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Walklate & Fuschi - Kicking Up The Dust - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Kicking Up The Dust, from Walklate & Fuschi and it's solid Chicago style blues. Mat Walklate and Paolo Fuschi play old style blues through old style equipment capturing a unique quality now…
Continue Reading »Ivor S.K. - Delta Pines - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Delta Pines, from Ivor S.K. (Ivor Simpson-Kennedy) and its relaxing and quite tasty. Opening with Help Poor Me, Ivor accompanies his own unique with acoustic guitar. A modern, simple blues style track,…
Continue Reading »Dylan Wickens & The Grand Naturals - Hi Lo-Fi - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Hi Lo-Fi from Dylan Wickens & the Grand Naturals and it's gritty, funky, explosive and real. Opening with Foolish Heart, a solid blues rocker, Dylan Wickens leads the way on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Paul Reddick - Ride The One - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 20, 2016), Ride The One, from Paul Reddick and it has a unique sound. Opening with Shadows, based on a Bo Diddley beat it has a life of it's own with…
Continue Reading »Steve Hill - Solo Recordings Volume 3 - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Solo Recordings Volume 3, by Steve Hill and it's quite good! Opening with a Damned, modern take on a JL Hooker style boogie, Steve Hill, a soloist (plays everything), really gets things…
Continue Reading »Durstwerks Recordings artist: Bill Durst - Good Good Lovin - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Good Good Lovin, from Bill Durst and it's a great rocker! Opening with title track, Good Good Lovin, Durst plies great Muddy Waters blues riffs with the rockin' sounds of Grand Funk…
Continue Reading »Jimmy Byron - Transition - New release review
I just received the newest release (April 15, 2016), Transition, from Jimmy Byron and it's quite good. Opening with a classic drum riff tied to The Shangri-Las of the early 60's but with takes a hard turn with…
Continue Reading »Black Hen Music artist: Steve Dawson - Solid States and Loose Ends - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Solid States and Loose Ends, from Steve Dawson and it's a smooth integration of blues, country and bluegrass... in other words... very cool! Opening with Loose Ends, a cool, swampy blues funk,…
Continue Reading »The Alabama Lovesnakes - Everybody's Gotta Go - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Everybody's Gotta Go, from the Alabama Lovesnakes and it's terrific! I had the pleasure of reviewing their last release, Nasty Weather, and this is a more mature and exciting followup! Opening with…
Continue Reading »Sean Pinchin - Monkey Brain - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Monkey Brain (3/18/2016) from Sean Pinchin and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Monkey Brain, Pinchin wastes no time in establishing a solid rock sound with a terrific drum/rhythm beat with…
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