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Big Legal Mess release: The Soul of Designer Records - New Release review
I just received the newest release, The Soul Of Designer Records from Big Legal Mess and to say that it is terrific doesn't really do it justice! Packaged like an old 33rpm record (only nicer) this 4 cd…
Continue Reading »Joe Sample, Crusaders Pianist, Dies at 75
Joe Sample, who became a jazz star in the 1960s as the pianist with the Jazz Crusaders and an even bigger star a decade later when he began playing electric keyboards and the group simplified its name to…
Continue Reading »Hornbuckle Competing in Denver Blues Challenge for IBC
Pictured: Michael Hornbuckle HORNBUCKLE COMPETING AT "DENVER BLUES CHALLENGE" CHANCE TO GO TO IBC'S IN MEMPHIS - SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 (DENVER, CO) - Hornbuckle, "Denver's First Family of the Blues" fronted by guitarist-vocalist Michael Hornbuckle, competes at the…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard Band - Calling All Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 23, 2014), Calling All Blues, from the Duke Robillard Band and it has a fresh feel. Opening with Down In Mexico, Robillard takes the lead on vocal on this track with…
Continue Reading »Drew Nelson - The Other Side - New release review
I just received the newest release, The Other Side, from Drew Nelson and it's quite interesting. Opening with Seven Days, a country influenced blues number, Nelson shows his Dylanesque vocals backed by some of the sweetest slide melodic…
Continue Reading »Bluesman Tim Gartland releases Million Stars
TIM GARTLAND MILLION STARS New Release From Triple-Threat Bluesman Tim Gartland Tim Gartland doesn't like to play loud. He likes to hear himself and the musicians around him, and wants his audience to be able to take in…
Continue Reading »Malaco Records artist: Grady Champion - Bootleg Whiskey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Bootleg Whiskey, from Grady Champion and it's an interesting blend of R&B, Blues, Soul and Gospel. Opening with Beg, Borrow, Steal; Champion has his harp on point and Taylor Scott is hitting…
Continue Reading »8 Ball Aitken Bound For Texas & Australia
8 BALL AITKEN NOMINATED AGAIN… TOURING AGAIN… AND NEEDING YOUR HELP TO RECORD Hi Folks, Nashville is like a big bubbling hot-tub full of fun ideas. This year, I have written 12 of the most barn-raising bad-a$$ songs…
Continue Reading »Rob Stone - Gotta Keep Rollin' - available now
NEW FROM THE VIZZTONE LABEL GROUP ROB STONE gotta keep rollin' NOW AVAILABLE! click to preview or download from VizzTone.com Deeply Rooted Original Chicago Blues - Today with EDDIE SHAW, JOHN PRIMER, HENRY GRAY, CHRIS JAMES, PARTICK RYNN,…
Continue Reading »World's Best Blues & Beer Meet in Ventura: Two-Day California Beer Festival is Back
WORLD'S BEST BLUES & BEER MEET IN VENTURA: TWO-DAY CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL IS BACK Ventura Beer Week: Sept. 14-21 Craft Beer Heaven: Saturday, Sept. 20 (12:30 p.m. -5 p.m.) Blues & BBQ Festival: Sunday, Sept. 21 (11 a.m.-6…
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