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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 -
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 -
Janet Ryan Is “Mama Soul”
Posted on June 4, 2013 |Janet Ryan is "Mama Soul" ain't no lie. Janet Ryan has a strong, huge voice, and she is not afraid to use it. Her newest album, Mama Soul, is evidence of this.0Comments -
You Won’t Be Able to Get Enough Of The Rides’ “Cant Get Enough”
Posted on May 30, 2013 |Can't Get Enough by The Rides is the kind of album a supergroup should be making. It leaves you wanting more.0Comments -
The Language of the Blues: “BOTTLENECK”
Posted on May 23, 2013 |Although early slide guitar players used knives and bones as slides, blues guitarists soon broke the necks off of bottles for slides. Read all about the guitar slide and it's incredible place in history!!0Comments -
Skip James and the Haunting, (In)Famous Bentonia Blues
Posted on May 20, 2013 |Far-reaching effects of Bentonia blues is a fascinating look at the diversity & influence of varying blues styles.0Comments -
Brick City Blues Festival 2013 — Blues, BBQ, and Charity
Posted on May 13, 2013 |The main event of the evening was Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues. Arnold and his band gave the crowd a set of Chicago blues that was kickin'!0Comments -
Big Joe Stomp Box Company: Guitar Pedals Made Just for Blues
Posted on March 27, 2013 |Like many in the blues world, I've always been a bit of a purist...0Comments -
Terry Quiet Band’s “A Night At The Orpheum” Is Great Live Blues
Posted on March 20, 2013 |When we think about the great live albums, we often think about the great live bands that made them....0Comments -
Is Tas Cru Tired of Hearing Bluesmen Cryin’?
Posted on March 12, 2013 |This album is good listening on many levels. The musicians are first class and so is the playing. Sound and production quality is excellent. What really seals the deal here is that this album is just a bunch of fun to listen to!0Comments
