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Delta Wires Sets June 30 Release Date for New CD, "Born In Oakland," on Mudslide Records
Delta Wires Sets June 30 Release Date for New CD, Born In Oakland, on Mudslide Records San Francisco Bay Area Blues Band Delivers the Goods on 7th Album of High Energy Harmonica/Horn-Infused Music OAKLAND, CA - Seminal San…
Continue Reading »Rezonate Records artist: Low Society - Sanctified - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sanctified, from Low Society and it's solid. Opening with John Prine's Angel From Montgomery, vocalist Mandy Lemons takes front and center, filling the room with her powerful…
Continue Reading »Memphis Grease artist: John Nemeth - Feelin' Freaky - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Feelin' Freaky, by John Nemeth and it quite cool. Opening with pop tune, Under the Gun, John Nemeth is joined by Danny Banks on drums, Matthew Wilson…
Continue Reading »15th Annual Blues From the Top Festival: 2 Days of Blues Royalty
ANNOUNCING THE 15TH ANNUAL BLUES FROM THE TOP FESTIVAL: TWO BIG DAYS OF BLUES ROYALTY IN BEAUTIFUL WINTER PARK, CO Enjoy Fabulous Thunderbirds, Anders Osborne, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Carolyn Wonderland, Alvin Youngblood Hart,…
Continue Reading »"Blues in the Schools" Presented by Long Beach Blues Society
LONG BEACH BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS: "BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS" AT RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, THURS., MAY 25 (Long Beach, CA) - The newly-formed Long Beach Blues Society presents Blues in the Schools, an exciting new program…
Continue Reading »Vintage #18 - Grit - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Grit, from Vintage #18 and it's cool. Opening with Latin influenced number, Diamonds Are Optional, lead vocalist Robbin Kapsalis shows super composure and style leading a super…
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 »Brody Buster's One Man Band - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brody Buster's One Man Band from Brody Buster and it's quite entertaining. Opening with Get Out Of My Life, Brody Buster shows his dexterity at acoustic guitar…
Continue Reading »The Prince Frog Record Company: Bobby Messano - Bad Movie - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bad Movie, from Bobby Messano and it's a rocker. Opening with title track, Bad Movie, Messano on lead vocal and guitar lays down a driving groove with…
Continue Reading »Bobby Rush's 'Chicken Heads' box set wins Blues Music Award in Memphis
BOBBY RUSH’S CHICKEN HEADS BOX SET ON OMNIVORE TAKES HOME “BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM” HONOR IN BLUES MUSIC AWARDS Grammy Award-winning blues legend’s career compilation spans 50 years and more than 20 labels MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chicken Heads: A…
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