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Blind Lemon Pledge and Friends - Backwoods Glance - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Backwoods Glance, by Blind Lemon Pledge and Friends. Pledge is back with an easy folk/country release featuring Tom Cline on dobro, Jimi Edwards on keys, Peter Grenell…
Continue Reading »Gregg Allman has died - My thoughts are with his family
Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, has died. He was 69. The southern rocker's passing was announced on his official website, adding that Allman "passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah,…
Continue Reading »Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release from Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos and it's a hot fusion of rock and biting blues. Opening with 20 Days, a tight rocker featuring Anthony Rosano on…
Continue Reading »Mick Kolassa & Mark Telesca - You Can't Do That - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, You Can't Do That, by Mick Kolassa & Mark Telesca and it's quite entertaining. The concept, to take classic Beatles compositions and remake them in a new…
Continue Reading »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…
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