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Albert Cummings - Live at the '62 Center - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live at the '62 Center, from Albert Cummings and it's solid blues rocker. Opening with 500 Miles, a vibrant rocker, Cummings, a super guitar player and vocalist…
Continue Reading »Alex McLaughlin - A Brand New State - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Brand New State, from Alex McLaughlin, and it's rich and full of texture. Opening with Desert Chapel, Alex McLaughlin on upright bass, sets the quiet framework…
Continue Reading »Alice Austin - Goodnight Euphoria - New Release Review
< I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Goodnight Euphoria, from Alice Austin and it's quite good. Austin, who fronts Black Sabbitch and has Zola Turn and The Lavas in her history brings a…
Continue Reading »Alive Records artist: Swamp Dogg - The White Man Made Me Do It - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The White Man Made Me Do It, by Swamp Dogg and it's a funky soul party. Opening with funky title track, The White Man Made Me Do It, with a nod to…
Continue Reading »Allen Toussaint – American Tunes - New Release Review - Stilladog - Guest Writer
On 4th of July, America’s birthday, we review American Tunes... the last, and posthumously released, album by one of the USA’s most influential, diverse, and loved musicians, composers, and musical luminaries, the late. This album finds Toussaint many…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager – Rough Cut - New release review - Stilladog - Guest Writer
Driving home from work the other day I heard a song called “I Want My Dog To Live Longer” on the Bluesville channel on Sirius XM. It was done by Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager. I know Curtis…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Elvin Bishop - Can't Even Do Wrong Right - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Can't Even Do Wrong Right, from Elvin Bishop and it's the best of Bishop in possibly 15 years. I have been a huge Elvin Bishop fan since his first note on the…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Joe Louis Walker - Hornet's Nest - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hornet's Nest from Joe Louis Walker and it's quite different. Opening with title track, Hornet's Nest, Walker is out of the gate with a lot of guitar pyrotechnics. With a pinch of…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Toronzo Cannon - The Chicago Way - New Release Review by Stilladog -Guest contributer
First thing you need to know about Toronzo Cannon is, playing blues is his second job. And when you first hear this album you are going to say, “Huh?” But it’s true. Toronzo still drives a bus for…
Continue Reading »Alligator/Proper Records artist: JJ Grey & Mofro - This River - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, This River (June 24, 2013), by JJ Grey & Mofro and I really like it. Opening with Your Lady, She's Shady, Grey lays down a hip hop style rhythmic attack with ultra…
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