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Austin-Based Singer/Songwriter Ashley Monical Is "Facing the Shadow" on Debut CD, Coming October 16 on Firecat Records
Austin-Based Singer/Songwriter Ashley Monical Is Facing the Shadow on Debut CD, Coming October 16 on Firecat Records New Album Features Members of the Band of Heathens AUSTIN, TEXAS – Austin-based singer/songwriter Ashley Monical announces an October 16 release…
Continue Reading »World Wide Vibe Records artist: Adventures In Bluesland - The American Dream - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The American Dream, from Adventures in Bluesland and its earthy and resonating. Opening with Blind Lemon Jefferson's One Kind Favor (See That My Grave Is Kept Clean), has an eerie western soundtrack…
Continue Reading »Shuttle Music artist: Jay Gordon and Blues Venom - Woodchoppers Ball - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Woodchoppers Ball, from Jay Gordon and Blues Venom and it's smokin'! This is not traditional blues by any means but hot smoking blues rock with screaming guitar! Opening with The Stinger, Jay…
Continue Reading »Delta Moon Records artist: Bob Malone - Mojo Deluxe - New release review
I just received the newest release, Mojo Deluxe, from Bob Malone and it's got something special. Not only is Malone a skilled keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter, he has given me "Cliff Notes" on some of the tracks telling…
Continue Reading »Damaged Goods artist: Holly Golightly - SlowTown Now! - New release review
I just received the newest release, Slowtown Now!, from Holly Golightly and it's quite cool! Opening with Seven Wonders Golightly is out there with a rockin' style that feels like a morphing of 60's surf and punk rolled…
Continue Reading »Davina and The Vagabonds Announce November Northeastern Run
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER RUN OF THE NORTHEAST Tour Kicks Off At Buffalo's Iron Works On November 4 Minneapolis, MN -- Davina and The Vagabonds has announced a run of the Northeastern U.S. that commences in…
Continue Reading »Blind Boys of Alabama Guitarist Sam Butler Exults His Audience to "Raise Your Hands!" On First Solo CD, Due October 16 on Severn Records
Blind Boys of Alabama Guitarist Sam Butler Exults His Audience to Raise Your Hands! On First Solo CD, Due October 16 on Severn Records Americana Compilation of Bluesy Spirituals Penned by Secular Artists Shines the Spotlight on His…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Andy T - Nick Nixon Band - Numbers Man - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Numbers Man, from Andy T - Nick Nixon Band and it's super. Opening with blues driver, Shut The Front Door, Nixon leads the way on solid vocals pushed along nicely by Kaz…
Continue Reading »Andy T - Nick Nixon Band Releases New Album, "Numbers Man" on Blind Pig Records
Numbers Man, released August 28, 2015 Tracks 1. Shut The Front Door 2. Devil's Wife 3. Deep Blues Sea 4. Tall Drink of Water 5. Numbers Man 6. Pretty Girls Everywhere 7. Blue Monday 8. Hightailin' 9. Sundown…
Continue Reading »Billy The Kid & The Regulators - I Can't Change - New release review
I just received the newest release, I Can't Change from Billy The Kid & The Regulators and it's quite good! Coming out of the gate with title track, I Can't Change, Billy and the Regulators hit the funky…
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