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Carl Hall, Northern soul singer, 'Loma/Atlantic Recordings 1967-72' coming on Omnivore June 23
CARL HALLâS YOU DONâT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT LOVE: THE LOMA/ATLANTIC RECORDINGS 1967-1972, OUT JUNE 23, 2015, IS INTRODUCTION TO PROLIFIC, UNDER-THE-RADAR NORTHERN SOUL SINGER Compilationâs 19 songs include hits plus 13 unissued bonus tracks. All were produced by…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Sonny Landreth - Bound By The Blues - New release review
I just received the newest release (June 9, 2015), Bound By The Blues, by Sonny Landreth and I think it may be his best yet! Opening with Delta blues track, Walking Blues, Landreth maintains a sense of the…
Continue Reading »Ironing Board Sam's Electric Jazzfest Return!
Ironing Board Sam's New Look at Jazzfest! Ironing Board Sam at Jazzfest 2015 Ironing Board Sam, Major Handy, Ernie Vincent and Little Freddie King played at the New Orleans Jazzfest last week. Jazzfest is always an amazing opportunity…
Continue Reading »Real Gone June 30-July 10 Releases Include Ronny and the Daytonas, New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Viscounts and More
REAL GONE REVS UP FOR SUMMER WITH RONNY AND THE DAYTONAS 2-CD Set Featuring Their Complete Recordings Highlights June 30/July 10 Slate That Also Includes Limited-Edition Releases from the New Riders of the Purple Sage, Viscounts and Banana…
Continue Reading »On The Fly Music artist: Lee Palmer - Like Elway - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 12, 2015), Like Elway, from Lee Palmer and there's a lot of airplay coming. Opening with Rockin' This Chair, a bluesy, country kind of thing with a pinch of New Orleans,…
Continue Reading »The Mekons Announce Rare, Full-Band Tour
The Mekons Announce Rare, Full-Band Tour And, additional screenings for the documentary film Revenge of The Mekons -- âThe Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ânâ rollâ â legendary rock critic Lester Bangs…
Continue Reading »Chicago-Based Blues and Roots Singer/Guitarist Christian Collin Embraces the "Spirit of the Blues" on New CD, Coming July 10 on C-Train Records
Chicago-Based Blues and Roots Singer/Guitarist Christian Collin Embraces the Spirit of the Blues on New CD, Coming July 10 on C-Train Records CHICAGO, IL â Christian Collin announces a July 10 release date for Spirit of the Blues,…
Continue Reading »BROTHER DEGE RELEASES NEW "SCORCHED EARTH POLICY: DELUXE" STUDIO ALBUM ON CD JULY 24TH!
DIFFUSER.FM PREMIERES BROTHER DEGE'S NEW TRACK "PAY NO MIND"! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN BROTHER DEGE CURRENTLY ON MAJOR EUROPEAN TOUR / U.S. SUMMER TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON The Deep South's forgotten son comes banging out of…
Continue Reading »Bonedog Records artists: Billy Price and Otis Clay - This Time For Real - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 19, 2015), This Time For Real, from Billy Price and Otis Clay and it's one of the best R&B flavored releases I've heard in a long time. Opening with Somebody's Changing…
Continue Reading »Randy Chortkoff has passed. My thoughts are with his family.
Randy Chortkoff, founder, president and CEO of Delta Groove Productions, passed away today at 8:40am in Los Angeles at the age of 65. A highly successful entrepreneur outside of the music business, Chortkoff simultaneously followed his true passion…
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