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Month: September 2020
Second new album of 2020 due just in time for the election
The recording of the album’s leadoff tracks — Bobby Blue Bland’s “Love to See You Smile,” Little Milton’s “I’m Gonna Cry a River,” and Joe Simon’s “Something You Can Do Today” — set the deep soul template for the eight original numbers that fill out the record.
“Come On” is a blues rock song. It talks about going after what you want, fighting for justice and for what you believe.
Not included on the band’s debut EP, New Illusion, “More” will surely find its home on their next full length release.
Ramirez will celebrate the release of ‘Here I Come’ at The Palladium with Anson Funderburgh, who produced the album
World Premiere Track: “I first heard ‘Blues Stop Knockin’ At My Door’ from Lazy Lester and I think I love his version maybe as much as the original by Al Ferrier, both great artists from the southern Louisiana area.” – Rick Shea
“I chose this track to be the lead single on my new acoustic album because it’s so much fun, with the slide guitar and gang-vocal chorus, “all night long.”
Listen to “Mèsi Bondye” from the re-release of ‘Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes’
The Highway Kind finds lead singer Josh Abbott embracing life as a loving husband and doting father of two after 12 years as a road warrior and frontman of his country band
Acclaimed collection celebrates The Staple Singers’ Stax years, including all of their studio albums on the iconic label, plus live recordings and rarities. Out November 13th on Craft Recordings.