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Cleopatra Records artist: The Hillbilly Moon Explosion - Back In Time - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Back In Time, by The Hillbilly Moon Explosion and it's a strong blend of retro, country and punk infused rock. Opening with Sometimes Late At Night, Emanuela…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Bernard Allison - Luther's Blues - New release review - video
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent double release, Luther's Blues, from Bernard Allison and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with fiery, Hang On, this track oozes blues with it's rocking rhythm section and…
Continue Reading »Quarto Valley Records: Heavenly Cream - An Acoustic Tribute To Cream - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Heavenly Cream - An Acoustic Tribute To Cream and it's a solid cover of much of Cream's catalog by top name artists. Opening with I Feel Free,…
Continue Reading »Larsen Jazz artist: David Larsen - Cohesion - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cohesion, from David Larsen and it's a complex yet very enjoyable set. Opening with title track, Cohesion, David Larsen on bari sax and Darryl Yokley on tenor…
Continue Reading »Flatiron Recordings artist: Leo Lyons and Hundred Seventy Split - Movin' On - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Movin' On, by Leo Lyons Hundred Seventy Split and it's a super blues rocker. Lyons, best known as the bass anchor for legendary Ten Years After band…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records artist: Rick Vito - Cadillac Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cadillac Man, from Rick Vito, and it very cool. Opening with Love Crazy Baby, a solid shuffle Rick Vito on lead vocal and guitar takes command of…
Continue Reading »Shifting Paradigm Records artist: Chris Rottmayer - Being - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Being, from Chris Rottmayer, and it's a cool set of modern jazz. Opening with On The Street Where Woody Lives, Chris Rottmayer on piano paired with Matt…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Randy Napoleon - The Door Is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Door Is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill, by Randy Napoleon, and it's quite engaging. Opening with The Lost Tune, a lush melody with a Latin…
Continue Reading »Toy Robot Music artist: Troy Roberts - Green Lights - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Green Lights, from Troy Roberts, and it's solid. Opening with title track, Green Lights, Troy Roberts on tenor sax shows his chops with excellent melodic riffs over…
Continue Reading »Cali Bee Music artist: Brad "Guitar" Wilson - Buckle Up - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Buckle Up, from Brad "Guitar" Wilson and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with rock n roller, Lucille, with it's Chuck Berry overtones, driven by the bass…
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