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Gregg Allman; A Blues Scholar With A Lifetime of Rock Royalty
Posted on June 19, 2013 |Gregg Allman talks about the upcoming movie on his life, wanting a Blues Music Award, lovingly discusses his many blues influences, and why vinyl is making us lazy!0Comments -
Dana Fuchs’ “Bliss Avenue”: Mean, Dirty, Lonely… Rich and Full
Posted on June 18, 2013 |With wit, intensity and thoughtful words, "Bliss Avenue" is an album that will bear play after play and then discussion as it is an open conversation from the lonely directed to the listener.0Comments -
The Rolling Stones Wear Their Years Well
Posted on June 17, 2013 |Mick Jagger stands thin as a stripper's pole at the edge of the Rolling Stones' lip stage and extends his right arm into the audience, palm up. How has decades of being "the worlds greatest rock band" treated The Stones? Read on.0Comments -
Hans Theessink Gives Us “Wishing Well”
Posted on June 17, 2013 |This is an excellent roots music experience. Wishing Well is exquisitely played, well mixed, and most importantly, shares the love of this music with the listener.0Comments -
Rory Block’s “Avalon” Celebrates Mississippi John Hurt
Posted on June 16, 2013 |We will say this is the finest acoustic guitar playing we have heard in quite some time. The picking on "Avalon" and "Got The Blues Can't Be Satisfied" will blow you away! "Spike Driver Blues" and "Stagolee" are equally exquisite.0Comments -
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Are “On The Verge”
Posted on June 15, 2013 |Kim Wilson's singing has never been better! His harp playing is inspired, but brilliantly restrained, making it all the more poignant. Again, the band does a spectacular job, and the playing is impressive throughout. This is an excellent album, and definitely worth the long wait.0Comments -
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters “Just For Today”
Posted on June 13, 2013 |This is the best work Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters have put on disc in years. Good sound quality and a great mix make this album really easy on the ears too.0Comments -
30th ANNIVERSARY of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Texas Flood”
Posted on June 13, 2013 |Today marks the 30th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan's landmark debut album, Texas Flood.0Comments -
Kentucky’s W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival is Bringing the Blues This Weekend
Posted on June 12, 2013 |Roster Includes Returning Favorites and New Acts0Comments -
It’s “Easy Livin’” With Southern Hospitality
Posted on June 11, 2013 |Produced and engineered by Tab Benoit at his Whiskey Bayou Studios, Easy Livin' is a well rounded album. Great sound quality and an excellent mix make this an easy album to listen to, and really lets the music shine.0Comments
