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I Smell Trouble - Steve Arvey Band
The career of Steve Arvey spans about three decades. Few performers are as traveled, experienced, or as magnetic without having been thrust into the Spotlight by the major players of the World Entertainment Industry. Steve has performed all…
Continue Reading »Soul Stew Records artist: Billy Thompson - Friend - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Friend, from Billy Thompson and I think it's really super! Opening with Soldier of Misfortune, a funky rocker, Thompson demonstrates not only a cool singing voice but unique arranging talent and hot…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music artists: Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Barrellhouse Stomp - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Barrelhouse Stomp, from Chris James and Patrick Rynn and it's a roller! Opening with contemporary Chicago style blues track, Goodbye, Later For You, in traditional fashion, Rynn and James open the release…
Continue Reading »The Comeback Kid - Marina Rocks - New Release Review - Ellis James Guest Writer
The cuts on Marina Rocks' latest release ‘The Comeback Kid’ are a wonderful mix of passionate, emphatically energetic vocals and skillful musicianship. Marina’s vocals remind me of the throatiness of Kim Carnes/Melissa Etheridge and the brass-in-pocket of a…
Continue Reading »Ready Or Not - Jawbone
Jawbone is a one-man blues/garage/punk band based in Detroit, Michigan. His self-released, basement-recorded 2004 album 'dang blues' was discovered by legendary BBC Radio 1 dj John Peel, who championed the cd on his national UK broadcast over a…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Samantha Fish - Black Wind Howlin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Black Wind Howlin', from Samantha Fish and it's a romper! Opening with hard driving Miles To Go, Fish rides a hard rain with fat slide work and solid vocals. Pushed by Charlie…
Continue Reading »Gobble Gobble Blues! The Planetary Blues Band Performing@ "Turkeypalooza" Benefit
GOBBLE GOBBLE BLUES! THE PLANETARY BLUES BAND PERFORMING AT 3RD ANNUAL "TURKEYPALOOZA" BENEFIT /NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH *Planetary Blues Band Live On WVLP 98.3 FM - Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 P.M.* (VALPARAISO, IN) - Two opportunities to experience…
Continue Reading »Dayna Back In The States With More Dates
Dayna Kurtz Returns From Sold Out European Tour New Dates in NYC, New Orleans & More Interview on WFUV to Air This Sunday There is a lot of New Orleans in the rhythms of Secret Canon Vol. 2…
Continue Reading »Woman Across The River - Skriver & Bjarnesen Blues Band
Blues band from Denmark. Jysk blues-rock-kvartet, 4 herrer med et tilsammen fuldstændigt uoverskueligt cv, men med en fælles kærlighed til god blues guitar og vocal - og RYTME!! Dannet i efterÃ¥ret 2009 i Serridslev Forsamlingshus ,-offentlig debut pÃ¥…
Continue Reading »Out Of The Past Music artist: Steve Howell & The Mighty Men - Yes, I Believe I Will - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Yes, I Believe I Will from Steve Howell and it is really hauntingly good. The release opens with I Had A Notion, a simple acoustic country rocker not unlike contemporary Eric Clapton…
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