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Little Village artist: Candice Ivory - When The Levee Breaks - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, When The Levee Breaks, from Candice Ivory, and it's a updated rework of the music of Memphis Minnie. Opening with Me And My Chauffeur, Candice Ivory has…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Curtis Salgado - Fine By Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fine By Me, from Curtis Salgado and it's a great mix or rock, pop R&B and blues. Opening with country rocker, My Girl Is A Nut, with…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: D.K. Harrell - The Right Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Right Man, by D.K. Harrell and if you're looking for a new favorite blues singer who knows how to play a great blues phrase, look no…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Diunna Greenleaf - I Ain't Playin' New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I Ain't Playin' (May 20, 2022), from Diunna Greenleaf and it's chocked full of R&B, blues and soul. Opening with Koko Taylor's Never Trust A Man, Diunna…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: JP Soars - Brick By Brick - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (June 30, 2024), Brick By Brick by JP Soars and it's a strong blues rocker. Opening with title track, Brick By Brick, JP Soars on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Jubu Smith - Jubu - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jubu, by Jubu Smith and it's a super blend of soul, funk, jazz and blues. Opening with super funky, Hamster Wheel, Jubu Smith on lead guitar pairs…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Kyle Rowland - Not Holding Back! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Not Holding Back!, from Kyle Rowland and it's super. Opening with funky blues, Convict No. 1, Kyle Roland on lead vocal and harmonica shows real feel, with…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Marcel Smith - From My Soul - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, From My Soul, by Marcel Smith and it's sopping with soul. Opening with I'm Coming Home to You, a cool, traditional soul tune that could literally come…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Nic Clark - Everybody's Buddy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Everybody's Buddy, by Nic Clark and it's strong. Opening with lazy shuffle, Laughing At The Rain, Nic Clark shows a warm voice, backing himself on dobro and…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Sean McDonald - Have Mercy! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Have Mercy!, from Sean "Mack" McDonald and it's terrific! Opening with Rudy Moore's, My Soul, Sean McDonald really turns out. With smooth vocal lead backed by The…
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