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Cleopatra Blues Imprint To Release “A Double Dose Of The Blues” A Star-Studded Collection Of Blues Legends From Both The US & The UK
Cleopatra Blues Imprint To Release “A Double Dose Of The Blues” A Star-Studded Collection Of Blues Legends From Both The US & The UK Los Angeles - Cleopatra Blues Imprint is releasing a deluxe 2-for-1 package featuring a…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Blues: Junior Wells - Blues Brothers - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Brothers by Junior Wells and featuring many contemporary blues players. Opening with low slung, Blues Hit Big Town, Colin James weighs in on lead guitar with…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records : A Tribute to Eric Clapton - Various Artists - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review a recent release, A Tribute to Eric Clapton from Cleopatra Records and it covers much of his popular music over his vast career. Opening with JJ Cale's, Cocaine, blues guitar man…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Andy McCoy - Jukebox Junkie - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jukebox Junkie, by Finnish rocker Andy McCoy and it's a solid rocker with a twist. Opening with I'm Gonna Roll, a great power rocker with a driving…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Arthur Adams - Here To Make You Feel Good - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Here To Make You Feel Good, from Arthur Adams and it's solid gold. Opening with Tear the House Down, a funky track with a definite dance feel,…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Arthur Adams - Look At What The Blues Has Done For Me! - New Release Review
I just has the opportunity to review the most recent release, Look At What The Blues Has Done For Me!, from Arthur Adams and it's a soul saturated 2 disc release. Opening with You Pullin' My Leg, a…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Big Jay McNeely - Blowin' Down The House - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blowin' Down The House, from Big Jay McNeeley and it'S quite cool. Opening with club style funky track, Love Will Never Fail, McNeely shows his trademark squeal…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Big Jay McNeely - Honkin' & Jivin' At The Palomino - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Honkin' & Jivin' At The Palomino, from Big Jay McNeely and it's hot! Kicking down the door on the opener, Palomino Hop, McNeely has flames coming from…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Big Jay McNeely - I'm Still Here - Big Jay Sings The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I'm Still Here- Big Jay Sings The Blues from Big Jay McNeely and it's solid old school blues. Opening with shuffle track, You Never Miss The Water…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Cactus - Temple Of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Temple of Blues, from Cactus, and it's a strong blues rocker. Opening with Bukka White's Parchment Farm really rocks. Using Mayall's basic arrangement, Carmine Appice on drums…
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