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Orange County Blues Alert: Papa J & Friends in Concert at HOB/Anaheim, Olde Ship This Week
Real Blues Festival/Orange County Blues Society founder Papa J (pictured above) & Friends perform at the House of Blues/Anaheim this Thursday, March 21 and at the Olde Ship's 20th Anniversary Gala in Santa Ana on Friday, March 22.…
Continue Reading »Orange County Blues Society Holiday Food Drive at House of Blues/Anaheim
Real Blues Festival/Orange County Blues Society founder Papa J (pictured below) hosts a Holiday Food Drive at the House of Blues Anaheim next Thursday, December 27. Proceeds benefit the Orange County Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/311340218970429/ "Bring a can or…
Continue Reading »Orenda Records artist: Dean Mucetti - Isolate//Integrate - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Isolate//Integrate, from Dean Mucetti and it's a cool funk soaked fusion release. Opening with Steps West, inspired by Coltrane's Giant Steps, has a firm, James Brown rhythm…
Continue Reading »Orenda Records artist: Joseph Santa Maria & David Tranchina - Oblique Rhyme - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, and it's curiously cool. Opening with War Crimes, a driving, angular composition, led by Joseph Santa Maria on tenor sax, with a relentless bass line and solo…
Continue Reading »Oreo Cookie Blues - Lonnie mack with SRV
If you've never seen Stevie Ray play acoustic slide and you don't know Lonnie Mack this will be a double treat. I know I really enjoy it. Lonnie Mack (born Lonnie McIntosh, 18 July 1941, Dearborn County, Indiana)…
Continue Reading »Organist Extraordinaire John Ginty Launches "Bad News Travels" Tour, In Concert at 8X10 Club
ORGANIST EXTRAORDINAIRE JOHN GINTY, FRESH OFF DIXIE CHICK'S 'LONG TIME GONE' TOUR LAUNCHES HIS "BAD NEWS TRAVELS" TOUR Headlining 8X10 Club in Baltimore - Friday, May 16 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Organist extraordinaire John Ginty launches his "Bad News…
Continue Reading »Origin Arts artist: Randy Napoleon - Puppets: The Music of Gregg Hill - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Puppets: The Music of Gregg Hill and it's cool and relaxing yet instrumentally stirring. Opening with Andy's Lament, vocalist Aubrey Johnson leads the way with easy Brazilian…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project - Addis Ken - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Addis Ken, from Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project and it's a terrific blend of African rhythms, Ethiopian, Jewish and modern influences. Opening with Tefila, Abate…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Affinity Trio - New Outlook - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, New Outlook, from Affinity Trio and it's really cool. Opening with Onward, a solid bop Eric Jacobson on trumpet carves a strong melody. Joined by Pamela York…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing - Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 20, 2026), Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit, by Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing, and it's complex and intriguing. Opening with The Children…
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