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Groove Me - King Floyd
King Floyd (February 13, 1945 – March 6, 2006) was a New Orleans soul singer and songwriter, best known for his Top 10 hit from 1970, "Groove Me". King Floyd III was born in New Orleans in 1945.…
Continue Reading »Grooveyard Records artists: Head Honchos - Blues Alliance - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Alliance, from Head Honchos, and it's a rocking jam party. Opening with Stuck Between The Middle, Head Honchos had a heavier, rockier sound than on earlier…
Continue Reading »Grooveyard Records artists: Head Honchos - Bring It On Home - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bring It On Home, by Head Honchos and it's electrified. Opening with Not For Me, Head Honchos with it's dual lead guitar combo of Rocco Calipari Sr.…
Continue Reading »Grounded Soul Records artist: Greg Sover - His-Story - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, His-Story, from Greg Sover and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with Dark House, Greg Sover on lead vocal, bass, harmonica and guitar is joined by Jim…
Continue Reading »Groundhog Blues - Blind John Davis, Eddie Taylor
The piano work of John Davis was featured on blues records by the score during the '30s and '40s. His accompaniments to Tampa Red, Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, and others brought him fame as a blues…
Continue Reading »Grown So Ugly - The Black Keys
Doing a Robert Pete Williams song. The Black Keys are an American blues rock music duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer/producer Patrick Carney. The band was formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. As of October 2010,…
Continue Reading »GSGS Music artist: Greg Sover Band - The Parade - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Parade, from Greg Sover Band and it's a strong rocker with roots in the blues. Opening with Wake Up, a firm rocker with a stiff drum…
Continue Reading »GSM/Blind Raccoon artist: Grady Champion - Shanachie Days - New Release review
On May 8th 2012 Grady Champion released a retrospective called Shanachie Days. The release showcases 17 Champion originals such as the harp driven I'm Smilin' Again, the bluesy Lady Luck with some scorching guitar riffs, the soul sounds…
Continue Reading »Guitar Ace Alastair Greene Added To Kern River Rock N' Blues Fest/Sat. 10-1
Reinforcements to the River!: Blues-Rock Guitarist Alastair Greene has been added to the bill of the Kern River Rock N' Blues Festival in Kernville this Saturday, October 1. Guitar Ace Alastair Greene Added To Kern River Rock N'…
Continue Reading »Guitar Ace Alastair Greene Plays The Eldorado - Friday, November 4
Straight from his recent performance at the Kern River Rock 'N' Blues Festival, Guitar slinger Alastair Greene plays The Eldorado in Long Beach Friday, Nov. 4 "The Alastair Greene Band has achieved an elusive result with 'Walking In…
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