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Last Two Dollars - Johnnie Taylor
Johnnie Harrison Taylor (May 5, 1934 – May 31, 2000) was an American vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from rhythm and blues, soul, blues and gospel to pop, doo-wop and disco. Johnnie Taylor was born in…
Continue Reading »Last week, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound released their Bloodshot Records debut, Want More
Last week, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound released their Bloodshot Records debut, Want More, an 11-song collection of soul crooning, R&B horn pops, and a raw post-punk aesthetic. Metromix mentioned that the album, “Sounds like the MC5…
Continue Reading »Late One Saturday Evening - Alec Seward
Alec Seward (March 16, 1902 - May 11, 1972) was an American Piedmont and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Some of his records were released under pseudonyms, such as Guitar Slim, Blues Servant Boy, King Blues and…
Continue Reading »Late One Saturday Evening - Alec Seward
Alec Seward (March 16, 1902 - May 11, 1972) was an American Piedmont and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Some of his records were released under pseudonyms, such as Guitar Slim, Blues Servant Boy, King Blues and…
Continue Reading »Lateralize Records artist: Jo Harrop - The Heart Wants - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Heart Wants, from Jo Harrop, and it's a really nice jazz/blues release. Opening with title track, The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants, British vocalist, Jo…
Continue Reading »Lather, Rinse Repeat - Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Lather, Rinse, Repeat from Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats. The line up is Vivone on vocal, guitar and harp; Matt Bustamante on drums, Jeremy Clark on bass; Paula Crawford on vocal…
Continue Reading »Laundromat Blues - Richie Arndt and The Bluenatics
No no, really, Richie Arndt was not born in New Orleans. Neither does he hail from Memphis, for that matter. Still, his great passion is for the Blues and American Roots music in general – the origins of…
Continue Reading »Laura Green - Green Eyed Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Green Eyed Blues, from Laura Green and it's a cool mix of rock, blues, country and soul. Opening with country flavored, Bone To Pick, Laura Green is…
Continue Reading »Lauren Anderson - Love On The Rocks - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Love On The Rocks by Lauren Anderson and she has a powerhouse voice with a variety of music styles. Opening with Keep On a spiritual based format…
Continue Reading »Lauren Anderson - Won't Stay Down - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Won't Stay Down, from Lauren Anderson and I like it. Opening Anderson shows her rich vocal skill immediately on pop track, Honey, Call Me Baby, a soulful…
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