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Cleopatra Records artist: Cactus - Temple of Blues II - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Temple of Blues II, from Cactus and it's strong blues rock...old school! Opening with Back Door Man Pt 1&2, Eric Gales leads the way on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Canned Heat with John Lee Hooker - Carnegie Hall 1971 - New release review
I just received the newest release, Carnegie Hall 1971 from Canned Heat and it's a living snapshot of a great live band at it's peak with one of the kings of the blues! Opening with the slinky, Framed,…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Carmine Appice - Fernando Perdomo Project - Energy Overload - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Energy Overload, from Carmine Appice-Fernando Perdomo Project and it is packed with energy. Opening with Blown Speaker Boogie, the band leaves no room for misunderstanding...they are here…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Eli Cook - Primitive Son - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (April 29, 2014), Primitive Son, from Eli Cook and it's a rockin, snarling blues guitar release. Opening with War Horse, Cook and gang (Wade Warfield on drums and Rob Richmond on bass)…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Eric Gales - A Night On The Sunset Street - New Release Review - CD/DVD
I just received the newest release (July 8, 2016), A Night On The Sunset Strip, from Eric Gales, and it's really strong. Opening with Make It There, Gales and crew are FUNKY! Backed by Cesar Oviedo on bass…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Foghat - Slow Ride - Live In Concert - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slow Ride - Live In Concert, from Foghat and it's an excellent record of the energy produced by one of the best blues rock bands of their…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Humble Pie - I Need A Star In My Life - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I Need A Star In My Life, from Humble Pie and it's good to hear Mr. Marriott on some new tracks. Opening with Sam Cooke's Shake, Marriott…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Humble Pie - Sunset Blvd 1969 - New Release Review - Purple Vinyl!!!
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sunset Blvd 1969, by Humble Pie and it’ gives a very cool insight into one of the most dynamic blues rockers of the era. Headlined by Peter…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: James Montgomery - The James Montgomery Blues Band - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The James Montgomery Blues Band, from James Montgomery and it's a cranking homage to Paul Butterfield. Opening with funky rocker, One More Heartache, Montgomery blows the doors…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Joe louis Walker - Blues Comin' On - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Comin' On, by Joe Louis Walker, and it's a great blend of Blues, Soul, R&B and Rock musical styles. Opening with Feed The Poor, a funky…
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