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Busted Flat Records artist: Cheryl Lescom & The Tucson Choir Boys - 1953 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, 1953, from Cheryl Lescom & The Tucson Choir Boys. Opening with Dime Store Lover, a slinky pop track, highlights Lescom's vocal styling and sets the mood for the release. Soul Shakin' Romance…
Continue Reading »Smith & Wesley Present "Choices & Chances" on Debut CD, Coming July 17 on Garage Door Records; CD Release Party Show Set for Nashville's City Winery on July 28
Smith & Wesley Present Choices & Chances on Debut CD, Coming July 17 on Garage Door Records CD Release Party Show Set for Nashvilleâs City Winery on July 28 CHATTANOOGA, TN â Chattanooga-based Garage Door Records announces a…
Continue Reading »BROTHER DEGE'S NEW "SCORCHED EARTH POLICY: DELUXE" CD OUT 7/24! 2 VINYL REISSUES OUT 7/10!
BROTHER DEGE'S "SCORCHED EARTH POLICY: DELUXE EDITION" OUT JULY 24TH ON CD & DIGITAL! BROTHER DEGE'S FIRST TWO ACCLAIMED ALBUMS FOLK SONGS OF THE AMERICAN LONGHAIR & HOW TO KILL A HORSE TO BE REISSUED ON VINYL FOR…
Continue Reading »Mavis Staples / Live at Cambridge Corn Exchange ahead of Glastonbury appearance
MAVIS STAPLES Live at Cambridge Corn Exchange - 1st July 2015 âOne of the 100 greatest singers of all time.â ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE 2015 has seen the loss of Ben E. King. Percy Sledge and BB KingâŚjust three…
Continue Reading »The Bush League - Didn't See This Coming - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Didn't See This Coming, by The Bush League and it's another smoker! Like their first release, âCan of Gas and a Matchâ this release is gritty, raw and bluesy. This release is…
Continue Reading »Wendell Holmes has passed - My thoughts are with his family
Trouble viewing this email? Click here. WENDELL HOLMES, DECEMBER 19, 1943 - JUNE 19, 2015 Wendell Holmes, vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter of the critically acclaimed soul/blues band The Holmes Brothers, died on Friday, June 19 at his…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Samantha Fish - Wild Heart - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 10, 2015), Wild Heart,from Samantha Fish and she just keeps getting better. Opening with Road Runner, a hill country style blues track, Fish has teamed up with the master of hill…
Continue Reading »MP Media Congratulates Its Artists for Garnering 8 Blues Blast Music Award Nominations
Mark Pucci Media is happy to announce that our artists have received 8 nominations for the upcoming Blues Blast Music Awards! Hereâs the entire list of our nominees & weâd appreciate your consideration in voting for these well-deserved…
Continue Reading »Charlie Parr on tour - "Stumpjumper" film trailer premiering at PASTE
Charlie Parr Film trailer for "Stumpjumper" premiering at Paste Magazine Filmed on location in Minnesota and North Carolina Narrated by Phil Cook (Megafaun, Hiss Golden Messenger) "The raw metallic resonator guitar sound of Charlie Parr registers as a…
Continue Reading »Lucky Street Music artist: Marty Manous - Transcendence - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Transcendence, from Marty Manous and it shows real promise. Opening with Bird In A Cage, a fluid blues rocker with shades of Blue Oyster Cult, it's a great opener. Cleanly executed guitar…
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