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The Best of “Don’t Call Her Larry Blues Mix” Delivers Fine, Sultry Blues
Posted on May 8, 2013 |This album is at once subtle, classy, well executed, and well played. It is a cut above. Perhaps the best thing about The Best of Don't Call Her Larry Blues Mix is that it is a whole lot of fun.0Comments -
Showing off: Alone Together with the Blues
Posted on May 6, 2013 |This is no simple stuff. Excellently arranged and produced, not a party CD, but for something smaller and more intimate, this CD is a hit. So buy yourself a copy and have some fun.0Comments -
Lisa Mann & Her Really Good Band’s 2013 “Til the Wheels Come Off” Tour!
Posted on May 3, 2013 |The Pacific Northwest is a great place for music lovers and the Blues in particular, and Lisa Mann & Her Really Good Band are bringing the Northwest's to a midwest showcase!0Comments -
The Soul of John Black Is In A Sunshine State of Mind
Posted on May 1, 2013 |TSOJB's last outing, Good Thang, was a great mix of blues tinged, soul and funk influenced joy. A Sunshine State of Mind, on Yellow Dog Records, is TSOJB's 5th release. This album is a huge leap forward; it is more focused, concise, and much, much tighter!0Comments -
“Kids Like Blues” Are Getting Schooled
Posted on February 26, 2013 |Have you ever asked a child what they learned in school and the reply be "a song called 'Deel Elem Blues' then we blogged about the experience and learned how to make better decisions"?0Comments -
“Spokane Blues” by Tyler Bryant
Posted on February 5, 2013 |During an interview in Spokane about his stolen equipment, Tyler Bryant came up with a song about the town that was featured on local TV, but the news had some thoughts of their own...0Comments -
How Did We Miss This? It’s A “Good Thang”
Posted on January 27, 2013 |This is blues with a pulse! There are several stellar tracks here. "Digital Blues" will remind you of 70's soul with its great beat and crisp rhythm guitar (which is a welcome constant throughout the entire album). Bingham slides a nice little bluesy solo in and the keyboarding throughout is a nice touch.0Comments -
The Sunshine Blues Festival Is A New Tradition
Posted on January 27, 2013 |Attending any outdoor music event in Florida is an experience to be remembered. The Sunshine Blues Festival was no exception.0Comments -
The L.A. Living Room Blues
Posted on December 10, 2012 |In the heart of L.A. is a Juke Joint. The interior long, narrow, & dimly lit with tiny tables lining the side. Everything leads to a small stage... and that's where the magic has happened for decades.0Comments -
JP Soars’ – “More Bees With Honey” Is Sweet!
Posted on December 6, 2012 |Tweet In 2009, JP Soars and his band, The Red Hots, won 1st place in the Blues Band category at the International Blues Challenge. Since then, Soars’ star has been rising steadily. More Bees...0Comments
