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D'Angelo has passed
Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025) I'm not going to write a lot about this because if you know you already know. I want to acknowledge this guy because he was super talented and…
Continue Reading »Sweetspot Records artist: Al Basile - Blues In Hand - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues In Hand, by Al Basile and I really like it. Opening with All of Your Lies, Al Basile on lead vocal and cornet create a real…
Continue Reading »Sleeping Dog Records artist: Mother Blues with Gerald McClendon - Sleeping While The River Runs - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sleeping While The River Runs, by Mother Blues with Gerald McClendon and it's really strong. Opening with powerful R&B track, Pass You By features Gerald McClendon on…
Continue Reading »ZYX Music artist: Raphael Wressnig - Committed - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Committed, by Raphael Wressnig and it's romping good fun. Opening with Duffin' Around, Wressnig really works it on B3 paired with Enrico Crivellaro on guitar and the…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Milan Verbist Trio - Time Change - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Time Change, from the Milan Verbist Trio and it's a solid set of tracks from introspect to lively. Opening with title track, Time Change, a somber yet…
Continue Reading »Strolling Bones Records artist: Garry Burnside - It's My Time Now - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, It's My Time Now, from Garry Burnside, and it's a cool contemporary blues rocker. Opening with High, Garry Burnside (RL's son) sets up a real nice rhythm…
Continue Reading »Strolling Bones Records artist: Kent Burnside - Hill Country Blood - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hill Country Blood, from Kent Burnside, and it's a cool update on the traditional Hill Country sound. Opening with Daddy Told Me, a track deep in Hill…
Continue Reading »Guitar One Records artist: John Brennan - Bring It On Back To Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bring It On Back To Me, from John Brenan and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Junkyard Blues, John Brennan on vocal, guitar and drums sets…
Continue Reading »Blues Root Productions artist: Debbie Bond - Live At The Song Theater - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release by Debbie Bond, Live At The Song Theater and it's live. Opening with That Thing Called Love, Debbie Bond on lead vocal and guitar. With an easy…
Continue Reading »Ryan Lee Crosby - At The Blue Front - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, At The Blue Front, from Ryan Lee Crosby, and it's an interesting mix of pure stripped down American blues and African blues. Opening with Going Away, Ryan…
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