Victor Wainwright and The Train — Memphis LoudLabel: Ruf Records Release date: April 24, 2020 As the soon-to-be-released CDs pile up on my desk over the past few weeks, waiting to be heard and reviewed, I’ve been playing one over and over to muster up the energy to take on each new day. That album … Continue reading
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New Blues: Lucinda Williams — ‘Good Souls Better Angels’
Lucinda Wiilliams – Good Souls Better Angels Label: Highway 20 Records Release Date: April 24, 2020 Good Souls Better Angels is the definition of rock-solid blues. It also happens to be the most topical album of three time Grammy award winner Lucinda Williams’ career. It’s a collection of straight up, obstinate blues. The dangerous world … Continue reading
New Blues: Fuel Junkie — ‘All Out’
Fuel Junkie — All Out Fuel Junkie’s new album, All Out, starts with the title song — an explosion of thrilling sound that sets the course for the trip to follow. The next 10 tracks maintain the energy of that ambitious kickoff, and expand on the band’s impeccable showmanship by displaying the fulfilled potential of … Continue reading
New Blues: Sandy Carroll — ‘Blues & Angels’
Sandy Carroll — Blues & Angels Label: Catfood Records Within seconds, on her new album, Blues & Angels, singer/songwriter Sandy Carroll has her usual effect on me. One or two verses from her sympathetic, yet intoxication, vocals and I am in the mood for blues. I can’t get enough of her delivery, doused in spirit … Continue reading
New Blues: Ben Racine Band — ‘Live à Montréal’
Ben Racine Band — Live à Montréal The Ben Racine Band is been one of Montreal’s most critically acclaimed blues acts. Racine brings strong vocals to a stellar musician group (including a tight rhythm section, a sizzling horn section and a show-stopping telecaster guitar). They won the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where Ben won … Continue reading
New Acoustic Blues: Hudspeth & Taylor — ‘Folie a deux’
Hudspeth & Taylor — Folie a deux In the stack of CDs that arrive every few days, eager for review, there is occasionally one that catches my eye before it catchers my ear. Once in awhile there is a CD that stands apart from the rest simply by offering an original, intriguing cover. Such is … Continue reading
New Blues: Giles Robson — ‘Don’t Give Up On The Blues’
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
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
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
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