by Bman | Nov 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
ALBUM REVIEW Antone's 50th presents Chicago Bound Label: Blues Till 2 Recording Company Released: August 28, 2026 DR: TBD "Antone’s 50th" refers to the milestone celebration of Austin’s legendary blues club, Antone's Nightclub, marking half a century as "Austin's Home...
by Bman | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Born in Connecticut but raised on the gritty, sun-drenched sounds of Los Angeles, Hummel has spent the last four decades establishing himself as one of the ultimate torchbearers of West Coast blues—a killer style that seamlessly collapses the distance between...
by Bman | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slow Burn, by Kim Wilson and it may be his best. Opening with Little Milton's, I'm Trying, Kim Wilson is up front on lead vocal with Nathan James really shining on guitar. Barrelhouse Chuck has the...
by Bman | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Not Holding Back!, from Kyle Rowland and it's super. Opening with funky blues, Convict No. 1, Kyle Roland on lead vocal and harmonica shows real feel, with blues master Johnny Burgin and his trademark...
by Bman | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, God Bless the USA, from Aki Kumar and it's cool. Opening with a Chicago style take on Joe Strummer's Should I Stay made popular by the British punk band, The Clash. With a low slung guitar rhythm by...
