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LeVee Town - Trying To Keep My Head Above Water - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Trying To Keep My Head Above Water, from Levee Town and it's a lot of fun. Opening with The Music Martyr, Levee Town, led by Brandon Hudspeth…
Continue Reading »Many Hats Records artist: Michael Rubin - I'll Worry If I Wanna - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I'll Worry If I Wanna, from Michael Rubin and I really like it. Opening with Little Rabbit, a cool shuffle. With an intro that parrots the Bunny…
Continue Reading »Gritbiscuit Records artist: Christopher Lockett - At The Station - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, At The Station, from Christopher Lockett and it's a cool blend of country, folk, rock and blues. Opening with The Reckoning, Christopher Lockett hits square on with…
Continue Reading »Bman's Picks 2022
Bman's Picks 2022 This will be a long process, certainly taking until the end of the year as new releases are received, but I am posting them as I reconsider my recommendations and select the best of the…
Continue Reading »Gearbox Records artist: Binker Golding - Dream Like A Dogwood Wild Boy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (June 17, 2022), Dream Like A Dogwood Wild Boy, from Binker Golding and it's a blend of rural blues and city jazz. Opening with (Take Me To…
Continue Reading »Alice Austin - Goodnight Euphoria - New Release Review
< I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Goodnight Euphoria, from Alice Austin and it's quite good. Austin, who fronts Black Sabbitch and has Zola Turn and The Lavas in her history brings a…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Mercy Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mercy Me, from Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters and it's strong. Opening with Muddy Waters' classic shuffle, Blow Wind Blow in Earl style and it's great. With…
Continue Reading »Ermelinda Cuellar - What A Difference A Day Made - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, What A Difference A Day Made, from Ermelinda Cuellar, and it's a strong mix of jazz standards and Latin flavored music. Opening with Man With A Horn,…
Continue Reading »AKKU Quintet Manuel Pasquinelli - Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live, from AKKU Quintet and it's an exciting compositional piece. Opening with Waves, featuring Manuel Pasquinelli on drums and Moja Nydegger on keys the track blooms as…
Continue Reading »DIVA Jazz artist: The Diva Jazz Orchestra - Diva Swings Broadway - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, DIVA Swings Broadway, from the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and it's power horns to the max. Opening with Heart, there's no question that this band is loaded with…
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