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Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Hard Luck Child - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), Hard Luck Child, from Rory Block and I think that it's the best yet of her "Mentor Series" releases. This album, a tribute to the incredible Skip James, opens…
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Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce Release 'Live' Available October 14th, 2014 on iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon The third release from Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce, aptly titled Live, was recorded at a sold out performance…
Continue Reading »Legendary Roots Singer Maria Muldaur on the Road with her New "Way Past Midnight" National Tour
Legendary Roots Singer Maria Muldaur on the Road with her New “Way Past Midnight” National Tour Multi-Grammy nominee and Stony Plain Records artist Maria Muldaur is touring North America with her “Bluesiana Band,” performing a very special tribute…
Continue Reading »Jordan Officer - I'm Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I'm Free, from Jordan Officer and it's terrific! Opening with At Least I've Got The Blues, a cool walking, Thrill Is Gone like track, Officer talks his lyrics, not unlike one of…
Continue Reading »Sacred Cat Recordings artist: Nathan James - Hear Me Calling / Natural Born That Way - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hear Me Calling (November 28, 2014), from Nathan James and it has a real nice feel. This release is actually two separate releases in one, the first, Hear Me Calling, was inspired…
Continue Reading »The John Weeks Band - John Weeks Band - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The John Weeks Band, by the John Weeks Band and it has a cool flavor. Opening with All Night, a laid back 12 bar number, Weeks on guitar and vocal, Andras "AC"…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Billy Boy Arnold - The Blues Soul Of Billy Boy Arnold - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), The Blues Soul of Billy Boy Arnold, from Billy Boy Arnold and it's solid. Opening with R&B track Coal Man, Arnold leads the way on vocal with heavy support…
Continue Reading »Lazy Brothers Records artist: Howard Glazer - Looking In The Mirror - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), Looking In The Mirror, from Howard Glazer. Opening with Midnight Postman, Glazer delivers on a funky R&B style number featuring a nice organ solo from Larry Marek and of…
Continue Reading »Bluz Records Label artist: Lisa Mills - I'm Changing - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), I'm Changing, from Lisa Mills and it's stunning! Opening with Better Than This/ I Don't Need You Anymore, Mills opens up a quiet bluesy ballad. Her easy pace and…
Continue Reading »Forty Below Records Announces October 27 Release Date for Gatefold Two-LP Vinyl Set of John Mayall's Acclaimed Latest Album, "A Special Life"
Forty Below Records Announces October 27 Release Date for Gatefold Two-LP Vinyl Set of John Mayall’s Acclaimed Latest Album, A Special Life LOS ANGELES, CA – Forty Below Records announces an October 27 release date for the special…
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