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Origin Records artist: Tito Carrillo - Urbanessence - New Release Review
I just had the opportunty to review the most recent release, Urbanessence, from Tito Carrillo and it's very cool. Opening with Momentum with a paired lead melody by Tito Carrillo on trumpet and Troy Roberts on sax this…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: ZurHub - Countryside Motorways - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Countryside Motorways, by ZurHub and it's flavorful, Latin infused music. Opening with Social Trust, Mattan Klein on flute trades a melodic exchange with Ezequiel Hezi Jait on…
Continue Reading »Orleans Records artist: Carlo Ditta - Hungry For Love - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hungry for Love, by Carlo Ditta and it's cool. Opening with title track, Hungry For Love, with it's a loose, Lou Reed meets Jr Kimbrough style, this…
Continue Reading »Orleans Records artist: Guitar Slim Jr. - The Story of My Life - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Story Of My Life, by Guitar Slim Jr. and it's really cool. GS Jr. (Rodney Armstrong) is the natural son of Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones). Opening…
Continue Reading »Orleans Records artist: Little Freddie King - Fried Rice & Chicken - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fried Rice & Chicken, from Little Freddie King and its a lot of fun. Opening with Willie Woods' super groove, Cleos Back, Freddie Martin aka Little Freddie…
Continue Reading »Orleans Records artist: Rockie Charles - Born For You
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Born For You, by Rockie Charles and I really like it. Opening with title track, Born For You, Rockie Charles quickly establishes that he is going his…
Continue Reading »Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls Team Up as "Soul Brothers" for New CD Coming from Catfood Records On October 21
Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls Team Up as Soul Brothers for New CD Coming from Catfood Records On October 21 EL PASO, TX – Catfood Records announces an October 21 release date for Soul Brothers, the new album…
Continue Reading »Otis Redding "LP" coming on Stax
LONELY & BLUE: THE DEEPEST SOUL OF OTIS REDDING, DUE OUT MARCH 5 ON STAX RECORDS, COLLECTS SOUL LEGEND’S POIGNANT BALLADS Available on CD and blue vinyl, packaging evokes the look and feel of a late ’60s Stax/Volt…
Continue Reading »OTIS TAYLOR ANNOUNCES THE FIRST ANNUAL TRANCE JAM BLUES FESTIVAL LINE-UP NOVEMBER 25 - 27, 2011
Bob Margolin, Tony Trischka, Don Vappie, George Porter Jr., Standing Bear and Cassie Taylor to appear at Thanksgiving weekend event in Boulder, Colorado; Musicians, educators, singers and fans are invited to participate BOULDER, Colo. — The first annual…
Continue Reading »Otis Taylor's 'Hey Joe Opus/Red Meat' features guests Warren Haynes, Langhorne Slim, String Cheese Incident
March 30, 2015 ROOTS MUSIC VISIONARY OTIS TAYLOR CREATES ATIMELESSS PSYCHEDELIC ALBUM AND DEBUTS HIS TRANCE BLUES FESTIVAL LABEL Hey Joe Opus/Red Meat seamlessly blends hypnotic songs and instrumentals; features guests Warren Haynes, Langhorne Slim and String Cheese…
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