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Pack Fair n Square - James King & The Southsiders
Jim King is a multi-talented musician. Veteran of thirty five years as a professional, he has played with some of the best musicians and bands on the NW Blues scene. As a band leader, front man or featured…
Continue Reading »Pack It Up - The Tony Campanella Band
Heavy Electric Blues from the Lou! Since the age of eleven, Tony has been infatuated with the sound and feel of the guitar and the positive vibe that resonates from its strings. He was fed the music of…
Continue Reading »Packed My Bags - Joanne Shaw Taylor
Joanne Shaw Taylor is a British blues guitarist and singer who was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at age 16. In 2009 she released her debut album 'White Sugar' on Ruf Records. Her sophomore release was…
Continue Reading »Packrat's Smoke House - Men Of The Swamp Live - New Relase Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Men Of The Swamp Live, from Packrat's Smoke House and it's swampy delta blues at it's best. Opening with The Night Jack Frost Killed Possum Brown, a…
Continue Reading »Painted Rock Records artist: Amy Hart - Live At The Mayne Stage - New release review
I just received the newest release, Live At The Mayne Stage, from Amy Hart and it a soft and rocky blues performance. Opening with In The Zone, Amy plays guitar and performs lead vocals backed by Wally Hoffmann…
Continue Reading »Pajarito Verde Records artist: Alex Martin - Folk Songs, Jazz Journeys - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Folk Songs, Jazz Journeys, from Alex Martin and it's quite good. Opening with Postal De Bata, a heavily Latin influenced instrumental, Alex Martin on acoustic guitar, Keith…
Continue Reading »Palaver Records artist: Lance Whalen - Sweet Sugar Pie - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new Lance Whalen release, Sweet Sugar Pie and although not very bluesy, it scratches an itch. Whalen has a scratchy voice and song style very similar to one of my favorite…
Continue Reading »Pali Gap - Lance Lopez
There's no doubt about it, the state of Texas is well known world wide for its fiery blues guitar players. Even just a cursory look will reveal the state's rich tradition, which easily rivals Chicago and Mississippi for…
Continue Reading »Pan American Blues - DeFord Bailey
DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music star from the 1920s until 1941. Bailey was both the first performer to be introduced as playing on the Grand Ole Opry and also…
Continue Reading »Panache Records artist: Kim Simmonds - Jazzin' On The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jazzin' On The Blues, from Kim Simmonds, and it's quite good. Simmonds, well known front man for Savoy Brown, takes an occasional break from his band and…
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