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Membrane Records artist: Jon Zeeman - Down On My Luck - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Down On My Luck, from Jon Zeeman and it's quite entertaining. Opening with a loping shuffle, You're Right, I'm Wrong, Zeeman shows a good command of the guitar and shore handed riffs.…
Continue Reading »Memphis Grease artist: John Nemeth - Feelin' Freaky - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Feelin' Freaky, by John Nemeth and it quite cool. Opening with pop tune, Under the Gun, John Nemeth is joined by Danny Banks on drums, Matthew Wilson…
Continue Reading »Memphis International Records artist: Ann Peebles & the Hi Rhythm Section - Live In Memphis - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live In Memphis, from Ann Peebles & the Hi Rhythm Section and it's a cool, live, soul packed R&B release. Opening with If I Can't See You,…
Continue Reading »Memphis International Records artists: The Dinallos - The Dinallos - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release by The Dinallos and it's interesting and diverse. Opening with a cool instrumental, All The Ponies Go 'Round (Danny's Lullaby), Michael Dinallo on guitar, Jim…
Continue Reading »Memphis Jewel - Jackie Johnson new release review
This is a real solid vocal recording of original and cover tunes rooted in the blues but with heavy soul influence. There are are a few tunes that bridge the jazz arena and others like Love You Still…
Continue Reading »Memphis Piano Red
John Williams Born : April 16, 1905 in Germantown, Tennessee. Died : February 5, 1982 in Memphis, Tennessee. American barrelhouse style pianist who played only in the Memphis area and made his recording debut as late as 1969.…
Continue Reading »Memphis Train - Ghost Town Blues Band
Ghost Town Blues Band is a 6-piece Memphis-based group with an intimate knowledge of blues and improvisational jams. This energetic band can turn on a dime from hill country stomp to New Orleans-inspired funk. These Beale St. regulars…
Continue Reading »Menges Music artist: Jon Menges - Spirit of 3, Spirit of 4 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Spirit of 3, Spirit of 4, by Jon Menges and it's a set of solid straight up jazz. The title refers to the make up of musicians…
Continue Reading »Mensch House Records artist: John Akapo - Paradise Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Paradise Blues, from John Akapo and it has a strong blues underpinning and excellent vocals. Opening with Robert Johnson's Ramblin' On My Mind, Taumei "Big John" Akapo…
Continue Reading »Mercedes Nicole - Constellation - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Constellation, from Mercedes Nicole, one of Seattle top performers. Opening with Ellington's I Ain't Got Nothing But The Blues, Nicole on lead vocal shows her own styling…
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