Honest Lies, the new album from Montreal-based blues/rock guitarist, and songwriter, Justin Saladino is out now. It suggests that the band has continued its evolution into the roots-rock and blues realm. Saladino’s guitar playing has a free, expansive style that works well by contrasting the song’s compact lyrics. The ten original songs on the album … Continue reading
Brad Asher and the Superials — Tulsa Tea Label: Horton Records Brad Absher and the Superials have delivered an authoritative collection of blues/rock performances on their latest album, Tulsa Tea. Brad Absher and band — Dylan Layton (bass), Matt Martin (drums), Jake Hemphill (guitar), EZ Mireless (keys) and Danny Timms (keys), and Brianna Wright and … Continue reading
Nearly three years since his last studio album, superstar Kid Rock returns with Sweet Southern Sugar (via BMG/BBR Music Group) claiming No. 1 on both Independent and Rock Albums charts, No. 4 Country Albums, No. 5 Digital Albums, and No. 8 on the Billboard 200. This solidifies the five-time Grammy nominee’s ninth Top 10 album … Continue reading
The Nashville-based roots rockers deliver a hearty and full-bodied rock ’n’ roll platter with help from some of Nashville’s finest talent, including red-hot singer Margo Price, on April 14, 2017. The Blackfoot Gypsies will unleash a set of original roadhouse rockin’ tunes with To the Top, out April 14, 2017, on Plowboy Records. The Nashville-based powerhouse quartet demonstrate … Continue reading
Strongman — No Time Like Now Label: Sonic Unyon Records Release date: March 10, 2017 If you like a whole lot of energy with your blues, you’re in luck. No Time Like Now, the new release from Canadian artist Strongman, is an album that delivers everything you want in 21st-century, raw, electrified blues and nothing that you don’t want. It is musically … Continue reading
Singer/songwriter Joe Goodkin has released Record of Loss, the follow up to his 2015 achievement, Record of Life. It is the second in a trilogy of EPs; look for the third, Record of Love, later this year. I expect (or at least hope) that the future release will be as healing as this one is emotionally … Continue reading
TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 13 AT LIVENATION.COM FOREIGNER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE MAY 5th “I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” FOREIGNER, the band behind these classic and iconic songs, is turning 40 this year and they’re bringing their friends along for the year-long celebration. First up is … Continue reading
Laurence Jones — ‘Take Me High’ Label: Ruf Records No one revels in exploring the potential of the guitar these days quite as much as two-time British Blues Award-winner Laurence Jones. His new album, Take Me High, uses the instrument as a means of brilliant communication. What he seems to be saying, above all else, is … Continue reading
The Steepwater Band — ‘Shake Your Faith’ Label: Diamond Day Records This record jams. What’s more, the songs themselves are worth all of the effort. There is nothing better than a hypnotic base line, layered with an alternately gritty and smooth vocal. It is the essence of rock, and The Steepwater Band has it. Their … Continue reading
Joey Evans — Nashville Label: Lamon Records Don’t let the album’s title fool you; Joey Evans’ new collection of songs has a lot more rock ‘n’ roll heart and soul to it than it does twang. If anything, play closer attention to the cool persona of Mr. Evans on the CD cover—a man and his … Continue reading
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