Reviews
← All columns Sort by: Newest Title
Rip Cat Records artists: Fun On Saturday Night - The Blasters - New Release Review
On July 3rd (2012) Rip Cat Records will be releasing the much anticipated new release from The Blasters, Fun On Saturday Night. Phil Alvin on Vocals, Harmonica and Guitar is joined by Keith Wyatt on Guitar; John Bazz…
Continue Reading »RIP - Haskel "Whistlin' Britches" Thompson
Although after considerable research I have not been able to find any verification of this, it is reported by Music Maker Relief Foundation that Haskel “Whistlin’ Britches” Thompson from Winston-Salem, NC has died from an aggressive form of…
Continue Reading »RIP - Jim Mouradian of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - My Thoughts are with his family and friends
Mouradian, of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters, Passes Away Jim Mouradian, bassist for Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters since 2000, suffered a massive heart attack and passed away following the band’s show on Saturday night, January 14, at…
Continue Reading »RIP Blues Master Linsey Alexander 1942-2025
Chicago Blues Master Linsey Alexander July 23, 1942, Holly Springs, MS.- February 22, 2025, Chicago, IL. Linsey Alexander's family has confirmed that this Chicago blues master passed early this morning. Sad sad news for the blues community and…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records Announces Signing Of Seminal SoCal Acts The Blasters, K.K.Martin
Rip Cat Records Announces Signing Of Seminal SoCal Acts The Blasters, K.K.Martin Rip Cat Records announces the signing of two iconic Southern California-based music artists, The Blasters and K.K. Martin. The Blasters formed in Downey, California back in…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist - Mike Eldred Trio - 61/49
I've been told that 2013 is gonna be a great year. If the quality of music coming across my desk this year is a sign... we're in for a windfall. I am reviewing the just released Mike Eldred…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Alastair Greene - Dream Train - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dream Train, from Alastair Greene and it's a smokin' rocker. Opening with title track, Dream Train, Greene on lead vocal and guitar, joined by Jim Rankin on…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Alastair Greene - Live from the 805 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live from the 805, from Alastair Greene and it's a real rocker (and a double live rocker to boot)! Opening with blues rocker, The Sweetest Honey, Alastair…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Blue Lunch - The Blue Lunch Special - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 18, 2014), The Blue Lunch Special, from Blue Lunch. This is a compilation release but the debut on Rip Cat. A selection of hot tracks from previous releases spanning 15 years…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Forty Fours - Twist The Knife - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Twist The Knife, from the 44's and it's hot! Opening with excellent, original instrumental track, Cutting Deep, the band holds a tight blues rally while lead guitar…
Continue Reading »