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Delta Groove Music artist: Mitch Kashmar - West Coast Toast - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, West Coast Toast, by Mitch Kashmar and it swings. Opening with hot shuffle, East of 82nd Street, Mitch Kashmar on harp is joined by Junior Watson on…
Continue Reading »Mascot Label Group Announce Release Of Black Sites Debut: Monochrome for 2/17/17
MASCOT LABEL GROUP AND BLACK SITES ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF BAND’S DEBUT IN MONOCHROME ON FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Album Presents The Return of Mark Sugar Following Trials Dissolution Chicago, IL --- Mascot Records has announced the global release of…
Continue Reading »Reference Recordings artist: Fiona Boyes - Professin' The Blues - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Professin' The Blues, by Fiona Boyes and it's pure. This release is stripped down with only Boyes on vocal and guitar/resonator, joined by Jimi Bott on drums…
Continue Reading »Blues Guitar Legend Kenny Neal Receives Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. “Bloodline”
Blues Guitar Legend Kenny Neal Receives Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. “Bloodline” Los Angeles - Cleopatra Records would like to proudly congratulate Kenny Neal on his Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. for his “Bloodline”…
Continue Reading »2017 Grammy Nominations for Robbie Fulks! Best Folk Album and Best American Roots Song
Robbie Fulks Nominated For Two Grammy Awards Fulks, selected for Best Folk Album and Best American Roots Song categories, is the first Bloodshot artist to be nominated The nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced this morning…
Continue Reading »Roots-Based Singer/Fingerstyle Guitarist Cary Morin Set to Release New CD, "Cradle to the Grave," January 13
Roots-Based Singer/Fingerstyle Guitarist Cary Morin Set to Release New CD, Cradle to the Grave, January 13 FT. COLLINS, CO – Roots-based singer/fingerstyle guitarist Cary Morin announces a January 13 release date for his fourth CD, Cradle to the…
Continue Reading »Bobby Rush, Janiva Magness receive Grammy nominations
BOBBY RUSH, JANIVA MAGNESS RECEIVE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS A fourth Grammy nod for Bobby Rush, whose Porcupine Meat is nominated in Best Traditional Blues Category, while Janiva Magness scores first nom with Love Wins Again in Best Contemporary Blues…
Continue Reading »Montrose Records Presents "A Concert in the Badlands"
Montrose Records Presents "A Concert in the Badlands" New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Interesting history for sure. However, more so the region is absolutely breathtaking. Take for example the Village of Ruidoso, a small community nestled in…
Continue Reading »American Showplace Music artist: Cris Jacobs - Dust To Gold - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dust To Gold from Cris Jacobs and it's quite good. Opening with The Devil or Jesse James, a rugged radio track, Cris Jacobs on guitar and vocal…
Continue Reading »Southpaw Steel 'N' Twang - Stat(u)e of Mind - New release review
I just received the most recent release, Stat(u)e of Mind from Southpaw Steel 'N' Twang and it's terrific! This is a creative release with a lot of diversity. Opening with Gateway, a subtle instrumental, JP Monkkonen on bass,…
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