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Unshakeable - The 24th Street Wailers - New Release Review
I just got a copy of Unshakeable, the new 24th Street Wailers CD and they continue to grow as a band. Lindsay Beaver, lead singer and drummer for the band, Mike Archer on bass, Emily Burgess on guitar…
Continue Reading »OBNOX STOMP - John Fairhurst
“John Fairhurst is worth every bit of praise he’s already garnered. Capable of creating jaw-dropping moments live, he is possibly the finest guitarist you’ll ever see.” – Chris Long, BBC Manchester Heavy blues, slide guitar and deep growling…
Continue Reading »Steve Strongman's New CD Is Garnering Great Reviews and Airplay Throughout North America
A Natural Fact: Steve Strongman's New CD Is Garnering Great Reviews and Airplay Throughout North America Since it's release in early May, the new acoustic CD A Natural Fact from bluesman Steve Strongman has been getting regular airplay…
Continue Reading »Cherry Red - Eddie Martin Band
With 11 acclaimed cd releases,3 USA tours and constant globe-trotting since turning professional in 1995, London-born Martin has been booked and rebooked for many major roots festivals internationally including 3 WOMAD appearances, Bulldog Bash, Glastonbury, Colne and Burnley…
Continue Reading »Earwig Music artist: Guitar Mikey & The Real Thing - Out Of The Box - New Release Review
Guitar Mikey and The Real Thing have a new cd called Out Of The Box and that's a perfect description for a blues player and this recording. Michael "Guitar Mikey" McMillan teamed up with harp player Billy Gibson…
Continue Reading »Dolores - Marafa Blues
On the road from 2005, Blackmore Rock Bar, Cabinet-making, Magnolia showed up in the best bars of SP, like Bourbon Street, Ton Ton Jazz Bar, Mr Blues, Coffee Wally, between others, besides participating of festivals like the Ibiramotopoint,…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: The Jimmy Bowskill Band - Back Number - New release review
Jimmy Bowskill has released his 5th cd and the new one, Back Number is has all of the components of a winner. The cd is comprised of 11 band composed tracks, 9 which were composed by Bowskill alone.…
Continue Reading »Let The Good Times Roll - Las Hoochie Coochie Girls
Somos una banda de blues formada por mujeres, en constante aprendizaje. La banda comienza en Abril 2010 influenciadas por Blues, Funk Blues, Country Rock, Soul, y por tantos referentes que nos resulta dificil listar. Escuchamos y aprendemos. Y…
Continue Reading »She Was all the World to Me - Big Joe Louis
Big Joe Louis & His Blues Kings had their first LP issued at the beginning of May 1989 - selling out the first pressing after only four days in the shops. Veteran producer Mike Vernon said of the…
Continue Reading »Joanne Shaw Taylor announces new album and UK tour
OCTOBER 2012 UK TOUR 24 HR BOX OFFICE: 0844 478 0898 www.thegigcartel.com New Studio Album: "ALMOST ALWAYS NEVER" Released September 2012 Following her critically acclaimed UK tour in November 2011, due to popular demand, blues rock guitarist and…
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