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Mukthiland Records artist: Fred Hostetler - Blues Back Pages - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Back Pages, by Fred Hostetler and it raw and gritty. Opening with Hey Corporate Vandals, Fred Hostetler lays down a blues rocky kinda JJ Cale feel.…
Continue Reading »Mukthiland Records artist: Fred Hostetler - Fortuna Redux - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fortuna Redux, from Fred Hostetler and it's a cool slide of the blues. Fortuna Redux was a form of the goddess Fortuna in the Roman Empire who…
Continue Reading »Mukthiland Records artist: Fred Hostetler - Fred's Blue Chair Blues - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fred's Blue Chair Blues, from Fred Hostetler and it's a cool set of straight forward blues and ballads. Opening with Jimmy Reed's Bright Lights, Big City, Fred…
Continue Reading »Mule Skinner Blues - Cisco Houston
Gilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of recording together. Houston was a regular recording…
Continue Reading »MuleTone Records artist: Mark Muleman Massey - Been A Long, Long Time - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Been A Long, Long Time, by Mark Muleman Massey, and it's a strong mix of blues, soul and R&B. Opening with title track, It's Been A Long,…
Continue Reading »Multi Blues Music Award Nominee Al Basile Brings His Songs and Stories to Life on New CD, "Me & the Originator," Out June 15 on Sweetspot Records
Multi Blues Music Award Nominee Al Basile Brings His Songs and Stories to Life on New CD, Me & the Originator, Out June 15 on Sweetspot Records RUMFORD, RI – Multi Blues Music Award nominee Al Basile brings…
Continue Reading »Multi-Blues Music Award Nominee Al Basile Makes a Loud Statement on New CD, "Quiet Money," Coming September 15 from Sweetspot Records
Multi-Blues Music Award Nominee Al Basile Makes a Loud Statement on New CD, Quiet Money, Coming September 15 from Sweetspot Records RUMFORD, RI – Sweetspot Records announces a September 15 release date for Quiet Money, the new CD…
Continue Reading »MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST BLUES/ROOTS ARTIST AL LERMAN RELEASES 'SLOW BURN'
MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST BLUES/ROOTS ARTIST AL LERMAN RELEASES 'SLOW BURN' June 24, 2016 Al Lerman has worn many hats in his forty-plus years as a career musician. He leads the 2X Juno Award winning band Fathead, plays saxophone & harmonica…
Continue Reading »Multiple Award-Winning Pianist David Maxwell Mixes Blues & World Music on His New CD, "Blues in Other Colors," Coming October 16 from Shining Stone Records
Grammy and Multiple Blues Music Award-Winning Pianist David Maxwell Mixes Blues and World Music on His Palette for Blues in Other Colors CD, Coming October 16 from Shining Stone Records Special Guests Include Multi-Instrumentalist Harry Manx MIAMI, FL…
Continue Reading »Multiple Blues Music Award Nominee Tad Robinson Brings His Soul/Blues Sound from "Day Into Night" on New CD, Coming April 21 from Severn Records
Multiple Blues Music Award Nominee Tad Robinson Brings His Soul/Blues Sound from Day Into Night on New CD, Coming April 21 from Severn Records ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records announces an April 21 release date for Day Into…
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