Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Coco Robicheaux: Yeah, U Rite!
From the Bluesman brewed in New Orleans essence is the new self-produced CD,"Yeah, U Rite." available on Spiritland Records. "One of the blues' best living songwriters..." -Offbeat Magazine
Papa Salty: Swing it Big!
What would happen if T-Bone Walker, Louis Jordan, and Willie Dixon got together with John Bonham to form a garage band in 2005? This is some hard swinging blues, baby

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Joe Horn: Borrowed Time
Fat Stacked Electric Blues in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Hendrix
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings are one of the most in demand blues bands in the midwest. They've opened for Eddy Clearwater, John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band, Sharon Lweis and countless others, and have worked with Carey Bell, and Hubert Sumlin as these bluesmen's backing band
Blues Plate Special: Back For Seconds
Original blues, jump to jazz ... shuffle to rock
Jay Gordon: Live On The Sunset Strip: No Quarter Given - DVD
This DVD and CD is a true testament to blues and rock. Gordon's music is a sacred baptism - he plays guitar like a man on fire in a petroleum plant

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Clay McClinton: Out Of The Blue
This music combines contemporary blues and Texas ragtime; from mellow and groovy to swingin' and stompin'

Friday, January 07, 2005

Hot Souse: Say When
A brilliant production of guitar-bop roots-driven in-the-pocket blues (they love hyphens). "Say When" strikes the perfect balance between the band's musical chops and live energy. In short, it's a damn good listen
Mare Edstrom: Inside the Blues
This work presents an exciting new take on the blues while maintaining a vintage brand of roadhouse authenticity
Barebones: Funhouse
Harmonica and guitar blues duo with loops, found sounds, cajon and bass thrown in

Thursday, January 06, 2005

Sister Wives: Polygamy Blues
Sister Wives is a high-energy rock and blues band performing originals and covers in an eclectic mix of musical styles for a unique and innovative sound. Outstanding musicianship on a wide range of instruments, tight vocal harmonies and an engaging stage presence ensures audience rapport, broad appeal, and big fun
Robert Fairweather & Luv Machine: Blizzard In Chicago
Original Rock Blues Boogie Funk. You're going to hear a little SRV and Jimi Hendrix mixed with some Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy
Carol Chase: Blue Highway
'Roots Rock'..Groove oriented, A blues-rock mix with strong vocals and lyrics

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

Train Wreck: 2nd Story
A collection of driving Blues and Rock (with a Reggae tune for good measure)
The Matthew Stubbs Band featuring Kit Holliday: Stop Licking That
Formed in 2002, the band has developed a wide network of friends and fans, and winning the 2003 Boston Blues Challenge and placing third in the Memphis-held International Blues Challenge has helped solidify the Matthew Stubbs Band as one of the premier rhythm and blues acts on the New England scene
Loretta Mc Nair: Deeper Than Indigo
1.Blues, traditional & contemporary - variations include blues/rock, country, old time piano, & funk 2. Jazz ballads

Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Terence O'Malley: Busted Knuckle Blues
Piano Boogies and Blues from KC. Terence loves to barrelhouse. Full band arrangements as well as solo piano pieces. Quite a romp
Bob E. Lee: Pieces Of Blues
big Chicago blues- cajun funk- soul- gospel mix with strong vocals and dynamic musicianship

Saturday, January 01, 2005

Eli Cook: Moonshine Mojo
Recorded live in the studio, the tracks have been chosen to recapture the live shows performed at the notorious Dew Drop Inn in Scottsville, Virginia, the region's home of the blues in the heart of bluegrass country
Cordon Blues: Bluesifyin'
Cordon Blues Is an exciting, tight Rhythm and Blues band that plays contemporary Blues, Jump Blues, Gospel and Jazz Blues. Very high energy and lots of fun for those who want to kick off there shoes and dance up a storm