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Jim Singleton - 8 O'Clock InThe Afternoon - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, 8 O'clock In The Afternoon from Jim Singleton and it's pretty cool. Opening with Peter Green's Rattlesnake Shake, Singleton lays down a dynamite interpretation of this classic rocker with a cool rhythm…
Continue Reading »Jim Stephens - Yellow River - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Yellow River, from Jim Stephens and it's a cool mix of rock and R&B. Opening with foot stomper, Torture Me, Jim Stephens on lap steel surrounds himself…
Continue Reading »Jim Witzel Quartet - Breaking Through Gently - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Breaking Through Gently, from Jim Witzel Quartet and it's light and springy. Opening with My Compass, Phil Aaron on piano lays a solid bed giving Jim Witzel…
Continue Reading »Jim Zeller - Blues From Another Planet - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Blues From Another Planet, from Jim Zeller and it's cool. Opening with blues rocker, I Grew Up In Black And White, Jim Zeller is back with his latest…
Continue Reading »Jim Zeller - Circus - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Circus, from Jim Zeller, and it's a rock stew. Opening with Down To The River, a kind of bolero rocker with a taste of Midnight Rider and French Cafe twist on Old…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus & the Annunaki Playboys Live at The Raven Cafe in Prescott, Arizona
I caught wind that Jimbo Mathus was playing a show about 2 hours north of my home and I hightailed it to Prescott, AZ. I know that this doesn't seem like much of an effort but you got…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus demolishes Phoenix's Rhythm Room - David Luning Band a shocker!
Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition hit Phoenix last night like a meteor. I don't give strong endorsements to many bands so listen up. I got to the Rhythm Room a little early last night and the opening…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus EP 'Band of Storms' coming May 6
JIMBO MATHUS SENDS OUT SPARKS WITH BAND OF STORMS EP, RELEASING MAY 6 ON BIG LEGAL MESS LABEL Nine-song collection a mini-primer of “folk music” from the fertile pen of the born-and-raised Mississippean and Squirrel Nut Zippers founder…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus to release Blue Healer
MISSISSIPPI ROOTS MUSIC WIZARD JIMBO MATHUS MAKES HIS ROCK ’N’ ROLL MANIFESTO WITH THE COSMIC, KALEIDOSCOPIC BLUE HEALER Co-produced by Bruce Watson, the ex-Squirrel Nut Zippers and South Memphis String Band co-founder’s new album provides a psychedelia and…
Continue Reading »Jimbo Mathus' 'Blue Light' EP due on Big Legal Mess Records July 20
JIMBO MATHUS TO RELEASE BLUE LIGHT, A SIX-SONG EP ON BIG LEGAL MESS RECORDS JULY 20 Mississippi musician, veteran of Squrrel Nut Zippers and South Memphis String Band, will tour in May OXFORD, Miss. — The late Memphis…
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