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Ham-Bone Records artist: Hamilton Loomis - Give It Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Give It Back, from Hamilton Loomis and it knocks me out! Loomis really has developed his own style and has a great groove. Opening with Stuck In A Rut, Loomis lays his…
Continue Reading »Nasty Weather - The Alabama Lovesnakes - New Release Review
I have just received a copy of the new release, Nasty Weather, by the Alabama Lovesnakes and it's a blast. Opening with Early In The Morning (Live), ALS get a real nice groove going. Lead by "Crocodile" Claes…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Tail Dragger - Stop Lyin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release of Tail Dragger's work, Stop Lyin' which was recorded in 1982 but never released, and I have to say I believe that it his best work to my ear. Opening with So…
Continue Reading »Yellow Dog Records artist: The Soul of John Black - A Sunshine State of Mind - New Release Review
I just received the new release, A Sunshine State Of Mind, from The Soul of John Black and it's really enjoyable. John A. Bigham, playing most of the parts as singer, songwriter and instrumentalist really delivers a nice…
Continue Reading »Blues and Trouble - Grand Marquis - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 25, 2013), Blues and Trouble from Grand Marquis. Grand Marquis is Bryan Redmond on lead vocal and sax, Chad Boydston on trumpet, Ryan Wurtz on guitar, Ben Ruth on bass and…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Lurrie Bell - Blues In My Soul - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, Blues In My Soul, by Lurrie Bell and it certainly lives up to my high expectations. Bell is one of those guys that continuously puts out great music! Opening…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Studebaker John's Maxwell Street Kings - Kingsville Jukin' - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, Kingsvile Jukin' by Studebaker John & the Maxwell Street Kings and it's a raw blues butt whoopin good time! Opening with Mississippi To Chicago with all of the vigor…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Candye Kane featuring Laura Chavez - Coming Out Swingin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 25, 2013), Coming Out Swingin' from Candye Kane and it may be her best effort to date. Opening with the title track, Coming Out Swingin' Kane and notable guitarist Laura Chavez…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Mike Zito and the Wheel - Gone To Texas - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Gone To Texas from Mike Zito and the Wheel and I really think it's cool. From the first note, literally, Zito has my attention. I'm a guitar player of sorts and the…
Continue Reading »Nagel Heyer Records artist: Janice Harrington - Yesterday Today Tomorrow A tribute To Dinah Washington - Release Review
I just received a copy of the most recent release, Yesterday Today and Tomorrow from Janice Harrington and it's really strong and sensual. I'll start off by saying that there can be a very fine line between what…
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