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
Tag Archives: blues music
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 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
New Blues: Dawn Tyler Watson — ‘Mad Love’
Dawn Tyler Watson — Mad Love Canadian blues vocalist Dawn Tyler Watson‘s newest album, Mad Love, is her fifth recording, and it’s so satisfying that I’m already looking forward to her next project. Produced by “Little Frankie” Thiffault, Dawn Tyler Watson has delivered a collection that proves she can do it all, from electric blues/rock to … Continue reading
New Blues: Blue Moon Marquee — ‘Bare Knuckles & Brawn’
Every now and then, an album comes along that reminds you just how much fun the blues can be. Perhaps I was just in the right mood, or perhaps I was only hearing what I wanted to hear (not a bad way to go through life, by the way), or perhaps Bare Knuckles & Brawn … Continue reading
Must-Hear Music: Glenna Bell — ‘Let Freedom Ring: Songs for a New Generation’
Glenna Bell — Let Freedom Ring: Songs for a New Generation Glenna Bell has given us a new gift. Heck, Glenna Bell is a gift. The first time I was honored to hear her sing live, she took my breath away. Her latest album, Let Freedom Ring, is everything I hoped it would be—simply more … Continue reading
New Roots/Blues: Manx Marriner Mainline — ‘Hellbound For Heaven’
Manx Marriner Mainline — Hellbound For Heaven Label: Stony Plain Records Having a stack of recently released CDs to choose from, I decided to go for the most promising title. Scanning the stack of CD spines, I spied the words “Hellbound For Heaven.” Now this, I thought to myself, sounds like the source of some original … Continue reading
New Blues: Peter Poirier — ‘Empty Arms’
Peter Poirier — Empty Arms Label: ’59Records Empty Arms is a 1950s blues/R&B atmosphere album for today. The debut recording by Boston area guitarist and vocalist Peter Poirier, it is a thoroughly satisfying introduction to his expert ability to capture the essence of the best era of traditional electric blues. Peter Poirier’s vocals are strong … Continue reading
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — ‘Rockhouse Party’
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — Rockhouse Party Label: Severn Records Release date: February 15, 2019 Agreeable from the very first beat, Rockhouse Party — the new album from Big Joe and the Dynaflows — proves that there is still truth in advertising. The band knows how to throw a party, alright. It all starts, of … Continue reading
New Blues: Steve Krase Band — ‘Just Waitin’ ‘
Steve Krase Band — Just Waitin’ Label: Connor Ray Music Houston-based harmonica master and frontman Steve Krase‘s new album —Just Waitin’— proves that the blues are, in fact, a celebration. Not only is Krase is a world class harmonica player, he has the added gift of demonstrating how the harmonica can set a stage ablaze when … Continue reading
