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Tony O. - Blues O' Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues O' Blues, from Tony O. and it's solid old school electric blues. Opening with You Upset Me Baby, Tony O, who has played with a who's…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Johnny Iquana's : Chicago Spectacular! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release from Johnny Iguana, Chicago Spectacular! and it's a cool mix of styles and packed with blues notables. Opening with Roosevelt Sykes' 44 Blues, featuring John Primer, Bob Margolin…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue Records artist: John Nemeth - Stronger Than Strong - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stronger Than Strong, from John Nemeth and it's tasty. Opening with Chicago bluesy, Come On And Take It, with Nemeth on vocal and harmonica, Danny Banks on…
Continue Reading »Valcour Records artist: Johnny Nicholas - Mistaken Identity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mistaken Identity, by Johnny Nicholas and I really like it. With it's kooky lyrics, blues overtones and country western flavor, it's packing. Opening with, She Stole My…
Continue Reading »Reference Recordings artist: Doug MacLeod - Brand New Eyes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brand New Eyes, from Doug MacLeod and it's super. This release on Reference Recordings, Fresh label captures MacLeod alone on acoustic guitar and resonator in a pristine…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records artist: Malaya Blue - Still - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Still, from Malaya Blue and it's a solid release with plenty of soul. Opening with title track, Still, UK singer/songwriter, Malaya Blue is joined by Nat Martin…
Continue Reading »Whitaker Blues Records artist: The Barrett Anderson Band - HypnoBoogie - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, HypnoBoogie, by The Barrett Anderson Band and it is a super live release. Anderson, who started his professional career at 15 backing Pinetop Perkins and Bob Margolin…
Continue Reading »Blind Fiction - Overlook - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Overlook, from Blind Fiction and it's a cool, blues based rocker. Opening with Better Man, an upbeat, country flavored rocker with a contemporary beat, Tim Wright on…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Blues artist: Kirk Fletcher - My Blues Pathway - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Blues Pathway, from Kirk Fletcher and it's great. Opening with blues rocker, Ain't No Cure For The Downhearted, Kirk Fletcher opens his newest release with a…
Continue Reading »Peter Parcek - Mississippi Suitcase - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mississippi Suitcase, from Peter Parcek and it may be his best yet. Opening with The World Is Upside Down, Peter Parcek opens his grittiest and rockinist release,…
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