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Little Lightning Productions artist: Shari Puorto - My Obsession - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, My Obsession, from Shari Puorto and she's still slamming it. Opening with funky rocker, It's A Damn Shame, Puorto's vocals are tight and her phrasing is super. Johnny Hawthorn knows how to…
Continue Reading »Angel Forrest - Angel's 11 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Angel's 11, from Angel Forrest and it's got a special feel. Opening with Hangman, a solid blues rocker, Forrest shows that she's serious business and ready for anything. With Johnny Flash on…
Continue Reading »Dave and Anne Ducharme-Jones celebrate CD release!
(Austin, Tex.) Strangest Things is the new release co-written by Austin’s David and Anne Ducharme-Jones (doo-sharm). Strangest Things is 13 lyrically driven rock songs accented by David’s strong melodic blues/jazz/rock guitar riffs. In celebration, the husband-wife team will…
Continue Reading »THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES UNVEIL NEW "CRAZY MACY" VIDEO! | "CRAZY MACY" SINGLE OUT TOMORROW!
THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES TO CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW SINGLE "CRAZY MACY"/"LET ME ROCK" VIA BURGER RECORDS! THE GROOVIES ON TOUR IN EUROPE NOW! CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES' RAUCOUS VIDEO FOR…
Continue Reading »Connor Ray Music Signs 2016 International Blues Challenge Finalist The Mighty Orq; Houston-Based Singer/Guitarist Is Playing Up a Storm on Label Debut CD, "Love in a Hurricane," Set for Release on May 20
Connor Ray Music Signs 2016 International Blues Challenge Finalist The Mighty Orq Houston-Based Singer/Guitarist Is Playing Up a Storm on Label Debut CD, Love in a Hurricane, Set for Release on May 20 HOUSTON, TX – Connor Ray…
Continue Reading »Muskett Music Media artist: The Dave Muskett Acoustic Blues Band - Recorded Live At The Slippery Noodle Inn - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Recorded Live At The Slippery Noodle Inn, by The Dave Muskett Acoustic Blues Band and it's tight and clean. Opening with That Kind of Walk, an easy going blues based shuffle, Dave…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artists: Jane Lee Hooker - No B! - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, No B!, from Jane Lee Hooker and it's a riot!! I got to tell you, when I saw the name I was dubious but one look at the cover I was intrigued.…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records Signs Paul Reddick; Unofficial Canadian Blues Poet Laureate Is Ready to "Ride the One" on Label Debut CD Coming May 20
Stony Plain Records Signs Paul Reddick Unofficial Canadian Blues Poet Laureate Is Ready to Ride the One on Label Debut CD Coming May 20 EDMONTON, AB – Stony Plain Records has announced the signing of singer/songwriter/harmonica player Paul…
Continue Reading »THE BLUES FOUNDATION 2016 BLUES HALL OF FAME INDUCTION AND 37TH BLUES MUSIC AWARDS SET FOR MAY 4 AND 5
THE BLUES FOUNDATION 2016 BLUES HALL OF FAME INDUCTION AND 37TH BLUES MUSIC AWARDS SET FOR MAY 4 AND 5 Best in blues recording, songwriting, and performance to be celebrated at the Memphis' Cook Convention Center. All six…
Continue Reading »Forty Below Records artist: John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Live In 1967 - Volume Two - New Release Review
I just received the second installment from Forty Below of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Live in 1967 in it is spectacular! Like the earlier Volume 1 , this release (May 6, 2016) is the band made up of Mayall…
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