee Palmer - One Take: Live at Canterbury - New Release Review
I just received the debut release, One Take: Live at Canterbury by Lee Palmer and it has some very enjoyable music. Opening with Blues in EH, a jazzy shuffle track, I'm immediately drawn by Denis Keldie's piano work.…
Continue Reading »Tommy Keys - Devil's Den - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Devil's Den from Tommy Keys. Opening with the title track, Devil's Den, Keys takes us on a trip through a political venue and the undercurrent experienced there. Not a political experience but…
Continue Reading »Pristine - No Regret - New Release Review
I've just received the newest release, No Regret, from international sensation Pristine. In case you missed my earlier coverage of this Norwegian band, these guys have pulled from many influences but have a really cool fresh sound. Opening…
Continue Reading »Favored Nations artist: Randy Scott - Out Of The Blue - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the newest release (July 18, 2013), Out Of The Blue, by Randy Scott and it has a little of something for everyone. Opening with Ramblin' Man Blues, a jazz/country/rock/blues fusion track with…
Continue Reading »Silvertone Records/RCA Records artist: Buddy Guy - Rhythm & Blues - New Release Review
Buddy Guy is back and with a vengeance! I just received the newest release (July 30, 2013), Rhythm & Blues, by Buddy Guy and it screams! This new release, a double CD offering is broken into Rhythm and…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Gino Matteo - Sweet Revival - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Sweet Revival, by Gino Matteo and it's quite interesting. Matteo, a So Cal based singer songwriter has put together 9 new tracks using his own unique style and voice. Opening with Here…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: The South Side of Soul Street - The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 - New Release Review
I just received the reissue of the South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1972 and it's terrific! This 40 track (2 cd's) collection gathers all of the A's and B's of Minaret's soulful sides for…
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