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Transformation - Eric Gales - New release review

I just got the long awaited Eric Gales release Transformation (CD to be released on August 16, 2011). Eric never fails to breathe fire through his guitar, whether it be a "guitar era" explosion or a riff filled blues tune. This release falls right in line. The...

Angel Of Mercy - Daddy Mack Blues Band

When people say, “Memphis blues ain’t what it used to be,” they haven’t heard the Daddy Mack Blues Band. All of its members at one time or another played in the Fieldstones, one of the most talked-about urban blues bands since the 1970s. Led by Mack Orr on lead guitar...

Memphis Jewel - Jackie Johnson new release review

This is a real solid vocal recording of original and cover tunes rooted in the blues but with heavy soul influence. There are are a few tunes that bridge the jazz arena and others like Love You Still which dig into the blues. Hope you enjoy the ride.“Like” Bman’s...