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Nola Blue Records artist: Larry Taylor and the Taylor Family - Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy, from Larry Taylor and the Taylor Family and it's strong. Opening with She Treat Me Just The Same, Larry Taylor on…
Continue Reading »Slide Records artist: Paul Boddy & The Sidewinder Blues Band - Nosy Neighbors - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nosy Neighbors, from Paul Boddy & The Slidewinder Blues Band, and it's a cool, straightforward contemporary blues band. Opening with easy shuffle, Trouble Finds Me Everyday, Paul…
Continue Reading »Hudspeth and Taylor - Ridin' The Blinds - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Ridin' The Blinds, from Hudspeth and Taylor and it's an excellent new interpretation of early Mississippi Delta Blues. Opening with Poor Boy Long Ways from Home Jaisson…
Continue Reading »M.C. Records artist: Duke Robillard & His All-Star Band - Six Strings of Steel - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Six Strings of Steel by Duke Robillard an it's terrific. Opening with Barney Kessel's Git With It!, Duke Robillard hits the ground running. This is a great…
Continue Reading »The LH Express - Painting Stars - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Painting Stars, from The LH Express (formerly The Lucas Haneman Express) and it's energetic. Opening with Getaway, with it's country rock feel, shows Lucas Haneman up front…
Continue Reading »Solar Music artists: Michael Franklin / Timothy Franklin - Anahata - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Anahata, from Michael Franklin and Timothy Franklin and there's some cool music on this release. Opening with horn unfused, Shinkansen, Timothy Franklin lays down a relentless bass…
Continue Reading »Roots Art Records artist: Andres Roots - Vol. 12 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Vol. 12, from Andres Roots and it's a solid acoustic blues release. Opening with So It Is, Subhuti, Roots plays a solid, resonator with slide tune and…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records artists: Arlen Roth and Jerry Jemmott - Super Soul Session! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Super Soul Session!, by Arlen Roth and Jerry Jemmott and its a cool updated, guitar super charged, soul package. Opening with soul favorite, I'm Just A Mortal…
Continue Reading »Soulful Femme - Attitude - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Attitude, from Soulful Femme and it's a tight rocker with a blues overtone. Opening with title track, Attitude, Soulful Femme principals Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato get…
Continue Reading »NOLA Blue Records artist Lil' Jimmy Reed with Ben Levin - Back To Baton Rouge - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Back To Baton Rouge, from Lil' Jimmy Reed with Ben Levin and it's terrific. Opening with Jimmy Reed shuffle, Down In Virginia, Lil' Jimmy Reed is up…
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