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Karen Lawrence Hostel Records artist: Karen Lawrence - The Blues Is Back - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, The Blues Is Back, by Karen Lawrence and it has a real cool feel. Opening with shuffle, Made To Move, Karen Lawrence on lead really gets a slinky…
Continue Reading »Delta Roots Records artist: Gerald McClendon - Down At The Juke Joint - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Down At The Juke Joint from Gerald McClendon and it's a solid soulful R&B release. Opening with soul track, Back Where You Belong, drips with soul with…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Jubu Smith - Jubu - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jubu, by Jubu Smith and it's a super blend of soul, funk, jazz and blues. Opening with super funky, Hamster Wheel, Jubu Smith on lead guitar pairs…
Continue Reading »New Trad Records artist: Sergio Pamies - Time To Say - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Time To Say, from Sergio Pamies and it's a strong tribute to Chick Corea. Opening with Latin flavored release with title track, Time To Say, Sergio Palmies…
Continue Reading »Nefarious Industries artist: Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics - Bite of the Street - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Bite of the Street, by Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics and it's an entertaining cornucopia of sound. Opening with Souled Out, a Latin infused track with a…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Curtis Salgado - Fine By Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fine By Me, from Curtis Salgado and it's a great mix or rock, pop R&B and blues. Opening with country rocker, My Girl Is A Nut, with…
Continue Reading »Guitar One Records artist: The B. Christopher Band - 106 Miles To Chicago - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 106 Miles To Chicago, from The B. Christopher Band and it's a party band deluxe. Opening with Floyd Dickson's Hey Bartender the band is swinging. With Eddie…
Continue Reading »Sandwich Factory Records artist: Val Starr & the Blues Rockets - To The Blues and Back Again
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, To The Blues and Back Again, by Val Starr & the Blues Rockets, and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with title track, Been To The Blues…
Continue Reading »Deguello Records artist: Jeff Pitchell - Brown Eyed Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brown Eyed Blues, from Jeff Pitchell and it's a lot of fun. Opening with thumping rocker, Now You Know, Jeff Pitchell on lead guitar and vocal sets…
Continue Reading »JazzNote Records artist: Sean Hong Wei & Jeremy Monteiro - The New Jersey Sessions - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The New Jersey Sessions, from Sean Hong Wei and Jeremy Monteiro, and I really like it. Opening with Charlie Parker's Dewey Square, Alex Sipiagin on trumpet, Jay…
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