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Proper Records artist: Bap Kennedy - Let's Start Again - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 3, 2014), Let's Start Again, from Bap Kennedy and it's quite entertaining. Opening with the title track, Let's Start Again, Kennedy creates the feel of real wholesome American country (rock) music.…
Continue Reading »JP Blues with Anni Piper - Keep On Walking
JP started playing guitar at the age of 8 and by age 10 it was clear that something special was happening here. This "Something Special" was recognized by legendary bluesman Sam "Bluzman" Taylor. Sam took JP under his…
Continue Reading »Blue Cacao w/ Vissia Trovato - Brainstorm - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Brainstorm, from Blue Cacao with special guest Vissia Trovato. Opening with That Train Don't Stop Here Anymore, an uptempo light swinger, Vissia Trovato takes the lead on vocals and the setting is…
Continue Reading »Coming Clearly into Focus ... Hot Tuna Tours Across the USA
Coming Clearly into Focus ... Hot Tuna Heads Out Across the USA January and February (USA) Coming clearly into focus... Hot Tuna is performing to the north, south, east and west this January and February. Their music is…
Continue Reading »BLUES BOOSTER AWARD GOES TO THE TIM HORTONS SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE
BLUES BOOSTER AWARD GOES TO THE TIM HORTONS SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE The Toronto Blues Society selects Port Credit Jazz and Blues Festival for Maple Blues Award (December 16, 2013) Toronto, ON -- The Toronto Blues Society is proud to…
Continue Reading »Guitarist Mark T. Small Delivers Some "Smokin' Blues" on New CD Coming January 28, 2014, on Lead Foot Music
Guitarist Mark T. Small Delivers Some Smokin’ Blues on New CD Coming January 28, 2014, on Lead Foot Music Latest Album Showcases Small’s Guitar Mastery in a Variety of Blues & Roots Forms SOMERSET, MA – Guitarist Mark…
Continue Reading »Clarksdale Blues - Arthur Neilson
Arthur Neilson born and raised in New York City, taught himself to play guitar on an electric Teisco Del Rey at age fifteen. After purchasing a Harmony acoustic, he honed his folk repertoire and fingerpicking skills. Then, one…
Continue Reading »Proper records artist: Henry Priestman - The Last Mad Surge of Youth - New Release Review
I just received the newest recording (February 17, 2014) from Henry Priestman and it is a strongly constructed and very melodic release. Opening with At The End Of The Day, Priestman and co writer Lotte Mullan present a…
Continue Reading »CHRIS WILSON, GEOFF ACHISON - FURTHER ON UP THE RD
CHRIS WILSON has been an essential part of blues and rock music scene in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters over twenty years ago. Stints with Harum Scarum and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls…
Continue Reading »Rob Paparozzi , Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Dave Keyes
New Jersey-based frontman, singer, & harmonica player Rob Paparozzi has been a blues performer since 1967. But Rob is far from being strictly a blues musician. In fact, he's at home playing a wide range of music, ranging…
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