Even though the world, with all it’s complexities, swirls around us, there’s always time for a warm, tropical breeze, some splendid blues, and a cold Mai Tai.

We really appreciated the opener “I Need Your Lovin,” where the worlds of ZZ Top and BTO merge. Other high points include the Rory Gallagher classic “Bullfrog Blues,” with Chambers ripping so intensely that we’re betting Rory himself smiled.

‘No Time Like Now’ is tasteful, energetic, guitar driven blues rock at some of its finest.

One of the best artists we’ve heard from the Great White North, he’ll be on everyone’s listening list in no time.

In our opinion, this is the some of the best music that Mayall has laid down in years. ‘Talk About That’ is exciting, varied, and satisfying, and will be viewed as a milestone work…

‘Lonesome Highway’, is a true celebration of Billy Flynn’s 60th trip around the sun. Many of the songs were shared with Jimmy Dawkins before his tragic passing in 2013. He offered his advice, and Flynn truly honors his mentor with this one. Sure to be a Delmark classic!

Albright plays with heart, daring, and conviction. For us, these interpretations really brought home just how well these songs have stood the test of time.

Backed by some of today’s top Nashville session artists, Jo Harman has a hit record on her hands.

This release isn’t for the Saturday night, boogie-woogie crowd. It’s for those of us who still enjoy a glass of sweet tea on a Sunday afternoon. If you fit that category, you’ll be doing yourself a disservice by not immediately purchasing this first-rate record.

This album does not disappoint, and its’ hints at Stax days gone by, and Motown accents of yesteryear are very much appreciated.

Her restate of the vintage soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and blues sounds on which we grew up is as comfortable as our favorite jeans.

The recordings reveal McMullan to be a dynamic performer, possessed of a wide repertoire and capable of performing in a variety of tunings.