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Blue Heart Records artist: Willie J. Campbell - Be Cool - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Be Cool, from Willie J. Campbell and it's really strong. Opening with You Better Let Go, Sugar Ray Rayford is upfront on lead vocal, with Willie J.…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records artist: Joel Astley - Seattle To Greaseland - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Seattle To Greaseland, from Joel Astley, and it's smoking! Opening with R&B flavored, Born Cryin' features strong vocals by Joel Astley, over a firm bass line by…
Continue Reading »Out Of The Past Music: Steve Howell - Gallery of Echoes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Gallery of Echoes, from Steve Howell and it's a traditional look at traditional blues. Opening with Blind Lemon Jefferson's Stocking Feet Blues, with Howell on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Robert "Top" Thomas - A Thin Dime - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Thin Dime, from Robert "Top" Thomas and it's a solid, contemporary "country blues" style release. Opening with BL Jefferson's One Thin Dime, Robert "Top" Thomas accompanies…
Continue Reading »Mario Rossi Band - Smoke Burst - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Smoke Burst, from Mario Rossi Band and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with title track, Smoke Burst, Mario Rossi on lead vocal and guitar really gets…
Continue Reading »Tall and Mean Records artist: The Hurricane Party - Cat 2 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cat 2, from The Hurricane Party and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Hurricane Party, these guys aren't messing around. With Rocky Pleasants on lead vocal,…
Continue Reading »Guy Belanger - Voyages & Other Stories - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Voyages & Other Stories, by Guy Belanger and it's a solid release with contemporary blues style. Opening with Bayou's Ride, Rob MacDonald on slide, Claude Fradette on…
Continue Reading »Crosscut Records artist: Franck L. Goldwasser - Who Needs This Mess!!?? - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Who Needs This Mess!!??, from Franck L. Goldwasser and it's a thick slice of blues. Opening with with a solid blues number, Don't Give Up On Me…
Continue Reading »Tim Woods - For You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, For You, by Tim Woods and its an earthy contemporary blues release. Opening with Can't Stop Rockin' with it's blend of the Doors and Ten Years After…
Continue Reading »'59 Records artist: Peter Poirier - Hit The Number - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hit The Number, by Peter Poirier and it's really good. Opening with jump track, Jukebox, Peter Poirier is kicking it on lead vocal and guitar, backed by…
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