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Delmark artist: Quintus McCormick - Still Called The Blues - New Release review
I just got my copy of Quintus McCormick's now release, Still Called The Blues. Seven of the 13 tracks on the cd are originals demonstrating McCormick's influences in solu, blues, R&B, funk and rock. On Bobby Rush's What's…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire - Grown Ass Woman - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Grown Ass Woman, from Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire and it's a soulful delight. Opening with shuffle track, Can't Do it Like We Do, Sharon Lewis
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Sleepy John Estes with Hammie Nixon - Live In Japan - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live In Japan, from Sleepy John Estes with Hammie Nixon. If you like primitive blues/country blues, this is tough to beat. The release is comprised of music previously released in Japan only…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Toronzo Cannon - John The Conquer Root - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, John The Conquer Root by Toronzo Cannon and it's powerful. Opening with The title track, John The Conquer Root, this release is balls to the wall! With a percussion…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Willie Buck - Cell Phone Man- New Release Reviews
I just received the newest release, Cell Phone Man, by Willie Buck. This release sounds really fresh but it fits like an old glove. This new release is a mixture of new tracks written by Buck and some…
Continue Reading »Delmark Presents :It Ain't Over - 55 Years Of Blues
I opened the mail yesterday and found a real treat. I received a copy of the recording, It Ain't Over celebrating Delmark's 55 years in business live at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago. I have been in this…
Continue Reading »Delmark recording artist: Toronzo Cannon - Leaving Mood - New recording review
I just received the new recording by Toronzo Cannon, "Leaving Mood". Cannon has assembled a great band to compliment his guitar and vocals including Lawrence Gladney on Rhythm Guitar,Roosevelt Purifoy on Keys, Larry Williams on Bass, Marty Binder…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records : Hoodoo Man Blues - Junior Well's Chicago Blues Band - New release review
They have finally done it!! Delmark has released Hoodoo Man Blues which is considered by most blues aficionados to be one of the best blues recordings of all time. Now I know if you're like me you already…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist; J.B. Hutto & His Hawks - Hawk Squat - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Hawk Squat, from J.B. Hutto and His Hawks with Sunnyland Slim and it's dynamite! This is a reissue of tracks recorded in 1966 and 1978, six of which are previously unreleased. Opening…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Arthur Big Boy Crudup - Sunny Road - New Release review
I just received the latest release, Sunny Road, by Arthur Big Boy Crudup and it's a smash! This is an unreleased studio release from 1969 and what a gem. This is real blues at it's finest, opening with…
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