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Last Of The Mississippi Jukes coming to DVD on 10/21
Last Of The Mississippi Jukes Special Edition DVD coming on 10/21 Robert Mugge's stunning exploration of fading juke joint traditions at the heart of Mississippi blues culture, with Morgan Freeman "American roots music at its most soulful and…
Continue Reading »Bejeb Music artist: Deb Ryder - Grit Grease & Tears - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Grit Grease & Tears from Deb Ryder and it's quite good. Opening with Ain't Gonna Be Easy, a smooth driving jazz track, Ryder steps up big time…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Lurrie Bell - Can't Shake This Feeling - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Can't Shake This Feeling, from Lurrie Bell and it's a big helping of Chicago blues. Opening with Blues Is Trying To Keep Up With Me, Lurrie Bell opens with a flash.…
Continue Reading »Tracy K - What's The Rush? - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 30, 2016), What's The Rush?, from Tracy K and it has a strong radio slant. Opening with Latin influenced, Everybody Wants, with it's cool beat, features Tracy K on harp and…
Continue Reading »Peach and the Almost Blues Band Release "A Night In Copenhagen"
PEACH AND THE ALMOST BLUES BAND RELEASE NEW ALBUM "A NIGHT IN COPENHAGEN" Peach and the Almost Blues Band announce the release of their new album "A Night In Copenhagen" (Magic Music). During February of 2016 American blues…
Continue Reading »Guitar Angels Records artist: Mary Jo Curry - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just received the newest self titled release from Mary Jo Curry and it should have broad audience appeal. Opening with Ooooo Weeee, an easy blues number featuring Curry on lead vocal over a basic blues riff. Dick…
Continue Reading »The McKee Brothers - Enjoy It While You Can - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Enjoy It While You Can, from The McKee Brothers and I love it. Opening with One Of Us Gots Ta Go, a jazzy blues track in the style of WW Washington, this…
Continue Reading »Hard Swimmin' Fish - True Believer - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, True Believer, from Hard Swimmin' Fish and it's really cool. Opening with title track, True Believer, Demian Lewis is on guitar creating a real dirty sound that has…
Continue Reading »Hal Leonard Corporation : Play Like Freddie King - New Release Review - Instructional Book
I just had the opportunity to review the a really nice instructional book from Hal Leonard Corporation, Play Like Freddie King, The Ultimate Guitar Lesson. Dave Rubin has really done it this time with a super book demonstrating…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard - Blues Full Circle - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Blues Full Circle, from Duke Robillard and it's styling. Opening with Lay a Little Lovin' On Me, Robillard has lead vocals and the band is sets up a creep. Bruce Bears lays…
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