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Rounder Records artist: George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Remastered release review
A second release from Rounder, the reissue and remaster of George Thorogood & The Destroyers first recording is on my desk today and all of the raw passion of a young Thorogood is apparent. Opening with Earl Hooker's…
Continue Reading »MonkeyJunk Is Hitting On "All Frequencies" with New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming September 24
MonkeyJunk Is Hitting On All Frequencies with New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming September 24 Follow-Up to Band’s Juno Award-Winning Label Debut Pushes the Boundaries of Its Blues/Roots Music EDMONTON, AB – Stony Plain Records announces a September…
Continue Reading »Wang Dang Doodle - Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke
In the mid 1990s we formed the urban blues band So Long Angel, releasing two CDs, "Would it Matter" and "Falling", and touring extensively. In recent times Mike and I have been playing mostly as a duo, enjoying…
Continue Reading »My Tears - Big Walter Price & Albert Collins
Big Walter Price (2 August 1914 − 7 March 2012) was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist. He moved to San Antonio where he released his first song called "Calling Margie" in 1955. In 1955 he moved…
Continue Reading »Swingsuit Records artist: Jeff Jensen - Road Worn And Ragged - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Road Worn and Ragged from Jeff Jensen. Assembling a strong cast of supporting players Jensen hits it hard right out of the chute with Brunette Woman, a blues rocker with hot harp…
Continue Reading »Ship Goes Down - Navacross
NavaCross hail from the Colchester/Chelmsford area and are…. Dean Baker – Vocals Noel Gander – Guitar/Vox/Harmonica/Uke Mike Skinner – Guitar/Vox/Banjo Andy P – Drums/Percussion Gary Choules – Double Bass NavaCross have been on the scene for a number…
Continue Reading »Hunters Records artist: JT Lauritsen - Play By The Rules - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Play By The Rules, by JT Lauritsen. Opening with William Bell's Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday, Lauritsen lays down an extremely soulful track with essential keys by Paul Wagnberg; clean guitar…
Continue Reading »I'm A Blues Boy - Blues Boy Kings
Blues Boy Kings will be at Newark Blues festival in the autumn. BBKs always looking for more great venues. Coming back soon to THE TAP & SPILE, LINCOLN --- THE CARPENTERS ARMS, BOSTON --- THE RUM RUNNER, RETFORD…
Continue Reading »Howard & The White Boys Live Taping Of New Album/Rosa's Lounge
"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band...For Over Two Decades!" You're Invited: Howard And The White Boys Live Album Recording At Rosa's Lounge in Chicago - Friday, August 2 (CHICAGO, IL) - It's the perfect musical match: Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band,"…
Continue Reading »JT Spangler - What's A Little Heartbreak - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, What's A Little Heartbreak, from JT Spangler. A clever R&B style pop release it has a full blown frontal attack at the airwaves. Opening with No, No , No, Spangler shows his…
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