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Cleopatra Records artist: Joe Louis Walker - Viva Las Vegas Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Viva Las Vegas Live from Joe Louis Walker and it's really great! Opening with I'm Not Messing Around, a rolling blues rocker, Walker has lead vocal and…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Junior Wells - Blues Legend - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Legend, by Junior Wells, and it's terrific. This is a compilation of vintage singles from the 50's and 60's and includes the entire gamut. Opening with…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Kenny Neal - Bloodline - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Bloodline, from Kenny Neal and it has strong blues and R&B roots. Opening with country blues influenced, Ain't Gon Let The Blues Die with it's Elvin Bishop/country flavored gospel flavor. This track…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Kenny Neal - I'll Be Home For Christmas - New release review
I just received the newest release, I'll Be Home For Christmas from Kenny Neal and it has a bit of blues mixed into it's traditional and modern Christmas. Opening with upbeat 12 bar number, Christmas Comes But Once…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Kirk Fletcher - My Blues Pathway - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Blues Pathway, from Kirk Fletcher and I really like it. Opening with R&B flavored, Ain't No Cure For The Downhearted, Fletcher is front and center on…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Leo Bud Welch - Live At the iridium - New Release Review CD/DVD
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live At The Iridium, from Leo Bud Welch and it's a solid, real deal blues rocker. Opening with original track, Praise His Name, Welch lays out a…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Linda Gail Lewis - Early Sides 1963-1973 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Early Sides 1963-1973 from Linda Gail Lewis and is runs the gamut from early R&B to early rock, country and blues. Opening with CC Rider, Lewis on…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Neville Staple - From The Specials & Beyond - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, From The Specials & Beyond from Neville Staple and it's a straight ska pop release. Opening with Right From Wrong, OK Two-Tone Ska legend Neville Staple and…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Popa Chubby - Big, Bad and Beautiful - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Big, Bad and Beautiful from Popa Chubby and it's a great blues rocker. This double live CD is packed with power, opening with Working Class Blues and a genuine Detroit style rocker.…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Reverend KM Williams - The Real Deal Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Real Deal Blues, from Reverend KM Williams and it's raw, enthusiastic and real. Opening with Baby, Please Come Home, Reverend KW Williams accompanies his solid vocals…
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