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Conner Ray Music artist: Steve Krase - Buckle Up - New release review
I just received the newest release, Buckle Up, from Steve Krase and it really cooks! Opening with a fast paced 50's style rocker, Jolene, piano man Randy Wall hits the floor running and sets a healthy pace for…
Continue Reading »Conner Ray Music artist: Steve Krase - Just Waitin' - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Just Waitin', from Steve Krase Band and it's strong. Opening with Hank Williams' Settin' The Woods On Fire Steve Krase on lead vocal and harp gets this…
Continue Reading »Conner Ray Music artist: Steve Krase - Should've Seen It Coming - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Should've Seen It Coming, from Steve Krase and it has great swagger. Opening with Brand New Thang, I'm immediately struck by the stinging guitar work of Mark…
Continue Reading »Conner Ray Music artist: The Bob Lanza Blues Band - Time To Let Go - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Time To Let Go, from the Bob Lanza Blues Band and it's rockin'. Opening with boogie woogie track, Mind Your Own Business, Lanza leads the way on…
Continue Reading »Conner Ray Music artist: The Jeremiah Johnson Band - Blues Heart Attack - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Heart Attack, from The Jeremiah Johnson Band and it has swagger! Opening with Mind Reader, a blues rocker with great guitar tone and great vocal harmonies,…
Continue Reading »Conner Ray Music artist: Trudy Lynn - I'll Sing The Blues For You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I'll Sing The Blues For You, from Trudy Lynn and she doesn't miss a beat. Opening with rockin' blues shuffle, Alright Baby, Lynn is joined by Steve…
Continue Reading »Connie Hawkins and the Blues Wreckers - Wired Up and Fired Up - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Wired Up and Fired Up by Connie Hawkins and the Blues Wreckers. Opening with Narrow Road a driving rock track Evin Moore lays down a heavy bass track and Steve "Little Butterfield"…
Continue Reading »Connor Ray Music artist: Ally Venable - Puppet Show - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Puppet Show, from Ally Venable and it's quite good. Opening with Devil's Son, a powerful blues rocker, Venable leads on guitar and vocal, backed by Elijah Owings…
Continue Reading »Connor Ray Music artist: Mark May - Blues Heaven - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 20, 2016), Blues Heaven, from Mark May and it's quite entertaining. Opening with Boom Boom, comes out kicking and with his guitar screaming. With a cool bass riff by Tim Keefe…
Continue Reading »Connor Ray Music artist: The Bob Lanza Blues Band - Kids, Dogs & Krazy Women - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Kids, Dogs & Krazy Women from The Bob Lanza Blues Band and it's a super dose of old style blues with a fresh feel. Opening with title…
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