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Howlin' At Greaseland - Various Artists - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Howlin' At Greaseland, from Kid Andersen's Greaseland Studios and it's strong. This all-star tribute release to Howlin' Wolf features many of today's greatest blues players. Opening with…
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 »Lloyd Spiegel - This Time Tomorrow - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, This Time Tomorrow and it's quite good. Australian, Lloyd Spiegel's ninth release opens with Devil On My Shoulder, a rumbling blues rocker with a rough acoustic sound…
Continue Reading »Kelly Z - Rescue - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rescue, from Kelly Z and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with James Brown's What Do I Have To Do, Kelly Z has that driving sound, backed by Teresa…
Continue Reading »Catfood records artist: James Armstrong - Blues Been Good To Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Been Good To Me, from James Armstrong and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with title track, Blues Been Good To Me, James Armstrong has a great rolling…
Continue Reading »Sandwich Factory Records artist: Val Starr & The Blues Rocket - I Always Turn The Blues On - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I Always Turn The Blues On, by Val Starr & The Blues Rocket. Opening with shuffle track, High Time To Go, Val Starr, lead vocalist and rhythm…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Albert Castiglia - Up All Night - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Up All Night, from Albert Castiglia and it's smokin! Up to his 7th release now and still getting better, Castiglia opens with Mike Zito's Hoodoo On Me…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - The Luckiest Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (November 17, 2017), The Luckiest Man, from Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters and it's really strong. Opening with Don Robey's Ain't That Loving You, and a great…
Continue Reading »Likho Records artist: Likho Duo - Blues And The World Beyond - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues And The World Beyond, from Likho Duo, and it's quite cool. Likho Duo was formed by Italian guitar and harmonica player, Noe' Socha and upright bass…
Continue Reading »Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes - Cursed - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Cursed, from Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes. Opening with Snatch & Grab It, Raha Javanfar, lead vocalist and bassist for Toronto based swing band is kicking it.…
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