With her latest album, A Crossroads Communion, Denise La Grassa casts a hypnotic spell. Her powerful vocals guide the listener through nine alluring songs that are worthy of her talent. The album is one captivating blues/roots track after another. La Grassa’s energy and focus come through the speakers with a vibrancy that is impressive. Denise … Continue reading
Label: Hopeless Romantic Records Joyann Parker is a powerful musician, singer, and I have no doubt, human being. All three are evident on each track of her new album, Roots — an inspiring blend of blues, rock, soul, and Americana that showcases Parker’s multiple strengths as a vocalist. Parker creates and sustains the perfect balance … Continue reading
Red Idle Rejects — Genus Americanas Red Idle Rejects, Steve Bowling’s Cincinnati-based band, call themselves “a rock + roll outfit.” They are all that, and more on this, their third album. If you yearn to tune in a Johnny Cash of your own generation, then let me introduce you to Red Idle Rejects. They play … Continue reading
Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers — Rhythmland With Rhythmland, Dennis Johnson has delivered a well-thought-out, well rounded, thoroughly satifying collection of songs (9 of 10 being originals) that employ the slide guitar in all of its impressive versatility. If you are in the mood for a master musician dealing out a blend of blues, jazz, … Continue reading
Johnny Nicholas – Fresh Air What an aptly named album. From it’s opening harmonica pushes and pulls, Johnny Nicholas’ latest, Fresh Air, is a breath of soul-sustaining sound. Fresh Air is a collection of 13 tracks; eleven originals and two covers. With the variety of styles offered, it easily seems like two dozen sublime songs. Whether … Continue reading
Travis Green — A Little Too Late Produced by: Kid Andersen It’s never too late. If you think it is, just put the needle back on track one of Travis Green’s new album, A Little Too Late, play to the end, and repeat. These are ten original songs that promise good times, or at least a very … Continue reading
Sam Bush — Storyman Label: Sugar Hill Records The title of the first track of Sam Bush’s new album, Storyman, states his case: “Play By Your Own Rules.” The song recommends a philosophy for living, but it also presents Mr. Bush’s approach to music. On the ten following original tracks, the gentleman officially recognized by … Continue reading
Mike Eldred Trio — Baptist Town The Mike Eldred Trio has extended the artistic reach of the Americana/Roots/Blues genres of music with their latest album, Baptist Town. Recorded in Memphis’ famed Sun Studios, the collection offers just as much variety as you’d hope might come from having been created in the legendary birthplace of Rock N’ Roll. … Continue reading
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