Giles Robson — Don’t Give Up On The Blues Label: American Showplace Music Blues harmonica virtuoso and Blues Music Award winner Giles Robson knocks it out of the park with his new solo recording, Don’t Give Up on the Blues. It’s a dynamic electric blues album with 12 all original tracks. This collection of impeccable … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Zac Brown Band’s New Album — The Worst of New Country?
Zac Brown Band’s New Album — The Worst of New Country? A disappointment arrives due to expectation. My expectations were obviously misplaced. The new album from Zac Brown Band, The Owl, is a very sad reminder of the state of country music in 2019. Just when the Ken Burns documentary is healing most wounds from the … Continue reading
New Soul/Blues: Tad Robinson — ‘Real Street’
Tad Robinson — Real Street Label: Severn Records Tad Robinson’s new album, Real Street, is a voyage to the inner searching of those brave enough to contemplate life and love head on. With a voice that can melt even the most experienced of lovers, he delivers a collection of songs that nearly redefine everything you … Continue reading
Hear Justin Moore’s New Country Single: ‘Why We Drink’
Justin Moore — Why We Drink Label: Big Machine ‘Cause this song is so good. And easy-going. And sunny. And tempting. And because it showcases Justin Moore in the best way — sounding as natural as always, and as country as you always expect him to be. Sorry, I just caught up in the catchy … Continue reading
New Roots/Rock/Alt-Country: Red Idle Rejects — ‘Genus Americanas’
Red Idle Rejects — Genus Americanas Red Idle Rejects, Steve Bowling’s Cincinnati-based band, call themselves “a rock + roll outfit.” They are all that, and more on this, their third album. If you yearn to tune in a Johnny Cash of your own generation, then let me introduce you to Red Idle Rejects. They play … Continue reading
New Blues: Ronnie Earl — ‘Beyond the Blue Door’
Ronnie Earl — Beyond the Blue Door Award-winning blues guitar master Ronnie Earl delivers his new record, Beyond the Blue Door, on August 30th, 2019 on Stony Plain Records. The set features Earl backed by his band The Broadcasters, as well as guest appearances by Kim Wilson (harmonica and vocals), David Bromberg (acoustic guitar and … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Billy Droze — ‘Renaissance’
Billy Droze — Renaissance Label: RBR Entertainment Straight up bluegrass, delivered with admirable clarity and impressive musicianship. What else can one hope for from one of the rising stars in today’s roots music scene? It’s all there — and more — in Renaissance, the new release from Billy Droze. Billy Droze is quickly becoming the name … Continue reading
New Blues: Paul Gabriel — ‘Man of Many Blues’
Paul Gabriel — Man of Many Blues Label: Smoke Ring Records (With Special Guests: Duke Robillard, Christine Ohlman, Sugar Ray Norcia) Man of Many Blues is the new release from Blues Music Award-nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Paul Gabriel. It delivers thirteen original songs featuring Paul Gabriel backed by a stellar collection of musicians, including … Continue reading
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