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Omnivore Recordings artist: Henry Townsend and Roosevelt Sykes - Blues Piano and Guitar - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Piano and Guitar, live 1973 recordings of Henry Townsend and Roosevelt Sykes and it's really strong. Recorded live at Washington University, Graham Chapel, this is a…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings artist: Johnny Shines - The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973 - New Relese Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973, by Johnny Shines and it's rich in traditional blues. Playing during his career with Robert Johnson as well as…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings release: Mighty Fine: An Austin City Limits Tribute To Walter Hyatt - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mighty Fine: An Austin City Limits Tribute To Walter Hyatt and it's a star studded release jam packed with great music. This is a recording containing 11…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: Beale Street Saturday Night - Various Artists
I just received the newest release, Beale Street Saturday Night, from Omnivore Recordings and it is raw and pure. Opening with Walkin' Down Beale Street by Sid Selvidge, the listener hears a blend of soul, jazz, blues and…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: Something Got A Hold On Me - The Ru-Jac Records Story, Volume One 1963-1964 - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Something Got A Hold On Me - The Au-Jac Records Story, Volume One: 1963-1964 and it's quite cool. Opening with previously unreleased, Fatback by Lamont Esquires, this…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: The South Side of Soul Street - The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 - New Release Review
I just received the reissue of the South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1972 and it's terrific! This 40 track (2 cd's) collection gathers all of the A's and B's of Minaret's soulful sides for…
Continue Reading »Omnivore reissue of Ru-Jac catalog continues: 'Gene & Eddie with Sir Joe at Ru-Jac'
OMNIVORE’S REISSUE OF RU-JAC RECORDS CATALOG CONTINUES WITH TRUE ENOUGH: GENE & EDDIE WITH SIR JOE AT RU-JAC Gene & Eddie and Sir Joe were stars of Baltimore soul and R&B label. Compilation, out September 2, available on…
Continue Reading »On My Knees - Son Seals
Frank "Son" Seals (August 13, 1942 – December 20, 2004) was an American blues guitarist and singer. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas where his father, Jim "Son" Seals, owned a small juke joint. He began performing professionally…
Continue Reading »On my Knees - Son Seals
Frank "Son" Seals (August 14, 1942 – December 20, 2004) was an American electric blues guitarist and singer. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas where his father, Jim "Son" Seals, owned a small juke joint. He began performing…
Continue Reading »On My Neck / Krypto Blues - Liam Tarpey Band
The Liam Tarpey Band are an energetic young Blues trio from London UK, comprising of Liam Tarpey (guitar and vocals), Rob Millard (bass and vocals) and James Taylor (drums). They formed in 2011, have been gigging extensively since…
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