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Blues Leaf Records artist: Jumpin' Jack Strobel - Things Have Changed - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Things Have Changed, from Jumpin' Jack Strobel. Opening with Mother Earth, a Memphis Slim track, Strobel takes a very earthy approach, exhibiting extreme dexterity and creativity on the keyboard. Listening to this…
Continue Reading »Chris Antonik's Better For You Generating Critical Acclaim in North America and Overseas
Chris Antonik's Better For You Generating Critical Acclaim in North America and Overseas Blues guitarist Chris Antonik's sophomore release Better For You has quickly gained him a reputation as one of Canada's hottest young blues artists. Since its…
Continue Reading »Steve Hillage unveils ROVO / SYSTEM 7 Album & Tour
Album released by G-Wave Records - Monday 23rd September 2013 "Hinotori" single EP released - Monday 3rd June 2013 London & Manchester 2014 Concerts Tickets available from 9am Wednesday 29th May from: www.musicglue.com/rovoandsystem7 Fans will receive a free…
Continue Reading »Blue Hoss Records artist: Frank Bang & the Secret Stash - Double Dare - New Release review
I just received the new release, Double Dare from Frank Bang & The Secret Stash. Bash, an ex Buddy Guy band member delivers his 5th release and it's quite unpredictable and interesting. Opening with the title track, Double…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records : History's Swamp People Celebrate The History and Culture of the Deep Delta - New Release Review
I just received History's Swamp People, and new release from Rounder Records. This 13 track compilation showcases current and past masters of regional music. Opening with Steel Bill's Swamp People, this is a Cajun house party. Dominated by…
Continue Reading »Carson Diersing
Stammering, 8-year old Carson Diersing mustered up every ounce of guts he had to tell his harmonica teacher, Indiana music legend Tony Cooley, that “Skip To My Lou” (his first assignment) was not his style. Mr. Cooley looked…
Continue Reading »24 Pesos
24 PESOS is a band from London, UK that is formed by four musicians with a passion for Blues, Soul, Funk and the rhythms of New Orleans. Not content to simply rehash and imitate, 24 PESOS twist the…
Continue Reading »Am I Losing You - Sherman Robertson & The BluesMove
Sherman Robertson (born October 27, 1948, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States) is an American blues guitarist, songwriter and singer, who has been described as "one part zydeco, one part swamp blues, one part electric blues and one part…
Continue Reading »I55 Productions artist: Eric Hughes Band - Drink Up - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Drink Up, by the Eric Hughes Band and it's quite good. Starting off with the title track, Drink Up, a classic jump rocker. This track not only has the beat but it…
Continue Reading »Palaver Records artist: Lance Whalen - Sweet Sugar Pie - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new Lance Whalen release, Sweet Sugar Pie and although not very bluesy, it scratches an itch. Whalen has a scratchy voice and song style very similar to one of my favorite…
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