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Steely Dan founder and guitarist, Walter Becker, has passed. My thoughts are with his family.
Walter Becker, the guitarist and bassist for the popular rock band Steely Dan, died Sunday. He was 67. News of Becker's death was confirmed by a tribute post on his official website, though no cause of death was…
Continue Reading »Mark One Records artist: Milligan-Vaughan Project - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, MVP, from the Milligan - Vaughan Project and it's a cool rocker. Opening with Soul Satisfaction, lead vocalist Malford Milligan teams up with guitarist Tyrone Vaughan for…
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CHARLIE PARR Stream the new album, "Dog" premiering at Folk Alley's "Hear it First" Featuring the blistering picking, offbeat characters and raw emotion that has made him a cult favorite Dog set for release September 8; pre-order at…
Continue Reading »Kim Wilson Gets Back to Basics on "Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1" CD, Coming October 20 from Severn Records
Kim Wilson Gets Back to Basics on Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1 CD, Coming October 20 from Severn Records ANNAPOLIS, MD – Legendary singer/harmonica master Kim Wilson has gone back to the basics and old school Chicago blues…
Continue Reading »Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons with Phil Wiggins - A Black & Tan Ball - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Black & Tan Ball, by Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons and it's strong. Opening with classic, Do You Call That A Buddy, Hunter on violin &…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Chris "Bad News" Barnes - Hokum Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hokum Blues, from Chris "Bad News" Barnes, and it's true to the old style 30's blues. Opening with Tampa Red's It Hurts Me Too, Barnes' vocals are…
Continue Reading »Red Parlor Records artist: Scott Ellison - Good Morning Midnight - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Good Morning Midnight, from Scott Ellison and it's tasty! Opening with New Orleans flavored, Sanctified, Ellison is really hitting the road running. With Chris Campbell on lead…
Continue Reading »Boston-Based Guitarist Peter Ward Sets October 20 Release Date for His New CD, "Blues on My Shoulders," on Gandy Dancer Records; Special Guests Include Ronnie Earl, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones and Sax Gordon Beadle
Boston-Based Guitarist Peter Ward Sets October 20 Release Date for His New CD, Blues on My Shoulders, on Gandy Dancer Records Special Guests Include Ronnie Earl, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones and Sax Gordon Beadle BOSTON, MA –…
Continue Reading »Fatmouth Records artist: Joshua Jacobson - Good Little Thing - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Good Little Thing, by Joshua Jacobson and it's got a laid back bluesy feel. Opening with Baby's Mama Really Don't Care, Jacobson on guitar and vocal sets…
Continue Reading »Paradise Kings - Controlled Burn - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Controlled Burn, from Paradise Kings and it's cool, tasteful rocker. Opening with '69 Chevy, Jeff Gring opens the pace with stylized rock n roll guitar riffs joined…
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