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Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Ain't Nobody Worried - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Ain't Nobody Worried, by Rory Block and it's a solid entry into her Power Women of the Blues series (Volume 3). Opening with Mavis Staples' I'll Take…
Continue Reading »Azuline Music artist: Aimee Allen - Love and the Catalyst - New Release Review
I just hads the opportunity to review the most recent release, Love and the Catalyst, from Aimee Allen and it's a cool breath of fresh air. Opening with Freddie Hubbard's Little Sunflower, Aimee Allen shows cool, expressive vocal…
Continue Reading »Sadson Music artist: Rusty Wright Band - Hangin' at the DeVille Lounge - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hangin' at the DeVille Lounge, from Rusty Wright Band, and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with House of Spirits, Rusty Wright is upfront on lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Futurism Records artist: Grant Geissman - Blooz - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blooz, from Grant Geissman and it a solid fusion of blues and jazz. Opening with Preach, with it's Latin spun gospel approach, Geissman on guitar plays fluid…
Continue Reading »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. Beck,…
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