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Bloodshot Records artist: Murder By Death - Big Dark Love - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 3, 2015), Big Dark Love, by Murder By Death. This is not a blues release but adventurous and well written. Opening with I Shot An Arrow, Adam Turla on lead vocal,…
Continue Reading »Blooming Tunes Music artist: Diane Durrett - Diane Durrett & Soul Suga Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Diane Durrett & Soul Suga Live from Diane Durrett and it's a funky, soul drenched live outing. Opening with Bright Side, Durrett on vocal and guitar with…
Continue Reading »Blooming Tunes Music artist: Diane Durrett & Soul Suga - Put A Lid On It - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release (September 24, 2021), Put A Lid On It, by Diane Durrett & Soul Suga and it's a blend of soul, blues and gospel. Opening with In My Soul,…
Continue Reading »Blue Bamboo Music artist: Chris Cortez - Live at Blue Bamboo - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live at Blue Bamboo from Chris Cortez and it's quite good. Opening with The Visit, Chris Cortez leads the way with his cool, fluid lead work on…
Continue Reading »Blue Bamboo Music artists: Cortez / Williams Project - Hermanos - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hermanos, from Cortez/Williams Project and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with title track, Hermanos, and a Latin rhythm carried by Doug Matthews on bass and, Walt Hubbard on…
Continue Reading »Blue Bella Records artist: Hank Mowery - Excuses Plenty - New release review
I just received the newest release, Excuses Plenty, from Hank Mowery and it's a cool mix of rural country, R&B/soul and blues. Opening with Anna Lee, a country rocker featuring Mowery on harp ad vocal, Troy Amaro on…
Continue Reading »Blue Cacao w/ Vissia Trovato - Brainstorm - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Brainstorm, from Blue Cacao with special guest Vissia Trovato. Opening with That Train Don't Stop Here Anymore, an uptempo light swinger, Vissia Trovato takes the lead on vocals and the setting is…
Continue Reading »Blue Canoe Records artist: Neff Irizarry - Cambio (Change) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cambio, from Neff Irizarry, and it's vibrant guitar with hot Latin rhythms. Opening with Adelante, composer and guitar lead, Neff Irizarry leads the way with excellent fluid…
Continue Reading »Blue Canoe Records artist: Rafael Greco - Signs of Life (Dice Que Vive) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dice Que Vive (Signs of Life) from Rafael Greco, and it's quite interesting. Opening with Erase Una Vez, saxophonist, composer, singer and keyboard/percussionist, Raphael Greco breaks out…
Continue Reading »Blue Canoe Records artist: Randy Hoexter - Tomorrowsville - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tomorrowsville, from Randy Hoexter and it's a strong fusion release. Opening with Rosetta Stone, with it's jagged drum rhythm by John David and Randy Hoexter on piano,…
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