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Blues Mountain Records artist: Big Harp George - Cooking With Gas - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cooking With Gas, by Big Harp George and it's a solid set of original blues tracks. Opening with title track, Cooking With Gas, Big Harp George on…
Continue Reading »Immediate Family Records artist: The Reverend Shawn Amos - Soul Brother No. 1 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soul Brother No.1, from The Reverend Shawn Amos, and it's a strong mix of R&B, rock, soul and blues. Opening with funky rocker, Revelation, driven by Jerry…
Continue Reading »Pilot Light Records artist: Cryin' Out Loud - Play Loud & Smoke Often - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Play Loud & Smoke Often, from Cryin' Out Loud, and it's a good set of rocking blues. Opening with I Smoke Cigars and I Play The Blues,…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Eric Bibb - Live At The Scala Theatre Stockholm - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live At The Scala Theatre Stockholm, by Eric Bibb and it's my favorite in a long time. Opening with traditional track, Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad,…
Continue Reading »Paul Black - Beautiful Sin - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Beautiful Sin, by Paul Black, and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Howl & Moan, a driving rocker, Paul Black on lead vocal, guitar, bass and…
Continue Reading »One Dime Band - Side Hustle - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Side Hustle, from One Dime Band, and it's a cool R&B/blues release. Opening with title track, Side Hustle, Paul Gallucci on lead vocal and John Brauchler on…
Continue Reading »Chicken Coup Records artist: Tony Monaco Trio - Over and Over - New Release Reivew
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Over and Over, by Tony Monaco Trio and it's a super groove. Opening with Da Daddy a high energy bop with Tony Monaco on B3 playing the…
Continue Reading »Gulf Coast Records artist: Lara Price - Half & Half - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Half & Half, from Lara Price and it's got the spunk of a "real" classic blues rocker from the early 70's. Opening with We're Still Friends, a…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Colin James - Chasing The Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Chasing The Sun, by Colin James and it's chocked full of great tracks and guest talent. Opening with Protection, Lucinda Williams is up front on vocal with…
Continue Reading »Nola Blues Records artist: Matt Guitar Murphy - True Blues Brother - The Legacy of Matt "Guitar Murphy" - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, True Blues Brother- The Legacy of Matt "Guitar Murphy" by Matt Guitar Murphy and it's a great assemblage of music that Matt was working on at the…
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