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The Ron Kraemer Trio with the Nashville Cats - Saratoga Swing - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sarasota Swing by The Ron Kraemer Trio and It's a solid batch of hot jazz and blues. Opening with Junior Steps, Reggie Murray on sax and B-3…
Continue Reading »Jeff Berlin - Jacksongs - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jacksongs, by Jeff Berlin and it's a really nice tribute to Jack Bruce's music. Opening with Creamed, Berlin on bass and keys is joined by Ron Hembly…
Continue Reading »Goldenlane Records artist: Ben E. King - Supernatural Soul - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Supernatural Soul, by Ben E. King and it's solid. Opening with classic, Stand By Me, King on lead vocal is joined by Bette Smith on vocal and Ronnie…
Continue Reading »Music Maker Foundation: Shelton Powe - Self Titled (Listener's Circle Volume 55) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent Self-titled release, Shelton Powe and it's quite good. Opening with Amtrak Train, Shelton Powe on acoustic guitar and vocal sets a very authentic feel. With his tight Piedmont…
Continue Reading »True North Records artist: Crystal Shawanda - Midnight Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Midnight Blues, from Crystal Shawanda, and it's a strong R&B flavored blues release. Opening with title track, Midnight Blues, Crystal Shawanda brings her soulful vocal style to…
Continue Reading »Jeff Beck has died ... my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I almost can't believe that I am writing this but I guess each of us ends up there at some point. I have likely seen Jeff Beck more times in concert than any other band, local or international.…
Continue Reading »Gypsy Soul Records artist:The Commoners - Find A Better Way - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Find A Better Way, from The Commoners and it has all of the swagger and sting you would want. Opening with title track, Find A Better Way,…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artists: The Rockats - Start Over Again - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Start Over Again, from The Rockats and it's a great rocker. Opening with Nervous Breakdown, it's hard not to sing along with it's classic rockabilly flavor and…
Continue Reading »South Island Rhythm Kings - Still That Way Today - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Still That Way Today, from South Island Rhythm Kings and it's a rolling blues party. Opening with title track, Still That Way Today, "Lazy" Mike Mallon on…
Continue Reading »Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors - Keeping It In The Family - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Keeping It In The Family, by Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors, dedicated to keeping alive the sounds and spirit of blues master Sterling "Mr. Satan" Magee.…
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