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Arthur Alexander's self-titled album coming from Omnivore Recordings in expanded edition; notes by Barry Hanson
COUNTRY SOUL PIONEER ARTHUR ALEXANDER’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM RETURNS IN EXPANDED EDITION FROM OMNIVORE RECORDINGS 1972 release is reissued with six bonus tracks, plus liner notes from Barry Hansen (Dr. Demento and former Warner Bros. staff writer) LOS ANGELES,…
Continue Reading »Arthur Brown - Monster's Ball - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Monster's Ball, from Arthur Brown and it's a cool, twisted blues rocker. Opening with Lucifer Sam, a driving rocker, Brown is joined by Ian Paice on drums,…
Continue Reading »Arthur Guitar Kelley with Silas Hogan
Arthur "Guitar" Kelly..Arthur Kelley was born on November 14, 1924 in Clinton, Louisiana. By the age of 14, Kelly was playing the guitar when he moved to Baker, Louisiana. There he performed at local parties from 1947 to…
Continue Reading »Arthur James - Me, Myself & I - New Release Review
I just received the newest release; Me, Myself & I from Arthur James and it's solid. Opening with 292 Nashua St., an easy flowing country style blues, James shows his command of rural country style blues picking techniques.…
Continue Reading »Arthur Neilson
Arthur Neilson born and raised in New York City, taught himself to play guitar on an electric Teisco Del Rey at age fifteen. After purchasing a Harmony acoustic, he honed his folk repertoire and fingerpicking skills. Then, one…
Continue Reading »ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: DYLAN WICKENS & THE GRAND NATURALS
Listen/Share "Rock Bottom" on Soundcloud Hi Lo-Fi is available on Radio Submit, iTunes and dylanwickens.ca True to the spirit of power trios of the sixties, Dylan Wickens & The Grand Naturals immediately grab the listener by the ears…
Continue Reading »Artist Spotlight: Singer-songwriter Lee Palmer
Artist Spotlight: Singer-songwriter Lee Palmer Like Elway a strong third release from veteran artist Toronto based roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Lee Palmer released his third album Like Elway on May 12 and since the release has…
Continue Reading »Artist Spotlight: Vancouver's The Mojo Stars
Formed almost ten years ago, Vancouver’s The Mojo Stars wasted no time establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the local blues scene. With deep roots in blues and soul, combined with a rock driven…
Continue Reading »Artist Update: Megan Heavlin Ochoa
A few months back I provided a few videos of Megan's work to great reception. I think it is about time for an update! Megan has a flurry of activity right now. She recently won a contest called…
Continue Reading »ARTIST/VOCALIST JANIVA MAGNESS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL SURGERY
Award-winning artist and vocalist Janiva Magness underwent successful surgery on Thursday, December 13 to repair damage to discs in her neck. Magness will be off the road for four to six weeks while she recovers, but will be…
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