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Firenze Records artist: Markus James - Head For The Hills - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 28, 2014), Head For The Hills, from Markus James and it's alive! Opening with Just Say Yes, a stripped down driver with straightforward drumming and rhythm guitar. James vocals, presented like…
Continue Reading »3011 Records artist: Howard and the White Boys - Rosa's Lounge - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Rosa's Lounge, from Howard and the White Boys and it's quite good. Opening with Heat Seeking Missile, a cool R&B style blues, Howard (bass and vocals) and the boys, Rocco Calipari (guitar),…
Continue Reading »Jack Bruce, Bassist for Supergroup Cream, Dead at 71
Jack Bruce, the bassist for legendary rock supergroup Cream, has died. He was 71. Bruce's family announced his death via Facebook and the musician's official website. "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing…
Continue Reading »"Virtue & Vice" By Hornbuckle Wins Mile High Blues Society's 'Best Self-Produced Blues CD'
HOORAY FOR HORNBUCKLE: "VIRTUE & VICE" WINS 'BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD' AS VOTED BY DENVER'S MILE HIGH BLUES SOCIETY (DENVER, CO) - "Virtue & Vice," the critically-acclaimed album by Denver-based group Hornbuckle, has won "Best Self-Produced CD" as voted…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Jimmy Thackery - Extra Jimmies - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Extra Jimmies, from Jimmy Thackery and it great! Made up of tracks from previous releases, Empty Arms Motel, Wild Night Out! and Switching Gears, this release is super. Opening with Write If…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: JW-Jones - Belmont Boulevard - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Belmont Boulevard, from JW-Jones and I think it's his best yet. Opening with Love Ten Times, a contemporary blues/rock number with a pinch of country, Jones and drummer Tom Hambridge handle the…
Continue Reading »Icehouse Records artists: Low Society - You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down, from Low Society and it has edge. Opening with Blues Rocker Crammed & Jammed, vocalist Mandy Lemons is riding high on the slide work of…
Continue Reading »Be On The Lookout: Mike Zito DVD/CD Out On November 11th
Mike Zito and The Wheel Makes An Illegal Turn In The Right Direction Live CD/DVD Songs From The Road Out November 11th Atlanta, GA – Ruf Records artist, Mike Zito is set to release his Songs From The…
Continue Reading »Award-Winning Roots Music Artist Eric Bibb Sings About "Blues People" on New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming November 4
Award-Winning Roots Music Artist Eric Bibb Sings About Blues People on New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming November 4 Special Guests Include Taj Mahal, Guy Davis, The Blind Boys of Alabama & Ruthie Foster EDMONTON, AB – Stony…
Continue Reading »Electro-fi artists Fathead - Fatter Than Ever - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Fatter Than Ever, from Fathead and it is a full spectrum of blues influenced tracks. Opening with I Don't Want To Leave The Party, a rolling boogie, featuring John Mays on lead…
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