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What's Hotter Than July? BLOWIN SMOKE & THE FABULOUS SMOKETTES Live@Harvelle's
What's Hotter Than July? Blowin' Smoke & The Fabulous Smokettes (St. Louis-Style Rhythm & Blues Revue) Saturday, July 20@Harvelle's/Santa Monica "Blowin' Smoke began their evening's musical journey through their own world of electric rhythm and blues, funk, rock,…
Continue Reading »Silvertone Records/RCA Records artist: Buddy Guy - Rhythm & Blues - New Release Review
Buddy Guy is back and with a vengeance! I just received the newest release (July 30, 2013), Rhythm & Blues, by Buddy Guy and it screams! This new release, a double CD offering is broken into Rhythm and…
Continue Reading »Peppi Marchello has Passed - Our thoughts are with his family and friends
This morning John Gatto of the Good Rats informed me that Peppi Marchello, lead singer and songwriter of Long Island Music Hall of Fame band The Good Rats, known for clever rock anthems including "Tasty" and "New York…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Gino Matteo - Sweet Revival - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Sweet Revival, by Gino Matteo and it's quite interesting. Matteo, a So Cal based singer songwriter has put together 9 new tracks using his own unique style and voice. Opening with Here…
Continue Reading »Nothing Blues - New Black Eagle Jazz Band
If you like the uplifting and soulful music of New Orleans you'll love the sound of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band. Formed in 1971, this seven-piece band has delighted audiences all over the world with their huge…
Continue Reading »Baby What You Want Me to Do - Guitar Crusher
Sidney Selby is a true blues man. He also goes by 'Bone Crusher' and 'Guitar Crusher', names he earned throughout his career. Born in rural Hyde County N.C. in 1931 during the height of the Depression, he toiled…
Continue Reading »Cordova Bay Records artist: David Gogo - Come On Down - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the newest release, Come On Down, by David Gogo and it's a rocker. Opening with Faces track Bad "n" Ruin, Gogo sets the pace for the release with searing slide work. On…
Continue Reading »Buddy Guy and Dr.John will be heating up Jackson, MS this summer!
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Continue Reading »DIRTY STREETS' "BLADES OF GRASS" OUT TODAY! TOUR DATES KICK-OFF THIS FRIDAY IN MEMPHIS!
DIRTY STREETS' NEW ALBUM BLADES OF GRASS OUT TODAY VIA ALIVE NATURALSOUND RECORDS! MEMPHIS-BASED POWER-TRIO HITS THE ROAD FOR JULY TOUR DATES HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT DIRTY STREETS' BLADES OF GRASS: On Blades Of Grass…
Continue Reading »Guy Davis Signs With M.C. Records
Guy Davis Signs With M.C. Records Juba Dance To Be Released In North America September 10 Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is proud to announce that they have signed blues and folk master Guy Davis. His delightful and…
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