Blue Rock Records artist: Dennis Jones - Both Sides Of The Track - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Both Sides Of The Track, by Dennis Jones and it really is heavy! Opening with upbeat rocker, Enjoy The Ride, Jones, on lead vocal and guitar is joined by Dale Black on…

Jimbo Mathus EP 'Band of Storms' coming May 6

JIMBO MATHUS SENDS OUT SPARKS WITH BAND OF STORMS EP, RELEASING MAY 6 ON BIG LEGAL MESS LABEL Nine-song collection a mini-primer of “folk music” from the fertile pen of the born-and-raised Mississippean and Squirrel Nut Zippers founder…

Power Waggin' Records artist: Riff Riders - Hit The Road - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Hit The Road from Riff Riders and it's lively. Opening with title track, Hit The Road, Amy "Shally" Shallenberger leads the way of this rockin band on lead vocals joined by Sean…

Fat Possum celebrates 25 years with blues LP/digital reissues

FAT POSSUM RECORDS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH WIDE-RANGING YEARLONG BLUES LP AND DIGITAL SERIES Mississippi label’s classic blues debut on vinyl in 2016 OXFORD, Miss. — Fat Possum Records, the Oxford, Mississippi-based label that set a new standard…

JANE LEE HOOKER TAKES NO B! CD OUT APRIL 15

JANE LEE HOOKER TAKES NO B! CD Out On April 15 These ladies mash up the grit and attitude of NYC And hold nothing back "Blistering. Sweaty. Raw…” - Tom Tom Magazine On April 15th Ruf Records group,…

Austin-Based Dave Insley Is "Just the Way That I Am" on New CD Coming April 29 from DIR Records, with Special Guests Kelly Willis, Dale Watson, Elizabeth McQueen, Redd Volkaert and Rick Shea

Austin-Based Dave Insley Is Just the Way That I Am on New CD Coming April 29 from DIR Records Latest Country Disc Features Special Guests Kelly Willis, Dale Watson, Elizabeth McQueen, Redd Volkaert and Rick Shea CD Release…

Jake Chisholm - No More Sorrow - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, No More Sorrow, from Jake Chisholm and it's super! I reviewed Chisholm's earlier release, Diamond In A Coalmine and this is a great followup showing a nice maturation. Opening with the title…

Freckle Bandit Records artist: Sista Jean & CB - Requiem for a Heavy-Weight - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Requiem for a Heavy-Weight A tribute to Odetta by Sista Jean & CB and it's deep. Opening with Ledbelly track, Alabama Bound, Jean and CB have a very contemporary sound with super…

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Provogue Records artist: Supersonic Blues Machine - West Of Flushing South Of Frisco - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, West of Flushing South of Frisco, from Supersonic Blues Machine and it's a smokin' cool release. Featuring the leadership of Lance Lopez (guitar and vocal), Kenny Aronoff (drums and percussion) and Fabrizzio…