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Delmark Records artist: Omar Coleman Band - Live At Rosa's Lounge - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live At Rosa's Lounge, from Omar Coleman Band and it's quite good. Hot on the heels of his super 2015 release, Born & Raised , Coleman has put out a dynamic live…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Rockin' Johnny Band - Grim Reaper - New Release Review
I just got a copy of Grim Reaper, the new Rockin' Johnny Band and it is great! Rockin' Johnny (Burgin)on guitars and vocals has built a strong support band in Rick Kreher on rhythm guitar, David "Big D"…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Steve Freund / Gloria Hardiman - Set Me Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Set Me Free, from Steve Freund and Gloria Hardiman and it's quite entertaining. Earlier released on Razor Records in 1983 (LP) this release is now available on CD with a few unissued…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Studebaker John - Old School Rockin'
Time for the review of the new Studebaker John release Old School Rockin'. If you're looking for John Lee Hooker... look no further....it's not here! What is here is a great rocking blues album. The first track, Rockin'…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Studebaker John's Maxwell Street Kings - Kingsville Jukin' - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new release, Kingsvile Jukin' by Studebaker John & the Maxwell Street Kings and it's a raw blues butt whoopin good time! Opening with Mississippi To Chicago with all of the vigor…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Tad Robinson - Soul In Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soul In Blue, from Tad Robinson and it's terrific! Opening with R&B flavored track, Keep It In The Vault, Tad Robinson on vocal sets up a solid…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Tail Dragger - Live at Rooster's Lounge
The concert begins with Wolf's Louise and Dragger and the band are tearing it up. This is an authentic Chicago blues club with an authentic Chicago blues band playing! Louise shows great guitar solos by Rockin' Johnny Burgin…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Tail Dragger - Stop Lyin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release of Tail Dragger's work, Stop Lyin' which was recorded in 1982 but never released, and I have to say I believe that it his best work to my ear. Opening with So…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artists: Mississippi Heat - Delta Bound - New Release review
I just received the new recording, Delta Bound by Pierre Lacocque's Mississippi Heat. The Heat is packing some big time talent with Lacocque on Harp, Inetta Visor on vocal, Kenny Smith on drums, Billy Flynn on guitar, Chubby…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records Presents: Bad Girl - Demetria Taylor
First I have to comment on the cover of this release. I am so used to all of the fancy covers on all cd's that this one kinda caught me off guard. It is very reminiscent of the…
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