by Bman | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, jass/blues, from Vince Maccarone's Los Variants and it's quite cool. Opening with Percy Mayfield's Stranger In My Own Home Town, drummer Maccarone puts a New Orleans type spin on the track with Latin rhythm and Paul Reddick on...
by Bman | Oct 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Blues Guitarist Dan McKinnon Releases New CD As Sharp As PossibleNovember 19, 2013 Mixing equal parts musical scholar, businessman and tattooed rock nā roll rebel, Toronto guitarist Dan McKinnon is not your average bluesman. While his...
by Bman | Oct 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Rust Bucket, from Sean Pinchin. I am new to Sean's work and find it very well composed and heartfelt. Opening with Broke Down Automobile, Pinchin blends modern pop music with blues and country much like John Mayer or Ben Harper...
by Bman | Oct 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Guitarist / Songwriter Sean Pinchin Releases Rust BucketNovember 12, 2013 Watching Toronto-based guitarist Sean Pinchin perform live, it's hard to see the separation between the man and his instrument. Each slide and bent note is...
by Bman | Oct 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release (November 19, 2013), As Sharp As Possible, from Dan McKinnon and it's a rockin blues riot! Opening with Ain't Looking Back, a strong blues rocker with hot drumming from Jon Foster, this 3 piece band plays with a lot of snarl. Aaron...
