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Delta Groove Music artist: John Long - Stand Your Ground - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Stand Your Ground, by John Long and it has a great authentic feel. Opening with Homesick James' Baby Please Set A Date, Long is stroking the slide, Elmore James style, backed by…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artist: Mitch Kashmar - West Coast Toast - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, West Coast Toast, by Mitch Kashmar and it swings. Opening with hot shuffle, East of 82nd Street, Mitch Kashmar on harp is joined by Junior Watson on…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove music artist: Rick Vito - Mojo On My Side - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Mojo On My Side, by Rick Vito and I think it's his best work to date. Opening with title track, Mojo On My Side, a warm swampy track with strong rhythm, cool…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artist: Terry Hanck Band - Gotta Bring It On Home To You - New Release review
I just received the newest release (April 15, 2014), Gotta Bring It On Home To You, from Terry Hanck Band and it's a party. Opening with Elvin Bishops Right Now Is The Hour, featuring Hanck on lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artists: Big Jon Atkinson & Bob Corritore - House Party at Big Jon's - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, House Party at Big Jon's, from Big Jon Atkinson & Bob Corritore and it's a huge side of Chicago blues. Opening with Goin' Back To Tennessee, Big Jon Atkinson is on lead…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artists: Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King - Road Dog's Life - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 17, 2013), Road Dog's Life, from Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King and it may be their best yet! Opening with Big Money Sonny, King tells the story sounding more and…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artists: The Mannish Boys - Wrapped Up and Ready - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Wrapped Up And Ready, from the Mannish Boys and it's a blast. Not only is this release a recording of the Mannish Boys, one of the most talented group…
Continue Reading »Delta Moon Records artist: Bob Malone - Mojo Deluxe - New release review
I just received the newest release, Mojo Deluxe, from Bob Malone and it's got something special. Not only is Malone a skilled keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter, he has given me "Cliff Notes" on some of the tracks telling…
Continue Reading »Delta Roots Records artist: Gerald McClendon - Can't Nobody Stop Me Now - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Can't Nobody Stop Me Now, from Gerald McClendon and it's a solid dose of old school soul and R&B. Opening with title track, Can't Nobody Stop Me…
Continue Reading »Delta Roots Records artist: Gerald McClendon - Let's Have A Party - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Let's Have A Party, from Gerald McClendon, and it's a cool R&B/Blues release. Opening with Keep On Keepin' On, Gerald McClendon sets the bar high with a…
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