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Damon Fowler CD Tops Chart!
DAMON FOWLER'S "SOUNDS OF HOME" TOPS CHART! Sounds of Home, the latest CD from roots guitar guru Damon Fowler, is #1 this week on the Roots Music Report's Blues Chart! The album debuted on the Billboard Blues chart…
Continue Reading »Swing Suit Records artist: Mick Kolassa - Michissippi Mick - New release review
I just received a copy of the newest release, Michissippi Mick, from Mick Kolassa and it's got a lot of personality. Opening with New Beale Street Blues, vocalist/guitarist Mick Kolassa plays it easy but spunky with a nice…
Continue Reading »Announcing the 9th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival
9TH ANNUAL VENTURA COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL/SATURDAY, APRIL 26 FEATURING THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP TO DATE; THIS YEAR'S NEW ATTRACTIONS TO INCLUDE A VERY SPECIAL TICKETED V.I.P. AREA (MOORPARK, CALIF) - The 9th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival on…
Continue Reading »BOBBY BARE, JR. TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, UNDEFEATED, ON APRIL 15
BOBBY BARE, JR. TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, UNDEFEATED, ON APRIL 15 *EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF LEAD SINGLE “NORTH OF ALABAMA BY MORNIN’” LAUNCHED BY SPIN *NEW TOUR DATES + Bobby Bare, Jr. (https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artist/bobby-bare-jr) is releasing a new album Undefeated…
Continue Reading »Former Outlaws bassist Harvey Arnold releases "Outlaw" 3/4!
Harvey Dalton Arnold Releases Outlaw March 4th! HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (February 26, 2014) - Outlaw, the debut solo album from Harvey Dalton Arnold, offers a new take on traditional blues music. The album will be released March 4th, and…
Continue Reading »Eden Brent - Jigsaw Heart
There's a ton going on with the Mississippian: + NPR
Continue Reading »Patti Parks - Cheat'n Man - New release Review
I just received the most recent release, Cheat'n Man from Patti Parks. Parks is a dynamic singer with a tight band. Opening with Baby Don't You Know a swing tune, with healthy hor work from Gerry Youngman (trumpet),…
Continue Reading »The Smoke Wagon Blues Band - Live In Hamilton - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Live In Hamilton from The Smoke Wagon Blues Band and it's a cool jam with serious musicianship paired with a lot of fun. Opening with Bill Wither's Ain't No Sunshine When…
Continue Reading »This is a Man's World - Trampled Under Foot
Siblings Danielle, Kris and Nick Schnebelen grew up with the Blues. Their parents, Bob and Lisa, were active in the thriving Kansas City Blues scene, playing in local bands and competing in the Kansas City Blues Challenge. Bob…
Continue Reading »Bloodshot Records artist: Lydia Loveless - Somewhere Else - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 18, 2014), Somewhere Else, from Lydia Loveless. This new release is quite pleasing with a pop country style but more meat than you would expect from the genre. Opening with Really…
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