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Matt Lomeo - When You Call - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, When You Call, from Matt Lomeo, and it's a lot of fun. Opening with One More 1&1, a soulful track with definite Al Green feel. Matt's vocals…
Continue Reading »Joe Bonamassa in Concert - Arizona Fiinancial Theatre - Phoenix, Arizona
I had the pleasure to attend the Joe Bonamassa concert at the Arizona Financial Theatre (Previously Dodge Theater) in Phoenix Arizona on November 18, 2022, in support of his most recent release, Time Clocks, and the house was…
Continue Reading »Steve Knight - Persistence - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Persistence, from Steve Knight and it's a strong, guitar led instrumental release. Opening with Suspects, inventive, Steve Knight on guitar sets the framework for a solid melody,…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Silent Partners - Changing Times - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Changing Times, from Silent Partners, and it's a huge heaping of soul and blues. Opening with Ain't No Right Way To Do Wrong, a deep soulful blues…
Continue Reading »Kings County Blues artist: Emanual Casablanca - Blood On My Hands - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blood On My Hands, by Emanual Casablanca and it's solid rocker with a blues base. Opening with Afraid of Blood, a dark rocker with heavy overtones, Emanual…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Junior Wells - Blues Legend - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Legend, by Junior Wells, and it's terrific. This is a compilation of vintage singles from the 50's and 60's and includes the entire gamut. Opening with…
Continue Reading »Forty Below Records artist: Freedy Johnston - Back On The Road To You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Back On The Road To You, from Freedy Johnston and it's a well written and performed set of great tunes. Opening with Back On The Road To…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Supersonic Blues Machine - Voodoo Nation - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Voodoo Nation, from Supersonic Blues Machine and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with Money, SBM sets up a cool New Orleands flavored funk rocker with a…
Continue Reading »Dennis Johnson - Revelation - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Revelation, by Dennis Johnson and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Don Nix's Going Down, Johnson on slide and vocal, adds a little bounce to the…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records : A Tribute to Eric Clapton - Various Artists - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review a recent release, A Tribute to Eric Clapton from Cleopatra Records and it covers much of his popular music over his vast career. Opening with JJ Cale's, Cocaine, blues guitar man…
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