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
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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
New Jersey Musical Cornerstone Glenn Morrow Returns To Action With A Raucous Cry For Help
The rocker from the Individuals, “a”, and Rage To Live delivers a fresh set of songs and stories from the Mile Square City on June 23rd With a new band behind him and a reinvigorated spirit, Glenn Morrow will release his latest collection of raucous rockers via Rhyme and Reason Records. The eponymous Glenn Morrow’s … Continue reading
New Country: Rick Monroe — ‘Gypsy Soul’
Rick Monroe — Gypsy Soul Release date: May 12, 2017 (to pre-order, click here) This six-track EP is a great introduction to Rick Monroe’s skills as a singer and songwriter. It’s a journey that visits just about every facet of his musical soul, and with sumptuous results. If you long for a country song that … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Nu-Blu — ‘Vagabonds’
Nu-Blu — Vagabonds Label: Voxhall Records The Bluegrass/Americana group Nu-Blu has released their new album, Vagabonds (their sixth studio album). It overflows with heart and harmony. The lead single, “Still Small Voice,” features Country Music Hall of Fame singer Jimmy Fortune. Like nearly every track, the single is thoughtful and inspiring, create a highly satisfying experience. … Continue reading
Volumes 3 & 4 Of Art Pepper’s Legendary “West Coast Sessions!”, Featuring Jazz Giants Lee Konitz And Bill Watrous, Coming In Expanded Reissues From Omnivore On June 3Oth
Late ’70s/early ’80s series of Japanese-only releases, produced by Pepper, to be available in U.S. for the first time. Each features two bonus tracks, plus liner notes from Laurie Pepper Laurie Pepper, widow of legendary jazz alto saxophonist Art Pepper, explains the West Coast Sessions! concept best in her liner notes for a pair of … Continue reading
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