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Eller Soul Records artist: Andy Poxon - Must Be Crazy - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Must Be Crazy, from Andy Poxon and it's terrific. I had reviewed Poxon's earlier releases, most recently Red Roots. and I can tell you without question the kid is getting better by…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Andy Poxon - Red Roots - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Andy Poxon's recording Red Roots. Clever title for a kid playing blues roots music with a large red "natural". The recording is comprised of 13 original tunes with a number of different…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Andy Poxon - Tomorrow - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Tomorrow, the newest release by Andy Poxon. This is a much more mature release than his earlier release, Red Roots, which came out on Eller Soul records last year. This release, produced…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Big Al and the Heavyweights - World Full Of Trouble - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, World Full of Trouble, by Big Al and the Heavyweights and it's a lot of fun. Opening with title track, World Full of Trouble, Lance Younger on…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Complicated Mess - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Complicated Mess, from Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones and it's really strong. Opening with title track, Complicated Mess, guitar man and vocalist, Doug Deming sets the…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Holland K. Smith - Cobalt - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Cobalt, from Holland K. Smith and I really like it. Opening with Love Liquidation, a laid back Elvin Bishop / R&B style track with swinging blues riffs, this is a real cool…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind - Approved By Snakes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Approved By Snakes, by Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind and it's quite good. Opening with My True Love Is A Dope Whore, a salty, stinky, slinky,…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: John Cocuzzi - Ding Dong Daddy - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Ding Dong Daddy, from John Cocuzzi and it's a mix of swing, boogie woogie, blues, ballads and big band giving it quite a bit of flavor. Opening with piano boogie instrumental, Swanee…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Li'l Ronnie & the BlueBeats - unfinished business - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, unfinished business, from Li'l Ronnie & the BlueBeats. Opening with Bring Your Fine Self Home, an easy swing blues track featuring Claudia Carawan on lead vocals, and the sure hand of Ericson…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Li'l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes - Gotta Strange Feeling - New Release review
I just received Gotta Strange Feeling, the newest release from Li'L Ronnie and the Grand Dukes. This is a really interesting blend of blues sounds featuring Li'L Ronnie Owens on vocals and harp, Ivan Appelrouth on guitar, John…
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