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Eller Soul Records artist: Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing - Skronky Tonk - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Skronky Tonk, from Little Charlie and Organ Grinder Swing and it's massive! Little Charlie Baty has teamed up with Lorenzo Farrell on Hammond and J. Hansen on drums…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Marion James - Northside Soul - New Release Review
I've been listening to the new recording set for release June 26, Northside Soul, by Marion James. Seven of the 13 tracks included on the release are original. James began in the business in the 60's having a…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Mike Henderson Band - If You Think It's Hot Here... - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, If You Think It's Hot Here..., from The Mike Henderson Band and it's quite good! Opening with I Wanna Know Why, a creeping blues number with some great Fender guitar tones. Michael…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: The Nighthawks - 444 - New Release review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), 444, from the Nighthawks and it's a lot of fun. Opening with the Du Droppers' Walk That Walk, the Nighthawks are really swinging with really nicely blended vocal harmonies…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: The Nighthawks - Back Porch Party - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Back Porch Party, from The Nighthawks and I really like it. Recorded live at Montrose Studio in Richmond Virginia, this release keeps the volume nice and easy but the enthusiasm is high.…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artists - Blue & Lonesome duo - Pacing the Floor - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Pacing the Floor by Blue & Lonesome duo (Li'l Ronnie & Gordon Harrower) and it's solid. Opening with Honeyboy Edwards' Drop Down Mama, Ronnie Owens on vocal,…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artists: The Bopcats - 25 Years of Rock n' Roll - New Release Review
This is definitely not a recording that I would automatically say... this should be good. But you know...it's great! Lindy Fralin, famous pickup designer and manufacturer along with John and Gary Fralin are the Bopcats. They have put…
Continue Reading »EllerSoul Records - New Release: Blues for Big Walter
EllerSoul Records - New Release: Blues for Big Walter This is a record that I’ve wanted to make for some time now. Big Walter Horton has been a major influence on all of the great blues harmonica players…
Continue Reading »EllerSoul Records artist: Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind - My Chops Are Rolling! - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Chops Are Rolling! from Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind and it's really great! I really like Ricci's work and every time I get the chance…
Continue Reading »EllerSoul Records artist: Rev. Billy C. Wirtz - Full Circle - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Full Circle, from Rev. Billy C. Wirtz and it's a blast. Opening with a Rock n Roller, Too Old, Wirtz takes the lead on piano and vocal…
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