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Ruf Records artist: Royal Southern Brotherhood - Don't Look Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Don't Look Back, from the Royal Southern Brotherhood and it's a funky, reggae, soul and blues jam. Opening with I Wanna Be Free, a hot rocker with white hot guitar riffs from…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Omar Coleman - Born & Raised - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Born & Raised, by Omar Coleman and this guy can sing! Opening with Shuffle track, Tryin' To Do Right, Coleman exhibits his solid vocals and harp work complimented by Pete Galanis on…
Continue Reading »Bo & The Bluesdrivers - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just received the newest self titled release from Bo & the Bluesdrivers and it's quite entertaining. Opening with Out On The Streets, a straight ahead blues rocker, Bo takes total command on vocals and guitar. His stinging…
Continue Reading »Honey For My Queen - The Josh Garrett Band - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Honey For My Queen, from the Josh Garrett Band and it's deceptively hot! Opening with title track, Honey For My Queen, Garrett crafts a smooth southern pop track with a dash of…
Continue Reading »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 Nashvilleās City Winery on July 28 CHATTANOOGA, TN ā 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 āOne of the 100 greatest singers of all time.ā ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE 2015 has seen the loss of Ben E. King. Percy Sledge and BB Kingā¦just 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, āCan of Gas and a Matchā 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…
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