Blue & Lonesome Duo is made up of singer/harmonica player Ronnie Owens, of Li’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes, and singer/guitarist Gordon Harrower, he too of the Grand Dukes, but also of Rattlesnake Shake.

This is an instrumental album, and just like other such albums of quality (think Freddie King’s ‘Let’s Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddy King’), ‘Harpbreaker’ is destined to become a classic!

‘Honey Up’ is a monster! The album showcases Collier’s gritty playing, fiery singing, and her burgeoning song-writing prowess.

Not only does Amanda Fish completely forgo the sophomore slump with this record, but she shows us the victorious side of a champion. ‘Free’ is her triumphant roar that everyone should hear.

Lebo has written some nice songs and, along with a talented band, brings them to life. It’s a fun, solid album showing off some old school cool.

Everything you need to know about the Steve Krase Band’s wonderful Just Waitin’ is in…

Wall is an excellent guitar player who works within the confines of each song. He’ll show some flash when necessary, but for the most part, he’s just playing soulful solos that sound good. He’s not trying to impress the listener.

Any fan of real deal, no b.s., nitty gritty blues, is going to be a fan of ‘Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors.’ If you don’t already have a copy in your collection, get two. Just like in the old days, you might just wear the first one out.

Shay is the youthful embodiment of an old soul, bringing her performances in a powerful, sassy, and seductive way.

What’s nice about ‘All of This Life’ is that it builds just the right amount off of their first album. It’s familiar, but also slightly better, which is the sweet spot for sophomore records.

‘Dyna-Mite’ is jazzy, bluesy, funky, fun, and out-freaking-standing. We highly recommend you get this one – yesterday. Cleary, himself, says it best, “Turn it up loud and press play to detonate…”

Clifton’s band’s sound is reminiscent of classic Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Songs have those same manic tempos and wild performances, equal parts music and catharsis…