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Wide Willie Productions artist: CD Woodbury Band - Monday Night! - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Monday Night!, from CD Woodbury and its quite good! Opening with upbeat shuffle tune The Blues keep me Right Here, Woodbury wastes no time establishing firm footing as a solid vocalist and…
Continue Reading »Hot Mess - Pam Taylor Band - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the newest release, Hot Mess, from Pam Taylor Band and it's sure to appeal to listeners of the modern style blues. Opening with Smile Again, Taylor establishes herself as a worthy entrant…
Continue Reading »House Call - Marshall Lawrence - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, House Call by Marshall Lawrence, a nod to Lawrence's Ph.D in Physhology and how the blues will cure your ills. . Opening with Mean Momma Blues, Lawrence wastes no time showing his…
Continue Reading »Yellow Dog Records artist: Cassie Taylor - Out Of My Mind - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, Out Of My Mind, by Cassie Taylor and she just keeps getting better! This release of 12 original tracks opens with Ol' Mama Dean, a soulful strut with a…
Continue Reading »Alligator/Proper Records artist: JJ Grey & Mofro - This River - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, This River (June 24, 2013), by JJ Grey & Mofro and I really like it. Opening with Your Lady, She's Shady, Grey lays down a hip hop style rhythmic attack with ultra…
Continue Reading »Blues Leaf Records artist: Jumpin' Jack Strobel - Things Have Changed - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Things Have Changed, from Jumpin' Jack Strobel. Opening with Mother Earth, a Memphis Slim track, Strobel takes a very earthy approach, exhibiting extreme dexterity and creativity on the keyboard. Listening to this…
Continue Reading »Blue Hoss Records artist: Frank Bang & the Secret Stash - Double Dare - New Release review
I just received the new release, Double Dare from Frank Bang & The Secret Stash. Bash, an ex Buddy Guy band member delivers his 5th release and it's quite unpredictable and interesting. Opening with the title track, Double…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Walter Trout - Luther's Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 11, 2013 release date) Luther's Blues, from Walter Trout and it is blistering fire! Opening with I'm Back, a blues rock track, Trout starts the ball rolling on a 13 track…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Arthur Big Boy Crudup - Sunny Road - New Release review
I just received the latest release, Sunny Road, by Arthur Big Boy Crudup and it's a smash! This is an unreleased studio release from 1969 and what a gem. This is real blues at it's finest, opening with…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records presents: Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective - New release Review
I have just received the new 7 CD release, Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective, documenting Duane Allmans amazing career. I have been a Duane Allman fan since I was a fairly young man and actually learned to play…
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