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“You better be somewhat flexible. I’ve played all kinds of places, 300 people to 200,000. Basically, I treat it as another show. And the rest of it, they’re just life lessons.” – Dave Mason
If ‘Soulfire’ stands as the last word at the end of one chapter of Van Zandt’s long career, ‘Summer of Sorcery’ marks the start of what comes next.
“I remember hearing Slim Harpo’s ‘Scratch My Back’ on AM radio in Rhode Island. I can still recall where I was, who I was with, and how that sound just went through me like a bolt of lightning!” – Duke Robillard
Robin Trower’s newest album, ‘Coming Closer to the Day,’ has been officially released on this 22nd day of March. “I’m very happy with it; I’m very pleased with it,” he told us.
‘Into the Soul’ could just as easily be emanating from an AM/FM radio in the 1970s, with influences spread across several genres but still distinguishing Hyde as a singular artist with a unique musical vision.
“As my children grew up, I decided to pursue music. I know it’s a late jump. I would rather try it and fail than have regrets. This is why I am here.” – Joseph Morganfield
Whether or not Fowler studied James Brown, Bootsy Collins, or George Clinton is irrelevant. Either way, he found “the one,” and puts that magical number forefront on this song.
If you take the time to get the right performance, you’re going to end up with the best record.” – Gary Hoey
Mentored by Motown Master Barrett Strong, Neals has taken the soul-rock-blues world by storm. Her operatically trained voice, combined with stellar writing and instrumental skills have sent her skyrocketing into the musical stratosphere.
‘Walking to New Orleans’ is George Benson’s 45th album, and few sound quite as loose-limbed and flat-out fun as this one.