Friday, July 09, 2004

Leonard Samartino and the Blues Mystics: No Pedigree
A high voltage blend of electrifying blues guitar and vocals, classics, chock-full of fully developed solos and energy
The Moe Hansum Band: Poor Boys Long Way From Home
Hailing from Houston, Texas, the Moe Hansum Band performs Americana music with a strong emphasis in traditional acoustic blues. This Texas-bred music is a blend of folk blues with a splash of the soul and rhythm of the Mississippi delta blues
Benny Wilson: Impromptu
"The Organ Grinder" lights up his B3 and piano and takes a slow groove through all kinds of instrumental and vocal blues

Thursday, July 08, 2004

Bob Halperin Trio: Darn Good Music
The Electric Slide Guitar genius of Bob Halperin pushes these powerhouse blues classics to new heights
Bishop/Milite: North-South-East-West
Smart and sassy, driving and nasty rockin' blues with juice and flavor
Sharon Lewis & Under The Gun: Everything's Gonna Be Alright
Earthy Chicago Blues belter meets blues-rock songwriter/guitar player

Wednesday, July 07, 2004

The Reid Brothers: Take A Ride On The Blues Train
A modern Blues CD, featuring "Lil" Millie on vocals
Gail Jo and the Criminals of Love: Appointment With The Blues
Gail Jo and the Criminals Of Love play the blues, original songs and an interesting mix of remakes. They have just released their first original CD titled "Appointment with The Blues". The Criminals of love are a five-piece band with Gail Bisho on vocals and keyboard, Vernon Bisho on bass and vocals, Gene Peshette on harmonica, Trent Teague on drums and vocals, and Ed Semental on sax. These musicians have been playing in various bands throughout California and abroad for many years and have finally come together to form this dynamic original group
Willie Phoenix: Blues Reaction
The alternative bluesman for your generation. Guitar based rockin' blues from a dynamic and versatile talent described by Graffiti, a regional arts newspaper in West Virginia, as "... a raging guitarist with a ton of attitude and stage presence"
Rose City Kings: Up On It
Contemporary blues. Rose City Kings filter traditional blues from the Delta up to Chicago into their own distinctive toe-tapping, foot-stomping contemporary sound. 12 tracks of rollicking, soulful original music to tug your heart and lift you up

Tuesday, July 06, 2004

Brian Brickeen: I Sure Ain't Mr. Right
Electric blues offering a unique blend of Austin rock and Kansas City swing
Michael Pickett: Live at Winterfolk!
In this live recording of his Winterfolk concert at Convocation Hall in Toronto, Michael Pickett delivers performances that are charged with electricity and filled with passion, authenticity, substance, and a unique style
The Steve Hill Trio: (What ever Happened to) Playing for the Love of Music !?
Blues and soul influenced rock done with garage band energy and spirit
Robbie Laws: Deep Ellum Blues
Honors styles of Great Texas Bluemen from the Past with Robbie's very special guitar wizadry. "Highly recommended" -- Blues Revue Magazine June/July 2004
Little Boogie Boy: In Case You've Got the Blues
Blues from the Netherlands but deeply rooted in the Mississippi Delta. Their down home blues with cheerfull blue notes, warm rich vocals, unique timing, traditional finger-picked makes todays people wanna party
Bob Halperin: All Kinds Of Blues
A collection of Original and blues standards performed by the master of the slide guitar Bob Halperin
Richie Pavledis: Long Distance Dream
A journey of diverse musical style. Based on Blues & Folk, unique vocal & instrumental skill, imagination & a willingness to express from the heart
Richie Pavledis: Minstrel
A work of art, weaving together country, folk and blues with acoustic melodies that lift the spirit and ease the blues. He breathes spirituality throughout his songs by way of strongful vocals, sensitive lyrics
Leo Key: Leo Key Unlocked
Leo's debut album captures the essense of his musical roots. Let Me Down Easy and Alabama Blues give you that down home blues experience

Sunday, July 04, 2004

The Outliers: Late Out Of The Gate
Jump Blues and rock with kickin' blues harp, great lead guitar, and harmonies to die for