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Todd Wolfe Band Kicks Off "Miles To Go" Midwest/Canadian Tour@HOB/Chicago
The Todd Wolfe Band bring their "Miles To Go" Tour to the midwest and Canada, kicking off with a show at the House of Blues Back Porch in Chicago on Monday, October 13. Complete itinerary below. Pictured (from…
Continue Reading »Tyler Porch Band - Only The Sky Knows - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Only The Sky Knows, from the Tyler Porch Band and it hits hard. Opening with Who Am I, TPB sets a aggressive blues rock posture. This band picks up where Mahogany Rush…
Continue Reading »Greaseland Records artist: Aki Kumar - Don't Hold Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release from Aki Kumar and it's a solid dose of Chicago blues. Opening with Snooky Pryor's Judgement Day, a smooth slinging number, has Kumar on vocal and harp and Little Jonny with crisp…
Continue Reading »Fo'Reel - Heavy Water - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Heavy Water, from Fo'Reel and I gotta say it's spectacular! Opening with one of my favorite all time funky blues tracks, Breaking Up Somebody's Home this band sets a solid groove. C.P.…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group artist: the Chris O'Leary Band - Live At Blues Now! - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live At Blues Now! from the Chris O'Leary Band and it has a super groove. This release was recorded live in Basel, Switzerland in March of 2014. Opening with Give It, a…
Continue Reading »HAMILTON LOOMIS -- October 2014 Schedule
TEXAS: Come on out and welcome Hamilton & Band back from their Europe tour! Our Houston show (Last Concert Cafe) on Fri. Oct. 3 features the youngest bands to ever do a show with Hamilton (ages 9, 11,…
Continue Reading »Bloodshot Records artist: Luke Winslow-King - Everlasting Arms - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 30, 2014), Everlasting Arms, from Luke Winslow-King and it's quite interesting. Opening with title track, Everlasting Arms, LWK sets an easy spiritual blues feel singing in tandem with wife, Esther Rose.…
Continue Reading »Canadian Singer / Guitarist Drew Nelson Returns With The Other Side
"Nelson tackles not just traditional blues, but rock, country and even a bit of jazz. It’s quite the mix, but Nelson deftly pulls off the transitions. One thing about Nelson is that he’s a heck of a talent…
Continue Reading »Red House Records artist: Dave Ray - Legacy - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 28, 2014) Legacy, from Dave Ray and I have to say the intensity of these recordings is staggering. I've been listening to the raw blues since I was a kid and…
Continue Reading »Blue Kitty Music artist: Liz Mandeville - Heart 'O' Chicago - New Release Review
I just received the newest release. Heart 'O' Chicago from Liz Mandeville and it's quite cool! Opening with Cloud Of Love, a blend of soul, R&B, funk and gospel; I really like the feel! Featuring sax solo's from…
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