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Dick's Picks Vol. 21 - Grateful Dead - New Release Review
I just received the latest release of Grateful Dead music from the vault, Dick's Picks Vol. 21. This 3 disc set is a bit different from the others that I have reviewed in that it showcases many tracks…
Continue Reading »Digital Victrola Records artist: Andy Ostwald Trio - Field Guide - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Field Guide, by the Andy Ostwald Trio, and it's light and springy but with some tasty meat too. Opening with Sonar with it's bright melody, led by Ostwald…
Continue Reading »Direct Hit Records artist: Nancy Wright - Putting Down Roots - New release review
I just received the newest release, Putting Down Roots, from Nancy Wright and it has a nice groove. Opening with pop soul track, Sweet Soul Satisfaction, Wright takes the lead on vocal with Lisa Leuschner Andersen on warm…
Continue Reading »Direct Music Distribution artists: The Bluesmasters - Volume Three - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Volume Three, from The Bluesmasters and its got a lot of cool. Opening with Loving Man, an easy flowing blues track featuring Hazel Miller on lead vocal. Miller has a powerful…
Continue Reading »Dirk Digglers Blues Review - Cuba Neils - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cuba Neils, from Dirk Digglers Blues Review and it's a real kicker. Opening with Nuthin' Too Untoward, a super rocker with attitude, Darroll Wheatley has the lead…
Continue Reading »Dirtshack Records artist: Brigitte Purdy - Still I Rise - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Still I Rise, by Brigitte Purdy and it's a solid hit record. Opening with Hoodoo, a rocker with a driving bass line compliments of Dave Osti, Brigitte…
Continue Reading »Dirty Cat Records artists: The Lucky Losers - Blind Spot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blind Spot, from The Lucky Losers and it may be their best one yet. Opening with It's Never Too Early, a melodic two stepper featuring nicely blended…
Continue Reading »Dirty Cat Records artists: The Lucky Losers - In Any Town - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, In Any Town, from The Lucky Losers and it's a cool blend of pop, country and blues. Opening with So High, a blend of country funk and pop,…
Continue Reading »DIVA Jazz artist: The Diva Jazz Orchestra - Diva Swings Broadway - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, DIVA Swings Broadway, from the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and it's power horns to the max. Opening with Heart, there's no question that this band is loaded with…
Continue Reading »DIVA Jazz artists: 3D Jazz Trio - 9 to 5 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 9 to 5, by 3D Jazz Trio and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with Harry Warren's, I Only Have Eyes For You, Cleveland Jazz Legend Award winner, pianist…
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