Colin James — ‘Blue Highways’ Label: True North Records (release date: October 14, 2016) “Colin James” is the answer to the age old question, “Do Canadians ever get the blues?” If you doubt it, then get James’ new album, Blue Highways (his eighteenth), and believe. On Blue Highways, Colin James takes us on a journey … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2016
New Blues: Sugar Ray And The Bluetones — ‘Seeing Is Believing’
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones — Seeing Is Believing Label: Severn Records (release date of October 7, 2016) Sugar Ray and the Bluetones are consistent as can be. This time, the East Coast-based blues band fronted by harmonica man extraordinaire/vocalist Ray Norcia and featuring Monster Mike Welch (guitar), Anthony Geraci (piano/organ), Michael Mudcat Ward (bass), and … Continue reading
New Rhythm and Blues: Si Cranstoun — ‘Old School’
Si Cranstoun — Old School Label: Ruf Records Wow. Here’s a reason to believe that the entire music industry has not completely failed us in 2016. I’m talking about Si Cranstoun and his riveting new album, Old School, which relies on the tried and true infectious energy of rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues to … Continue reading
New Soul: Tami Neilson — ‘Don’t Be Afraid’
Tami Neilson — Don’t Be Afraid Is Tami Neilson real? Take a listen to the Canadian-raised, New Zealand-based roots singer/songwriter’s new album, Don’t Be Afraid, and you’ll wonder as well. She’s quite a discovery for those of us who are just catching up with her successful career (if you want to know what you’ve been … Continue reading
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