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Australia's Anni Piper Launches 2014 Florida Tour November 13 in Punta Gorda
Back from Australia, bassist-vocalist, Anni Piper, brings her lively blend of "Saucy Aussie" blues to Florida for a tour that kicks off in Punta Gorda on Thursday, November 13. More info at www.annipiper.com. ANNI PIPER, AUSTRALIA'S AWARD-WINNING FIRST…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers - Love Whip Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (11/4/14), Love Whip Blues, by Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers and it's relaxed and enjoyable. Opening with The Delta Swing, Erin Harpe leads the way on vocal and Jim Countryman plays…
Continue Reading »Shrapnel Records artist: Chris Duarte Group - Lucky 13 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Lucky 13, from the Chris Duarte Group and it cooks! Opening with free wheelin' You Know You're Wrong, Duarte, backed by John McKnight on drums and Kevin Vecchione on bass, this tracks…
Continue Reading »Full Force Music Management artist: Sterling Koch Trio - Place Your Bets - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Place Your Bets, from Sterling Koch and it's more purely pop blues than previous releases. Opening with SRV's House Is Rockin', Koch is joined by Jack Kulp on harp and backing vocals.…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group artist: Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop - New Release Review
I just received the newest release of artist Sean Costello's work, In The Magic Shop and it is spectacular! This release was recorded at the Magic Shop studio in 2005 but never released. The spontaneity is remarkable. Opening…
Continue Reading »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…
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