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Guy Belanger - Traces & Scars - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Traces & Scars, from Guy Belanger, showcasing his talents as a composer, band leader and harmonica player. Opening with My Dearest Friend, a crisp instrumental, Belanger shows…
Continue Reading »Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and digital formats on August 4th "Brilliantly captures one of the great saxophonists in jazz - and probably its most revered living improviser - during one of his most…
Continue Reading »Walter Trout Announces Release Of We're All In This Together On August 25 - Tour Starts This Week
WALTER TROUT RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM TITLED WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FEATURING 14 FRIENDS North American Release Date Set For August 25 With Europe To Follow On September 1 Album Trailer: Special Guests include John…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind - Approved By Snakes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Approved By Snakes, by Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind and it's quite good. Opening with My True Love Is A Dope Whore, a salty, stinky, slinky,…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Linsey Alexander - Two Cats - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Two Cats, from Linsey Alexander and it's smooth with that sassy R&B overtone. With Alexander's strong vocals and soulful guitar work, strongly supported by Kenny Anderson on…
Continue Reading »MarEmil Records artist: Alex Lopez - Slowdown - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slowdown, from Alex Lopez and it's tasty. Opening with funky rocker, Dangerous, Alex Lopez wields a powerful ax joined by Gary Dowell on keys, Steve Pagano on…
Continue Reading »Special Men Industries artists: King James & The Special Men - Act Like You Know - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (July 21, 2017), Act Like You Know, from King James & The Special Men and it's quite good. Opening with Special Man Boogie, band leader, lead vocalist…
Continue Reading »Blues Music Award-Winning Band, The Nighthawks, Display Their Versatility on New CD, "All You Gotta Do," Coming July 21 on EllerSoul Records
Blues Music Award-Winning Band, The Nighthawks, Display Their Versatility on New CD, All You Gotta Do, Coming July 21 on EllerSoul Records WASHINGTON, DC – Legendary blues and roots band (and Blues Music Award winners) The Nighthawks, announce…
Continue Reading »Cop Records artist: Mark Cameron Band - Live at Blues On The Chippewa - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Live at Blues On The Chippewa, by the Mark Cameron Band and it's rough and tumble. Opening with boogie track, Doctor In The House, Mark Cameron has the…
Continue Reading »Blue Elan artist: Gina Sicilia - Tug of War - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tug of War, from Gina Sicilia, and it's soulful. Opening with I Don't Want To Be In Love, with solid pop foundation, is backed by Dave Darling…
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