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Gulf Coast Records/Hillside Global artist: Tito Jackson - Under Your Spell - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (August 6, 2021), Under Your Spell, by Tito Jackson and it blends modern funk, blues, pop and rock for his own style. Opening with Wheels Keep Turning,…
Continue Reading »Gus Spenos - If You Were Gold Baby - New Release review
I just received the newest release, If you Were Gold Baby, from Gus Spenos and it swings. Opening with the title track, Spenos takes the floor with a relaxed vocal styling and tenor sax backed by Wycliff Gordon…
Continue Reading »Gus Spenos - It's Lovin' I Guarantee - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, It's Lovin' I Guarantee from Gus Spenos and it's jumping. Opening with title track, It's Lovin' I Guarantee, Spenos leads the way on vocal and tenor sax. Backed…
Continue Reading »Guy Belanger - Eldorado - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Eldorado, from Guy Belanger and it's pretty cool. Opening with instrumental, Carving The Wind, featuring Guy Belanger interweaving his harmonica work with Robert MacDonald on guitar over…
Continue Reading »Guy Belanger - Traces & Scars - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Traces & Scars, from Guy Belanger, showcasing his talents as a composer, band leader and harmonica player. Opening with My Dearest Friend, a crisp instrumental, Belanger shows…
Continue Reading »Gypsy Soul Records artist: Bywater Call - Self titled - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release by Bywater Call and it's very nice. Opening with thick, Derek Trucks like slide tone from Dave Barnes, Arizona is a soulful, funky pop rocker.…
Continue Reading »Hadden Sayers - Dopamine Machine - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dopamine Machine, from Hadden Sayers and it's strong. Opening with power rocker, Unsatisfied, Hadden Sayers on lead guitar and vocals, shows a take no prisoners attitude, backed…
Continue Reading »Hal Leonard - Smokin' Blues Guitar - Smokin' Joe Kubek - Guitar tab and DVD - Release Review
I've had the opportunity to review Hal Leonard's release, Smokin' Blues Guitar featuring Smokin' Joe Kubek. This is a well prepared and clearly illustrated instructional video and accompanied lesson book. The chapters are Licks, Riffs, Turnarounds, Rhythm, Slide…
Continue Reading »Hal Leonard Corporation : Play Like Freddie King - New Release Review - Instructional Book
I just had the opportunity to review the a really nice instructional book from Hal Leonard Corporation, Play Like Freddie King, The Ultimate Guitar Lesson. Dave Rubin has really done it this time with a super book demonstrating…
Continue Reading »Ham-Bone Records artist: Hamilton Loomis - Give It Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Give It Back, from Hamilton Loomis and it knocks me out! Loomis really has developed his own style and has a great groove. Opening with Stuck In A Rut, Loomis lays his…
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