Jack Sock, who has won 35 of his past 47 matches, is in the best shape of his career. Physically, mentally and emotionally he keeps setting his own personal bar higher and higher. At Roland Garros, which begins today, Sock hopes to make it to the quarterfinals (and beyond) at a Grand Slam for the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2017
RED HOT: A Memphis Celebration Of Sun Records Revisiting A Music Legacy On June 16
American classics recut at Sam Phillips’ historic Memphis studios Red Hot: A Memphis Celebration of Sun Records is a jubilant, homegrown album honoring the legacy of the tiny independent label that changed the face of popular music. All proceeds from the Americana Music Society release, due June 16, 2017, will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research … Continue reading
Mike Younger — ‘Little Folks Like You And Me’
Mike Younger — Little Folks Like You And Me Release Date: July 21, 2017 If there’s anything that recent history has shown, it’s that everyone has an opinion. And there’s never been a shortage of independent musicians using their songs as a platform for whatever causes they espouse. What are often lacking, however, are songs … Continue reading
Attention-Worthy Blues: Guitar Slim Jr. — ‘The Story Of My Life’
Guitar Slim Jr. — The Story Of My Life It was his first album and it earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1989. Now, Guitar Slim Jr. has reissued The Story Of My Life—giving contemporary blues fans the chance to appreciate talent that’s been overlooked for far too long by the … Continue reading
David Olney — ‘Don’t Try To Fight It’
David Olney — Don’t Try To Fight It Label: Red Parlor Records David Olney, the prolific singer/songwriter has been celebrated as “The Bard of Nashville.” His latest album, Don’t Try To Fight It, delivers ten provocative songs with such style that the master storytelling label is completely justified. He offers musical philosophizing that speaks as much to … Continue reading
New Blues: Steve Krase – ‘Should’ve Seen It Coming’
Steve Krase – Should’ve Seen It Coming Label: Connor Ray Music Blues harmonica virtuoso Steve Krase has released his latest album, Should’ve Seen It Coming, and it is a party of a playlist. If you need to get things going, put this disc on; it is all about ignition. The production values are up to the high … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Alert: Jimmy Fortune ‘Sings the Classics’
Jimmy Fortune — Sings the Classics Label: The Gaither Music Group Do you have a country music lovin’ momma that could use some new tunes for Mother’s Day (coming up on May 14th)? Read on… Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune has put out an album that is a thoroughly satisfying listening exprience. There … Continue reading
New Country: Eli Young Band — ‘Fingerprints’
Eli Young Band — Fingerprints Label: The Valory Music Co. Release Date: June 16, 2017 Eli Young Band consists of Mike Eli, James Young, Chris Thompson and Jon Jones. So far, they’ve released five very satisfying studio albums. With Fingerprints, they’ve made another record their fans will love. The album, destined to contain several fan favorites, recalls … Continue reading
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