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Hunnia Records artist: Dionne Bennett - Sugar Hip Ya Ya - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sugar Hip Ya Ya, from Dionne Bennett and it's an energetic performance of Rhythm and Blues. Opening with Clarence Carter's Tell Mama, often associated with Etta James…
Continue Reading »Hunnia Records artist: Little G Weevil - Live Acoustic Session - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live Acoustic Set, from Little G Weevil, and I really like it. From the intro on original track, Keep Going, you can tell that Little G Weevil's…
Continue Reading »Hunters Records artist: JT Lauritsen - Play By The Rules - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Play By The Rules, by JT Lauritsen. Opening with William Bell's Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday, Lauritsen lays down an extremely soulful track with essential keys by Paul Wagnberg; clean guitar…
Continue Reading »Hurricane Ruth - Born On The River - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Born On The River, from Hurricane Ruth. A powerful vocalist, Ruth is backed but David Lumsden on guitar, Gary Davis on bass and Jim Engel on drums. Opening with title track, Born…
Continue Reading »Hurricane Ruth Publishing artist: Hurricane Ruth LaMaster - Winds Of Change - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Winds Of Change, from Hurricane Ruth LaMaster and its a powerhouse. Opening with boogie woogie track, I Feel Lucky, Hurricane Ruth takes charge on lead vocals backed by Brian Curtis on keys,…
Continue Reading »Hurricane Ruth Records: Hurricane Ruth - Ain't Ready For The Grave - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Ain't Ready For The Grave, from Hurricane Ruth, and it's powerful. Opening with Barrelhouse Joe's, a solid boogie, Hurricane Ruth on lead vocal is joined by Reese…
Continue Reading »Hwy 11 Records artists: Sunday Wilde & Reno Jack - Two - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Two, from Sunday Wilde and Reno Jack and it's colorful. Vocalist/ piano player, Sunday Wilde leads the way on opener, Howlin' Wolf's Howling For My Darling with…
Continue Reading »Hwy11 Records artist: Sunday Wilde - Blueberries and Grits - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Blueberries and Grits, from Sunday Wilde and it's sassy. Opening with New Orleans flavored, Show Me A Man, Wilde's trademark vocal style and piano finesse blends nicely with the trumpet work of…
Continue Reading »Hyperspace Records artist: Star People - Black Tie & Tales - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Black Tie & Tales, from Star People and it's an adventurous project. Opening with I, Starman, William Olland, Paul Gifford and Lorenza Ponce blend soft vocals over…
Continue Reading »Hypnotation Records artist: Michael Falzarano - I Got Blues For Ya - New release review
I just received a copy of the newest release, I Got Blues For Ya, from Michael Falzarano and it's a riot. Opening with The Night King Curtis Died, a lumbering 12 bar number, features strong vocals, lead and…
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