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Alligator/Proper Records artist: JJ Grey & Mofro - This River - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, This River (June 24, 2013), by JJ Grey & Mofro and I really like it. Opening with Your Lady, She's Shady, Grey lays down a hip hop style rhythmic attack with ultra…
Continue Reading »Allman Brothers drummer ButchTrucks shot himself - My prayers are with his friends and family
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks killed himself in front of his wife, police reports released Wednesday show. The 69-year-old Trucks shot himself in the head Jan. 27 at his home, the West…
Continue Reading »Allman Goldflies Band - Second Chance - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Second Chance, by Allman Goldflies Band and it's interesting. I know that first thing that will cross your mind is what relation this band has to the…
Continue Reading »Allmusic - Alma Mares - Promotional Release Review
I received a sampler of music from Ocala, Florida. It has a mixture of musical styles and musicians. The commonality in the release is Alma Mares on keys. Russell Alexander opens the set with a ballad backed by…
Continue Reading »Allstar Boogie
With Shakey Horton, lafitte Leak and Willie Dixon what else would you call it?Walter Horton, better known as Big Walter Horton or Walter "Shakey" Horton, (April 6, 1917 – December 8, 1981) was an American blues harmonica player.…
Continue Reading »Allstar Boogie - Big Walter Horton
Walter Horton, better known as Big Walter Horton or Walter "Shakey" Horton, (April 6, 1917 – December 8, 1981) was an American blues harmonica player. A quiet, unassuming and essentially shy man, Horton is remembered as one of…
Continue Reading »Almighty Dollar - Rod Piazza New release review
Rod and the gang are known for solid quality blues recordings and this cd is no exception. This recording sees guest artists Rusty Zinn, Johnny Dyer, Hank Van Sickle, Norm Gonzales and Jonny Viau along with the All…
Continue Reading »Alone - Eleanor McEvoy - New release review
I found this cd an interesting submission to a blues blog but I did find it enjoyable to listen to. Eleanor has a very interesting voice and a definite UK accent but she falls into an elite class…
Continue Reading »Alone In The Dark - DANNY BRYANT'S REDEYEBAND
Danny Bryant was born in Hertfordshire England in July 1980. First hailed as a ‘young guitar prodigy’ Danny began playing guitar aged 15, turning professional just three years later, and in the last decade has paid his dues…
Continue Reading »Alpha Sun Records artist: Bridget Kelly Band - Dark Spaces - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dark Spaces, from the Bridget Kelly Band and it's a strong blues rocker. Opening with Free Me, a sturdy blues rocker with Kelly on lead vocal and…
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