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World Talent Records artist: Forrest McDonald Band - Turnaround Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Turnaround Blues, from Forrest McDonald Band. Opening with title track, Turnaround Blues, McDonald on guitar, joined by Andrew Black on vocal, John McKnight on drums, Jon Liebman on harp and vocal and…
Continue Reading »Al Basile Sets July 15 Release Date for New Jazz CD, "Swing n' Strings," on Sweetspot Records, Produced by Duke Robillard
Al Basile Sets July 15 Release Date for New Jazz CD, Swing n’ Strings, on Sweetspot Records, Produced by Duke Robillard Basile Will Perform Special CD Release Show on Thursday, July 24, at Rhode Island Historical Society’s “Concerts…
Continue Reading »BROTHER DEGE TO TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW "SCORCHED EARTH POLICY" 19-TRACK DIGITAL MIXTAPE!
BROTHER DEGE HITS THE ROAD IN SUPPORT OF HIS NEW "SCORCHED EARTH POLICY" DIGITAL SUMMER MIXTAPE OUT NOW! DEGE SHARES HIS NEW SONG "SET IT OFF" CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AND POST Ever since his music has been…
Continue Reading »Shrapnel Records artist: Indigenous featuring Mato Nanji - Time Is Coming
I just received the newest release, Time Is Coming, from Indigenous featuring Mato Nanji. Opening with a strong radio player, Grey Skies, Nanji and company, Jeff Martin (drums), Steve Evans (bass) and Jesse Bradman (keys)set the stage for…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus demolishes Phoenix's Rhythm Room - David Luning Band a shocker!
Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition hit Phoenix last night like a meteor. I don't give strong endorsements to many bands so listen up. I got to the Rhythm Room a little early last night and the opening…
Continue Reading »Segue Records artist: Vaneese Thomas - Blues For My Father - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Blues For My Father, from Vaneese Thomas and it really hits the spot. Thomas, daughter of Mr. Rufus Thomas has put together 12 cool tracks opening with Southern Central…
Continue Reading »American Songwriter Premieres David Olney's Video for "Sad Saturday Night" Starting June 23rd
AMERICAN SONGWRITER TO PREMIERE “SAD SATURDAY NIGHT” VIDEO FROM DAVID OLNEY Monday June 23rd Starting Monday, June 23rd, national magazine, American Songwriter will be premiering David Olney’s full length video for “Sad Saturday Night” from his forthcoming release,…
Continue Reading »Planetary Blues Band Interviewed on "America's Blues Radio"
THE PLANETARY BLUES BAND TO BE INTERVIEWED ON "AMERICA'S BLUES RADIO" SHOW - TUESDAY, JUNE 27 The Planetary Blues Band are interviewed on one of the hottest blues shows on the dial, America's Blues Radio, this Tuesday, June…
Continue Reading »Ilana Katz Katz - I've Got Something To Tell You - New release review
I just received the newest release, I've Got Something To Tell You, from Ilana Katz Katz, and it's quite good. I'll preface this review with a note that this release is strongly bluegrass/ rural feel and has a…
Continue Reading »4-CD set 'The Soul of Designer Records' restores missing chapter in Memphis soul and gospel music history
NEW FOUR-CD SET OF HISTORIC “LOST” GOSPEL RECORDINGSRESTORES A MISSING CHAPTER IN MEMPHIS MUSIC HISTORY The Soul of Designer Records captures the nexus of Bluff City soul and spirituals, pays tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of label founder…
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