That’s the album cover of a guy who has something on his mind. And on his latest release, Chasing The Sun, blues rocker Colin James does just that. The album’s eleven tracks (produced and arranged by Colin James and Colin Linden) are evidence to uphold the commonly-held notion that James is a “musician’s musician.” Joining … Continue reading
Randy Lee Riviere‘s new album, Concrete Blues, is a throughly satisfying blues/roots/rock experience. It is best played over and over again with, perhaps, slightly increased volume each time. It’s the kind of music that can take (and deserves) such respect. There’s a unity of purpose driving this recording and the results are phenomenal. With songs … Continue reading
Joe Flip’s highly anticipated third album, ‘Old Soul: Live,’ captures the electrifying energy of a sold-out live performance. Recorded at Le Musique Room in St. Michael, Minnesota—with an energetic, appreciative audience—the album captures 13 inspired songs, and an impressive breadth of styles. Renowned for his high energy, distinctive sound, and handmade oil can guitars, Joe … Continue reading
Label: MoMojo Records With their new album, Happy Hour, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s are upholding a great American blues musical heritage. Although this has been the case for five impressive decades, they sound as fresh, playful, and energetic as ever. There’s a contagious spirit that fills the air when these musicians play and, … Continue reading
Chris BadNews Barnes‘ latest release, BadNews Travels Fast, is a collection of exciting material, stellar players, and top-notch production values that results in a gratifying listening experience that blues/rock lovers will want to experience time and again. These are Nashville blues—blues with a bit of twang in their soul, and Chris Barnes leads the music … Continue reading
Canadian blues rocker Shawn Kellerman‘s latest album, Hell’s Kitchen, is an energizing listening experience. It brings great hope to those who love solid blues/rock. As long as Shawn Kellerman is on a stage, the state of the genre is in fine shape. The entire ensemble of musicians support each other phenomenally throughout the album. The … Continue reading
Thirsty For Your Love, the album from The Sugar Darlings is a shiny gift of soul, wrapped as blues. Whatever that means. The point is, this is music that will move you as well as make you move. Definitely check it out! Continue reading
The opportunity to hear anew songs you thought you knew well, is a welcome event. It’s something that every Dylan fan has right now with the recent release of Rory Block‘s Positively 4th Street. Where does one start (or end) in choosing which songs to include in a Bob Dylan tribute album? Upon hearing Block’s … Continue reading
(on Gulf Coast Records) Half Texas, half California, huh? I can relate. That was the first half of my life. Having grown up in California, and then discovering Austin, Texas for my college years, I can understand Lara Price‘s impulse to make some compelling music. She is clearly one of the musicians keeping Austin the … Continue reading
One Dime Band – Side Hustle One Dime Band is a perfect example of what can ignite when artists work together, with each other. If there was ever an argument for partnership in music, this duo’s album is it. With this, their debut album, One Dime Band offer a blend of blues and R&B, while establishing … Continue reading
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