Sometimes a great musician comes along who articulates just the emotional state you haven’t even realized you are in. This happened with Jose Gobbo Trio‘s new album, Current. The album’s sonic waves are bound to transport you to that place. If not, then just enjoy the floating. Gobbo, a virtuoso Brazilian jazz guitarist whose debut … Continue reading
There’s no country as agreeable as roadhouse country. And if you agree, you should listen to Almost Time, the latest release from John Surge and the Haymakers. Almost Time distills the barroom experience. Guiding the way, on his second album as frontman of John Surge and the Haymakers, Surge rocks and soothes, banters and reveals. … Continue reading
There’s no escape from the reflective quality of the pure truth in Will James’ latest album, Sundancer. Give it a listen and see if it doesn’t make total sense to you on a deep, possibly secret, level. Is it the instantly trustworthy material, the nuanced instrumental performances, or the charismatic persona of Mr. James that … Continue reading
“For a good time….” Sure, there are several ways to finish that sentence. Perhaps you’re not yet familiar with the most reliable ending, so I’ll just write it here for you: “listen to Nosy Neighbors, the latest album from Paul Boddy & The Slidewinder Blues Band. It’s a set of 12 songs, including 10 originals. … Continue reading
Not since the great Patti LaBelle shared news of having a “new” one has anyone given such meaning to the lyric “attitude.” Welcome to the latest release from Soulful Femme—Attitude—what else? It’s one of the most consistently entertaining albums released lately. Soulful Femme (Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato) know what it means to release, alright. … Continue reading
Award-Winning International Vocalist & Recording Artist Cosimo Lizzi Releases EP “Volare” Cosimo Lizzi, the award-winning international vocalist and recording artist known for his well-received debut album Amore del Passato, has released his latest EP, Volare. The four-track EP was released on February 1, 2024—a date that paid homage to the release of the original, classic, … Continue reading
Label: Gulf Coast Records There’s nothing better than an album full of music that the recording artist clearly loves. That’s what you get with Kevin Burt & Big Medicine’s latest disc, Thank You, Big Brother: A Tribute to Bill Withers. While I admit to playing tracks 6 (“Ain’t No Sunshine”) and 7 (“Lean On Me”) first, … Continue reading
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