by Bman | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Constellation, from Mercedes Nicole, one of Seattle top performers. Opening with Ellington's I Ain't Got Nothing But The Blues, Nicole on lead vocal shows her own styling on the cover, with a real...
by Bman | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Lost Nights at the Leopard Lounge, from Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers and it's versatile contemporary blues selection. Opening with shuffle track, No Good, Michele leads the way on vocal backed by...
by Bman | Dec 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the new release (January 7, 2014), Blue Yonder, from Hard Garden and they are putting their own contemporary spin on the blues. Opening with I Feel Evil, a shuffle track with cool harp by Michael Wilde and vocals by Son Jack Jr. Son House's Depot Blues...
by Bman | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Powertrain effectively meshes the diverse influences of its members to create their unique blend of melodic metal, classic rock and power pop. The music stirs memories of the classic guitar and Hammond-driven hard rock of Deep Purple and Uriah Heep, the airy prog of...
by Bman | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Born & raised in Seattle, Key grew up exploring the great world of the Pacific Northwest during a time when the old Indian totems still stood tall and proud, when the powerful Indian spirit still breathed freely in nature. One can hear this presence in Key's...