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OUT FRIDAY 7/17: Blinddog Smokin' (Grammy Nominees--Best Blues) readies 'High Steppin''
GRAMMY-NOMINATED FUNK COLLECTIVE BLINDDOG SMOKIN’ MAKES HIGH-ENERGY ROOTS MUSIC WITH HUMOR, DEPTH AND SOUL High Steppin’ features wild-man raconteur Carl Gustafson’s epic tales plus eclectic sounds; reunites band with producer Donny Markowitz; set for July 17 release date…
Continue Reading »Robert Cray and Provogue / MLG Announce August 28 Release For 4 Nights Of Forty Years Live
ROBERT CRAY AND PROVOGUE / MASCOT LABEL GROUP ANNOUNCE AUGUST 28 RELEASE DATE FOR 4 NIGHTS OF FORTY YEARS LIVE DVD and Blu-ray Accompanying 2-CD Set Features 90 Minutes Of Live Concert Footage Alongside An In-Depth Interview With…
Continue Reading »Joey Flip and Aurora - Release - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Release, from Joey Flip and Aurora and it's different. Opening with Not For Me, an easy jazz track, Aurora sings lively over Flip's guitar with bass, drum and piano accompaniment. Switching to…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Father's Day - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 17, 2015), Father's Day, from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and it's terrific! I have to admit that I've always had a soft spot for Earl but these last two releases…
Continue Reading »Review of Walter Trout's Performance at the Maui Sugar Mill in Tarzana, CA - the bluezy redhead - Guest Writer
The Southern California heat wave started last Monday night when the Sugaray Rayford Band took center stage (and left, right and rear). This past Monday night at the Maui Sugar Mill, for Cadillac Zack's Monday Night Blues Party,…
Continue Reading »Blues Rocker Bobby Messano Release Climbs Charts
Bobby Messano Release Scores Huge on the Charts Love & Money Climbs both Roots Music Report and Billboard Bobby Messano's latest release is getting hotter and hotter as the artist continues his relentless nationwide coast to coast tour.…
Continue Reading »Arthur James - Me, Myself & I - New Release Review
I just received the newest release; Me, Myself & I from Arthur James and it's solid. Opening with 292 Nashua St., an easy flowing country style blues, James shows his command of rural country style blues picking techniques.…
Continue Reading »Cozmik Records artist: The JC Smith Band - Love Mechanic - New release review
I just received the newest release, Love Mechanic, from The JC Smith Band, and it's a ripper. Opening with jump track, Jump For Joy, Smith is out of the box on lead vocals pushed notably by Donnie Green…
Continue Reading »Kern Pratt - Broken Chains - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Broken Chains, from Kern Pratt and the boy can play. Opening with Greenville Mississippi Blues, an Elmore James like track with nice slide riffs and Eden Brent on piano. Lights Are On…
Continue Reading »West Tone Records artist: The Lucky Losers - A Winning Hand - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, A Winning Hand, from The Lucky Losers featuring Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz. Opening with Change In The Weather, a bluesy pop track, with just a touch of funk. Phil and Cathy…
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