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Cleopatra Records artist: Todd Rundgren - An Evening With Todd Rundgren - CD/DVD - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, An Evening With Todd Rundgren, from Todd Rundgren and it captures the master of blue eyed soul in concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT on December 15, 2015. Todd opens…
Continue Reading »Dechamp Records artist: JJ Thames - Raw Sugar - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Raw Sugar, from JJ Thames and it's rich. Following on the coattails of her spectacular release Tell You What I Know Thames keeps it rolling. Opening with Oh Lord, a simple spiritual…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Maxwell Street - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 9, 2016), Maxwell Street, from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and it's a scorcher! Opening with Mother Angel, a tight jazz influenced number featuring Ronnie Earl…
Continue Reading »Harpo Records artist: Backtrack Blues Band - Way Back Home - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Way Back Home, from the Backtrack Blues Band and it's solid. Opening with Going to Eleuthera, a snappy shuffle, Sonny Charles leads the way on lead vocals and…
Continue Reading »Big Legal Mess artist: Robert Finley - Age Don't Mean A Thing - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Age Don't Mean A Thing, from Robert Finley and it's a powerful new soul release. Opening with high stepping Memphis groove, I Just Want To Tell You, Robert Finley wastes no time…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records artist: Bobby Rush - Porcupine Meat - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 16, 2016), Porcupine Meat, from Bobby Rush and it's a mover. Opening with I Don't Want Nobody Hanging Around, Bobby Rush has a high steppin funky opener featuring a cooking horn…
Continue Reading »Sweetspot Records artist: Al Basile - Mid-Century Modern - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Mid-Century Modern, from Al Basile and he's spot on. Sporting a who's who of musicians, Basile mixes blues, funk, rock and jazz for a real Mid-Century experience. Opening…
Continue Reading »Hwy11 Records artist: Sunday Wilde - Blueberries and Grits - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Blueberries and Grits, from Sunday Wilde and it's sassy. Opening with New Orleans flavored, Show Me A Man, Wilde's trademark vocal style and piano finesse blends nicely with the trumpet work of…
Continue Reading »Jaxon Records artist: Little Boys Blue - Tennissippi - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tennissippi, from Little Boys Blue and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Tennissippi, singer/harp player, JD Taylor leads a tall strutting blues rocker joined by Tyler…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Gary Hoey - Dust & Bones - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Dust & Bones, from Gary Hoey, and it's cool. Opening with blues power rocker, Boxcar Blues you get a strong taste of Hoey with a blend of Zep and Paul Rogers. Hoey…
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