Wednesday, January 19, 2005

John MacPherson: Sweet Mac's Blues
Saxophone Blues with a "feel good" groove

Pat Carr: Put Yourself In My Place

Pat Carr: Put Yourself In My Place
Over an hour of blues and blues-rock with a touch of soul and jazz added for good measure
Blakester: It's About Time
Texas Blues/Southern/classical Rock

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

Gary Miles Lucas: Lucky In Love
Rocking, soulful blues served up on the debut release by this veteran of the U.S. and European blues club scene
Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys: Buy American
Bluesabilly...American Roots...Blues
Key Frances: Friday Night Road Trip
Psychedelic road trip blues

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Brothers N' Blues: That's Alright
The second release for the band. You'll hear music in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, Ronnie Earl, Chris Duarte, and Tommy Castro. All the songs were written by guitarist Mark Sells, and are based on first-hand experiences that the "blues" are made of
The Dudes: Nothing But The Truth
The Dudes give you Blues to Bluegrass and everything in between. This is Texas Blues Rock with a good measure of Louisiana flavor stirred right in. Good God, Ya'll
Jimi Bott: Jimi Bott Live Volume One Cheap Thrills
This CD swings, shuffles, rocks and imbeds itself into a stone-cold groove. If you like soulful vocals, undeniable rhythm with incendiary harp, piano & guitar, this CD is for you. It features The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rod Piazza, Junior Watson & more

Friday, January 14, 2005

Jill Bailey: Back on Track
R&B and Blues and Jazz
Sherry P. & Makoto M.: Big City Blues
Southern California Blues Society's pick for Best Self-Produced CD. Hear why. Sherry's powerful vocals and Makoto's tasty guitar make for an instant classic, yet contemporary Blues experience

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Mike Pupo: UNDERCOVER Love Is Blind
Original 2004 Blues
Lil' Joe And The Hoodoos: Oh Now Baby
Lil' Joe and the Hoodoos is a four-piece band completely focused on fine quality musical performance. The band's members have played for many years in the Central New York area in a variety of venues. It is not, however your average "bar band". Lil' Joe and the Hoodoos have a new and refreshing sound featuring the originals of Lil' Joe as well as a smattering of favorite cover tunes by Jimmy Lang, BB King and Blind Willie just to mention a few. Be assured your audience will be entertained when these guys perform
Forced Call: Off The Clock
Hot rock and blues only mildly describes what these guys have on the burner with two blistering guitarists, the "lord of the boards" on keys, a melt in your mouth sax player and the best rhythm section this side of James Brown
Peace River Music: Tattooed Blue
Jazzy guitar blues
Silvan Zingg Trio: Boogie Woogie Triology
Boogie Woogie Trio. Piano, bass and drums

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Jay Gordon: Live On The Sunset Strip - No Quarter Given
Jay Gordon is a guitarist on the scene with big steps. He's a blues/rock guitarist by definition, full of explosiveness and individualism. He can definitely be counted among those who will put his stamp on the future of the blues and rock
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon: Travelin' Home
This music is a mixture of contemporary urban blues with some added funky southern soul-blues flavor. It's danceable with some tasty guitar and vocals from a soon to be recognized artist
Chris Cobb: Other Plans
Modern Electric Blues, very guitar based with rock and jazz influences
Loose Gravel and the Quarry: Boulder in the Highway
Hard drivin' Chicago style original blues and classic rock