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John Richard - Lost In Dublin - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Lost In Dublin, from John Richard and it is quite uniquely cool! Opening with country flavored rocker, I Fall Apart, John Richard steps up to the mic…
Continue Reading »John The Revelator - Blues & Decker
This quartet from Asturias (Spain) called Blues & Decker offers not very orthodox blues, sophisticated moments and wacky explosions of energy in their debut album. 'Stealin' the blues' is an excellent presentation letter of a band that has…
Continue Reading »John The Revelator - I Ain't Superstitious
Back in 1966 when Eric Clapton delivered his heavily overdriven wailing blues licks on the “Beano” album with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, the guitar world was completely shaken up. Legend has it that Eric put his hand flat on…
Continue Reading »Johnny & the Devil - Hans Theessink
We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way…
Continue Reading »Johnny Cox - Thin Blue Line - New release Review
I just received the newest release (March 25, 2014), Thin Blue Line, from Johnny Cox. Opening with Your Love, is a poppy track with a light splash of country. Robbie Bellmore lays some easy going harp work on…
Continue Reading »Johnny Winter's passing has been confirmed - Our prayers are with his friends and family
GENEVA (AP) — Texas blues icon Johnny Winter, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and '70s for his energetic performances and musical collaborations including with childhood hero Muddy Waters, has died. He was 70. His representative,…
Continue Reading »Jon Hines - Memphis Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Memphis Sun, from Jon Hines and I really like it. Opening with title track, Memphis Sun, Jon Hines lays down a solid boogie featuring Cameron Palmer on…
Continue Reading »Jon Lord has sadly passed away
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his…
Continue Reading »Jordan Officer - Blue Skies - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Blue Skies, from Jordan Officer and it's actually quite amazing. I recall being quite taken by Officer's earlier release, I'm Free and this album, totally different, shows what a complete artist Officer…
Continue Reading »Jordan Officer - I'm Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I'm Free, from Jordan Officer and it's terrific! Opening with At Least I've Got The Blues, a cool walking, Thrill Is Gone like track, Officer talks his lyrics, not unlike one of…
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