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Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Prove It On Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Prove It On Me, by Rory Block and it's pretty tasty. Opening with Helen Humes' He May Be Your Man, Rory Block uses her laid back bluesy…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Sass Jordan - Rebel Moon Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rebel Moon Blues, from Sass Jordan and it's got a raw edge. Opening with a funky take on Sleepy John Estes' Leaving Trunk, Sass Jordan shows just…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Sue Foley - One Guitar Woman - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Guitar Woman, from Sue Foley and it's an acoustic solo release in tribute to female pioneers of guitar. Opening with Elizabeth Cotten's Oh Babe It Ain't…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Sue Foley - Pinky's Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (October 22, 2021), Pinky's Blues, from Sue Foley and I think it's her best yet! Opening with title track, Pinky's Blues, Foley digs in on guitar, establishing…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: The Duke Robillard Band - They Called It Rhythm & Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, They Called It Rhythm & Blues, by The Duke Robillard Band, and it's another stellar performance by the Duke and his crew. Opening with swing blues, Here…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Struck Down - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Struck Down, by The Fabulous Thunderbirds and it's one of their best. Opening with Struck Down By The Blues, Kim Wilson has the mic singing lead vocals…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: The Hogtown Allstars - Hog Wild - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hog Wild, from The Hogtown Allstars and it's super. Opening with New Orleans flavored, Mr. Lucky, featuring Chuck Jackson on lead vocal, Gary Kendall on bass, Pat…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: The Strongman Blues Remedy, Volume 1 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Strongman Blues Remedy, Volume 1, from The Strongman Blues Remedy and it's chocked full of foot tapping blues. Opening with blues rocker, Hard Luck, leader Steve…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau - Lead Belly's Gold - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Lead Belly's Gold, from Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau and it's pure gold! This release, composed mostly of traditional and Lead Belly originals is spiced with a few originals by Bibb and…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: Habib Koite' and Eric Bibb - New Release Review
I have just received Brothers In Bamako, the newest recording from American singer/guitarist Eric Bibb and West African singer/guitarist Habib Koite'. This recording will hit the streets on November 6, 2012. This is an interesting blend of American…
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