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Flaming Cheese Records artist: The Jordan Patterson Band - The Back On Track Recording Project - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The Back On Track Recording Project, from The Jordan Patterson Band and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with hard driving blues rocker, Play My Song, features solid vocals from Patterson and a tight…
Continue Reading »Minnie The Moocher - The Fabulous Booze Brothers Show Band and Revue
Ted (Bundy) and Andy (Shack) have been talking about doing a Blues Brothers tribute for the past 20 years or so. Finally, one night over a couple of beers they decided to move forward with the project. They…
Continue Reading »Cuts Music Group artist: Woody Russell - Delicious Days - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Delicious Days, from Woody Russell and it's quite good! Opening with Light Like That I think how smooth this guy is. With a Todd Rundgren like voice and Philly style of music,…
Continue Reading »Tim Gartland - Million Stars - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 9, 2014), Million Stars, from Tim Gartland. Having more of an R&B attack on the blues, Gartland, joined by Tom West (Keys), Chris Rival (guitars), Paul Justice (bass) and Forrest Padgett…
Continue Reading »Main Squeeze Records artist - Missy Andersen - In The Moment - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, In The Moment, from Missy Andersen and it scratches a lot of itches. Opening with Rent Party is a cool blues swing track with a touch of jazz. Heine Andersen lays out…
Continue Reading »Baja Blues Festival
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Continue Reading »Howard and the White Boys CD Release Parties at Rosa's Lounge, Buddy Guy's Legends
"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band " for over two decades is Howard and the White Boys, pictured here outside Rosa's Lounge in Chicago, where they recorded their new album, the aptly-titled "Rosa's Lounge". They'll celebrate the new album with…
Continue Reading »Kaye Bohler - Handle The Curves - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Handle the Curves, by Kaye Bohler and it has has a definite soul attitude. Opening with Diggin on My Man, a horn laden, R&B strut with a cool chicken fried guitar solo…
Continue Reading »Pro Sho Bidness artist: Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners - Good Music - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Good Music, by Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners and it's got the blues. Opening with Town Line Road, is a hard driving blues rocker featuring Tim Austin on drums, Orlando Wright…
Continue Reading »Music Maker Blues Revue at Lincoln Center
Music Maker Blues Revue's packed show at Lincoln Center Out Of Doors last Sunday as part of Americana Fest NYC. Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Ironing Board Sam, Dom Flemons, Albert White, and company rocked the joint and earned a…
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