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Delmark Records artist: Jimmy Johnson - Every Day of Your Life - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Every Day of Your Life, by Jimmy Johnson and it got real feel. Opening with swamp funky, title track, Every Day of Your Life, old school Chicago…
Continue Reading »Red Tint Records artist: Big Mike & the R&B Kings - This Song's For You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, This Song's For You by Big Mike & the R&B Kings and I really like it. Opening with New Orleans Funk infused, Last Night with Big Mike…
Continue Reading »Jim Stephens - Yellow River - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Yellow River, from Jim Stephens and it's a cool mix of rock and R&B. Opening with foot stomper, Torture Me, Jim Stephens on lap steel surrounds himself…
Continue Reading »Watermelon Slim - Traveling Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Traveling Man, from Watermelon Slim and it's quite good. Recorded Live at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City in 2016, these recordings capture the authenticity and focus…
Continue Reading »World Talent Records artist: The Forrest McDonald Band - Blues In A Bucket - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues In A Bucket, from The Forrest McDonald Band, and it's a solid release of blues, funk and soul. Opening with New Orleans soaked, Boogie Me Till…
Continue Reading »Angel Forrest - Hell Bent With Grace - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hell Bent With Grace, from Angel Forrest, and it's a solid rocker. Opening with Menie the Monster, a sure footed rocker, Forrest shows excellent poise with a…
Continue Reading »Val Starr & The Blues Rocket - Lighter Side of the Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Lighter Side of the Blues, from Val Starr & The Blues Rocket and it's a cool mix of 40's style pop and blues. Opening with Say Goodbye…
Continue Reading »The Jimmys - Gotta Have It - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Gotta Have It, from The Jimmys and it's a cool blues and boogie collection. Opening with Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet, Jimmy Voegeli leads the way on piano…
Continue Reading »Jangling Sparrows - Bootstraps and Other American Fables - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bootstraps and Other American Fables, from Jangling Sparrows and it's really cool. Opening with Estuaries, a rocker with a contemporary beat, rowdy vocals and a wide open…
Continue Reading »Hamilton Loomis - This Season - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the latest release, This Season, from Hamilton Loomis and I got to tell you, it's the best seasonal album I've ever heard (non traditional of course). I typically will only review…
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