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E-M Records artist: Eliza Neals - Sweet or Mean - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sweet or Mean, from Eliza Neals and joined by guitar player/band leader Popa Chubby, it's a screamer. Opening with Pawn Shop Blues, a solid shuffle Neals picks…
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I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Pure, from Robben Ford and it's my favorite in years. This release is all instrumental and opens with the prelude to Pure, with an intriguing melody with…
Continue Reading »Ears & Eyes Records artist: Matt Booth - Sun Prints - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sun Prints, from Matt Booth and it's a stimulating sonic adventure. Opening with In Tongues, Peter Varnado on drums and Matt Booth on bass lay down a…
Continue Reading »Ears and Eyes Records artist: Esthesis Quartet - Time Zones - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Time Zones, from Esthesis Quartet and it's quite interesting. Opening with Blue Light, Emma Dayhuff on bass leads the way with a simple bass line joined by…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music artist: Rusty Ends - Roadhouses, Juke Joints and Honky-Tonks - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Roadhouses, Juke joints and Honky-Tonks, from Rusty Ends and it's swampy, blues rock. Opening with Bad Like Billy The Kid, has a Tony Joe White feel with…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music artists: Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Barrellhouse Stomp - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Barrelhouse Stomp, from Chris James and Patrick Rynn and it's a roller! Opening with contemporary Chicago style blues track, Goodbye, Later For You, in traditional fashion, Rynn and James open the release…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music Company - Angels Sing The Blues - New release review
I just received the newest release, Angels Sing The Blues featuring performances by Liz Mandeville, Mary Lane, Al Short, Shirley Johnson and Johnny Drummer and it's cool! Opening with Al "Guitar" Short on the Johnny Guitar Watson track,…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music Company artist: Andy Cohen - Road Be Kind - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Road Be Kind, from Andy Cohen and it's quite interesting. Opening with Five and Ten Cent Blues, Andy Cohen shows when he get his impeccable reputation as a…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music Company artist: Andy Cohen - Tryin' To Get Home - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tryin' To Get Home, from Andy Cohen and it's a cool, rural blues release. Opening with Blind Boy Fuller's Step It Up And Go, Andy Cohen wastes…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music Company artist: Elly Wininger - The Blues Never End - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Never End, from Elly Wininger and it's a solid take on traditional blues. Opening with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's, Let That Liar Alone, Elly Wininger on…
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