tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46600452946406038992024-03-19T18:42:49.523+11:00The Blues and Roots Music Blogthe music blog dedicated to blues and roots musicMartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.comBlogger753125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-46168220555720160172024-03-16T17:42:00.001+11:002024-03-16T17:42:30.393+11:00blues vocalist Mizz Lowe album release "Classy Woman" featuring 2 times Grammy Winner Bobby Rush<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9VAjii2XJcjtrZpMuVL4YvDaHegYUvYFMzNU7RrbYY4FNVQeS_9u-vdW5NuKeYJqQ0E5znCab10s1IvgNTiGV922QM7Y_MKpCS3CK5NUovyxCLm_PFRVCuncyF4WDga50g4-KBTQ5iQL9iM0xBQOi9sk3M9vbB_Mo6N3_mVvthFh5TFAP0pyJmDxcAY/s1462/Classy%20Woman%20album%20cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1406" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9VAjii2XJcjtrZpMuVL4YvDaHegYUvYFMzNU7RrbYY4FNVQeS_9u-vdW5NuKeYJqQ0E5znCab10s1IvgNTiGV922QM7Y_MKpCS3CK5NUovyxCLm_PFRVCuncyF4WDga50g4-KBTQ5iQL9iM0xBQOi9sk3M9vbB_Mo6N3_mVvthFh5TFAP0pyJmDxcAY/s320/Classy%20Woman%20album%20cover.png" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Who is <b>Mizz Lowe</b>? Who is this new face singing to-morrow’s music today? She is internationally known. Getting her start of fame as one of the background dancers for the legendary 2-times Grammy Blues Artist Winner <b>Bobby Rush</b> as the ‘Young Hen’. Mizz Lowe has toured the world as a background dancer and as an opening act for Mr. Rush. As Mizz Lowe is no stranger to the stage, her tours also include the Lowe Down Rush Tour with Mr. Bobby Rush.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">She’s 5’4”, Sexy, Unconventional, Sultry and Seductive with a debut album that will explain the rest. The album is entitled “Classy Woman”, with 10 original songs, Co-Written and Co-Produced with Bobby Rush. The duo continue to deliver in unconventional ways.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just as sirens summons the sailors to the rock, so will listeners embrace the Silky, Golden Rhapsody Voice of Mizz Lowe, as she seductively flirts with every genre of music, with each note, riff and run on her debut album “Classy Woman”.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So is she Blues, R&B, Southern Soul, Pop-R&B, AC, Hip-Hop, Country or Country Blues?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s All Of That!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://mizzlowe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mizzlowe.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-6658580745835858002024-03-06T16:32:00.008+11:002024-03-06T16:32:57.401+11:00John Douglas of Trashcan Sinatras releases self-titled solo album<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDNLu2rrZ3jLT9XPOtqNlQoLU9xZ6RFy17EmQa8paHyVTiGusl8boMPo2WH9pV3vQ1G84VjJpv1a-g37JG2Fa7Sq0sGLCTt3ax7TaPYVWVR20zl3tsYn4z2URDbn8VtAO5dwPdHWrictDme5cu5UoERoJfPzb-HdyBQJLj_hKMAZMG-N3buANPEOrOKo/s1200/John%20Douglas%20-%20John%20Douglas%20(album%20cover).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1200" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDNLu2rrZ3jLT9XPOtqNlQoLU9xZ6RFy17EmQa8paHyVTiGusl8boMPo2WH9pV3vQ1G84VjJpv1a-g37JG2Fa7Sq0sGLCTt3ax7TaPYVWVR20zl3tsYn4z2URDbn8VtAO5dwPdHWrictDme5cu5UoERoJfPzb-HdyBQJLj_hKMAZMG-N3buANPEOrOKo/s320/John%20Douglas%20-%20John%20Douglas%20(album%20cover).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of Scotland’s finest songwriters - <b>John Douglas</b> of Trashcan Sinatras fame - presents The 'John Douglas' album, an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated Scottish indie songsmith - the start of a new chapter in Douglas' creative life as he looks back at a lifetime of musical adventures and accolades while moving forwards. This record features original material, along with new recordings of some of John's favourite <b>Trashcan Sinatras</b> material and his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The eleven songs on this record were performed solo, recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow (with no overdubs) by producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion), who also mixed and mastered the album.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">“I’ve often been encouraged by friends over the years to make a solo album, but the timing or inclination didn’t flow. Last year - out of nowhere - everything suddenly felt right and the process was quick and natural. Mark just set the mics up and I played my songs. No other musicians or overdubs. Me and my guitar. That way, I became the songs and they became me. The finished record, though varied in song styles, has a mood to it… it’s warm, thoughtful and quiet.. as I generally aspire to be," says John Douglas.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lately, John Douglas has been performing solo sets at shows with musical friends, such as Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson and James Grant (Love & Money). Whilst visiting Irvine recently, John was invited to guest with Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), the two artists having first met in 1990 when the Trashcan Sinatras' were touring with Prefab Sprout in support of their album ‘Jordan - The Comeback'.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The 'John Douglas' album is out now, available on CD and digitally from a wide selection of fine music outlets, including Bandcamp.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com/album/john-douglas-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com/album/john-douglas-2023</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-82809512896777926162024-02-26T14:31:00.003+11:002024-02-26T14:31:27.623+11:00Ruf Records Releases 2CD set "The Roof Is On Fire" By Rock Great Mitch Ryder <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1F4U0j8x0cxd-UAJviVxRa3vQEEDFQSvk14Fko0vpLsohklHDg3_VSbrbeX0uJGVC03vbgOwpedHo1Mw1ZBkCD1-bdFCnCQ7Go5CwrDLDI5lP63rDb4W-bi_xAuw4UFuRKGQZ17h54qFpg2hJOYheBv1It1j9-JoLnTN42dBYNXw0uEGGnSJMY9gJuIA/s3000/1307_cover_hr_3000x3000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1F4U0j8x0cxd-UAJviVxRa3vQEEDFQSvk14Fko0vpLsohklHDg3_VSbrbeX0uJGVC03vbgOwpedHo1Mw1ZBkCD1-bdFCnCQ7Go5CwrDLDI5lP63rDb4W-bi_xAuw4UFuRKGQZ17h54qFpg2hJOYheBv1It1j9-JoLnTN42dBYNXw0uEGGnSJMY9gJuIA/s320/1307_cover_hr_3000x3000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">From Mitch: "This double CD was a part of my 75th birthday while on tour in Germany. Normally I would take exception in involving my age into any aspect of my life. You see, when it comes to music, age is totally irrelevant. So whether you are making music with beginners or seasoned veterans, such as I have on this compilation, the focus point is not about age but about fun and music combined. I am very familiar with most of the players on this work. Over the years, since we had our first rehearsal in a communist run youth center in East Berlin, our integrity, power, self-respect and accomplishment has grown unilaterally. For those fans who have been with us from the beginning, they will readily note that the music created with this group of musicians gives my early debut in West Germany a real run for its money. So sit back, listen and enjoy an evolutionary process that I wish would go on forever."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"The Roof Is On Fire" is a strong effort that blues fans who like their music with a rock edge will appreciate it as will straight up rockers. Mitch Ryder has aged like a fine wine and his vintage is yielding great dividends. The man rocks as hard now as he ever did when he was younger and has surrounded himself with a top-notch band that not only keeps up with him, they perfectly compliment his playing ability." ...Professor John Porter/John's Substack</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://wordpress.rufrecords.de/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wordpress.rufrecords.de/</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.mitchryder.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">http://www.mitchryder.net/</span></a><br /></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-433855433357937702024-02-19T13:16:00.000+11:002024-02-19T13:16:03.409+11:00Rick Derringer and Jenda Derringer album release "Rock The Yacht" <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeUf1Sr2Ib3PhymGSB0B2xqw_2qdTw83Dqr1ceEWVjo2hOj6clLV2x3SU__3gAR6gOBE6MpPIsVpHpErafJUxFuadxvyVcH5R-ovKdnM9XbxugWSHPA1o8kty9N1H7njldx4L3IdtIS3cP0QstPbbqKQgTruSFEv3GIT3fU40-cPZm5tjmcVotNw5Ggc/s1144/Album%20Cover%20Rock%20the%20Yacht.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1144" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeUf1Sr2Ib3PhymGSB0B2xqw_2qdTw83Dqr1ceEWVjo2hOj6clLV2x3SU__3gAR6gOBE6MpPIsVpHpErafJUxFuadxvyVcH5R-ovKdnM9XbxugWSHPA1o8kty9N1H7njldx4L3IdtIS3cP0QstPbbqKQgTruSFEv3GIT3fU40-cPZm5tjmcVotNw5Ggc/s320/Album%20Cover%20Rock%20the%20Yacht.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rock legend <b>Rick Derringer</b> and his wife <b>Jenda Derringer</b> return with<i> Rock the </i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Yacht</i>, the latest in a series of projects ranging from Beatles interpretations to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">inspirational music that the pair have co-written and performed. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This collection </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">features eight original tracks written by Rick and Jenda, with Alice Cooper and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bernie Taupin sharing songwriting credit on “If I Weren’t So Romantic.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The album ranges from playful, such as on the smooth duet “Hot and Cool,” to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">poignant, as on the plaintive “Winter.” “The United States” is a patriotic banger </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">that expresses the Derringers’ love for their country, and “Good To Go” is a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">touching testimony to their love for each other.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every track features the brilliant guitar work that has made Rick Derringer one of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">music most admired six-stringers. This album also draws on Rick’s vast repertoire </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">of musical styles, resulting in an album that is as pleasing to the ears as it is </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">healing for the heart.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://rickderringer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rickderringer.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-76087202363204252392024-02-12T18:01:00.004+11:002024-02-12T18:01:55.058+11:00Soul singer Marcel Smith album release "From My Soul" <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitl7lFxuFx4N4ml1esxrcffbikgTtBGHn8aOq1ffc2xr8QmQtY2mSqRzI9MOwT9AL_m78eEmOMnyjTVmcs5T-3zhWxTmXVD8GyeHJLU9ceKx8Sfgs0UqmjvPKP4tyyAu63sg20FQBkz_383VAQdVEXHu0et2SH2g6eJZ6gT1Aoz53u2yb0g7632In5UtU/s2216/Marcel%202%20Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="2216" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitl7lFxuFx4N4ml1esxrcffbikgTtBGHn8aOq1ffc2xr8QmQtY2mSqRzI9MOwT9AL_m78eEmOMnyjTVmcs5T-3zhWxTmXVD8GyeHJLU9ceKx8Sfgs0UqmjvPKP4tyyAu63sg20FQBkz_383VAQdVEXHu0et2SH2g6eJZ6gT1Aoz53u2yb0g7632In5UtU/s320/Marcel%202%20Front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whenever soul dynamo <b>Marcel Smith</b> begins to sing, he commands the attention of anyone within earshot. There’s an obviously deep musical talent at work, but there is more importantly an authenticity and sincerity that captures people’s minds. That has never been more evident than on <i>From My Soul</i>, his second album for Little Village Foundation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Combining <b>soul, gospel and R'n'B</b>, Smith’s voice is seductive and alluring, piquing interest with the anticipation that listeners just might find a secret and comforting message being sung expressly for them. It’s the believability factor, and Smith’s got it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>From My Soul</i> features five songs co-written by Smith and a fistful of others that he makes his own from the very get-go, including songs from the likes of Jimmy Liggins, Willie Nelson and The Bee Gees. He displays in no uncertain terms that he is doing it his way, and his passion demands close attention.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The approach was born of an early interest in gospel quartets. Smith learned from some of the best by studying the Soul Stirrers, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Mighty Clouds of Joy and the Dixie Hummingbirds. While there are plenty of gospel overtones on the album, it includes a wide-swath of musical styles as well. You hear flavorings from Aaron Neville, Sam Cooke, Ben E. King, O.V. Wright and Tyrone Davis.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The songs are always inspired, from the chunky guitar of Andersen, the funky drums of Derrick “D’Mar” Martin, the graceful swooning background singing of The Sons of the Soul Revivers, striking solos from harmonica player Rick Estrin and trombone player Mike Rinta, and a whole lot more. Even soul singer Johnny Rawls sings with Smith on a pair of tunes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Smith’s music is more about a participatory journey than a simple sound experience. His sympathetic understanding of the power of the songs story combined with impassioned vocals is an intoxicating mix that sets his performances apart.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://littlevillagefoundation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://littlevillagefoundation.com/</a><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-80955303189085909482024-02-02T19:33:00.003+11:002024-02-02T19:33:51.176+11:00Sensational British Rhythm and Blues Singer Emma Wilson releases New Album “Memphis Calling”<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHnFUWL_xfTgLvS26BQekA0E2K3_-ioyQXtSfIOL-1gFSgMpmPfnHP21-zmXnOKtbhS0Zl8XqIPp7D7eCFc25W6IN_eZOfAkDi7wxYxxoB8bclHN39h-n2sFNGIjL4gJ6VMqtexfnONhcI02tHO3bxPCEGDw3QQnOaONwYMbGsAF2SmCTEcwT61fFz_g/s1560/Memphis%20Calling%20album%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1470" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHnFUWL_xfTgLvS26BQekA0E2K3_-ioyQXtSfIOL-1gFSgMpmPfnHP21-zmXnOKtbhS0Zl8XqIPp7D7eCFc25W6IN_eZOfAkDi7wxYxxoB8bclHN39h-n2sFNGIjL4gJ6VMqtexfnONhcI02tHO3bxPCEGDw3QQnOaONwYMbGsAF2SmCTEcwT61fFz_g/s320/Memphis%20Calling%20album%20cover.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Emma Wilson</b>’s incredible vocal talent and songwriting were brought to an international audience with the release of her debut album “Wish Her Well” and her winning the title of “Emerging Blues Artist of The Year” at the ‘UK Blues Awards’ 2022. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In January 2023 Emma visited her Distribution Company ‘Select-O-Hits’ in Memphis and met with company owner Johnny Phillips who was excited to share that the family owned ‘Sam Phillips Recording’ Studios had recently acquired the original STAX recording console and she should get over there and record her new album.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">“This was an opportunity I couldn’t miss, so in June ’23 I returned to Memphis. Producer Scott Bomar brought in legendary Memphian musicians . The recording session was so soulful – drenched in rhythm & blues. Singing with the incredible band..in Sam Phillips Studio, is was a magical experience… on this record I want to represent a modern English woman, deeply influenced by the music of Memphis, bringing her own British-ness, making an album with a unique contemporary sound and I believe we have achieved this”. Emma Wilson</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.emmawilson.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.emmawilson.net/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-25552675611082912842024-01-24T19:05:00.000+11:002024-01-24T19:05:03.560+11:00blues roots rockers Liam Ward Band album release "Shine"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnazbI2V_2EpUiL_ffAj7zIoVAy2upoiFqVPe08gzlaUV-SsgAHj9R7vCf4CASJNPsVcpCC1KwspHVsU33jZpj2i4eq2Xyr1MY5HgZ-kQOyUoJ7WaAK4Zv9u4cQQ0uW2MGBqRXsUPn7M7a5d4AnX8SSl1TuDwQYdMHSMnbsSHjBUDDgPPghKA6AH0IOqU/s1600/lwb-shine-square-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnazbI2V_2EpUiL_ffAj7zIoVAy2upoiFqVPe08gzlaUV-SsgAHj9R7vCf4CASJNPsVcpCC1KwspHVsU33jZpj2i4eq2Xyr1MY5HgZ-kQOyUoJ7WaAK4Zv9u4cQQ0uW2MGBqRXsUPn7M7a5d4AnX8SSl1TuDwQYdMHSMnbsSHjBUDDgPPghKA6AH0IOqU/s320/lwb-shine-square-cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Shine</i> is the much-anticipated follow up to <b>The Liam Ward Band</b>’s hit debut album <i>Uprising</i>. Recorded live in the studio with minimal overdubs, the album captures the energy and passion of a band at its best. Ten self-penned songs showcase the versatility of the blues, and feature the group’s trademark lyricism, groove and playfulness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Shine</i> is a charity album dedicated to the memory of Liam’s father, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 52. The title track is a direct tribute (the imagining of a conversation that never was) and the rest of the tracks combine to tell the story of a life that - like the blues - contained not just sadness but also laughter, excitement and joy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Liam's words: "<i>Shortly after my father died in 2009, I started to write down some words. I'd jot them on scraps of paper or record voice notes when inspiration struck. The words were imagined answers to the many questions I never got to ask. Dad was a dedicated family man with strong opinions and a keen sense of social justice. He was gregarious and loved to spin a good yarn. He also had the best record collection of anyone I ever met.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Our family home was awash with sound: the cream of British and American folk, roots and rock bands rang out from the stereo, and would later inspire my two sisters and me to pursue professional music careers. Helen and Bryony got most of the talent, and it is a deep joy to have them by my side on this recording.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Those words I started writing almost 15 years ago eventually became the title track of Shine. The rest of the songs here are infused with the values my dad kept to the end: determination, a sense of humour and - most of all - an unerring belief in love and human connection.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>To me, music is the best medicine we have. Blues - like life - isn't all dark and dour, so I hope that in addition to solace, this album will provide you with laughter, excitement and pleasure. I think that's what Dad would've wanted too</i>."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">All proceeds from sales of this album will go to the Stroke Association, who support stroke survivors and their families across the UK and beyond. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more information visit: <a href="https://www.stroke.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stroke.org.uk/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.liamwardmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.liamwardmusic.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-63365220344686729912024-01-16T18:11:00.001+11:002024-01-16T18:11:14.421+11:00 guitarist, vocalist, composer Richard Rozze blues-rock album release "LION"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEruf6_WdAvHKiFC7VQrTYe9tukAkIMbVXc_6YLr1kjkhu7gKkenjd3U2J9Az8l1eJ2x6DqApmmqySE71WXDT2H1u7q2072YDEPOICG3Ld8djHfav0kvDJ2YRJ4VO3C_huQne1X3rf8q67x1ZAcSDL6S96cAbrxw3U8UV85MMOvPab_yoReLKT2mhpE34/s2053/Lion%20Front%20Cover.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2051" data-original-width="2053" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEruf6_WdAvHKiFC7VQrTYe9tukAkIMbVXc_6YLr1kjkhu7gKkenjd3U2J9Az8l1eJ2x6DqApmmqySE71WXDT2H1u7q2072YDEPOICG3Ld8djHfav0kvDJ2YRJ4VO3C_huQne1X3rf8q67x1ZAcSDL6S96cAbrxw3U8UV85MMOvPab_yoReLKT2mhpE34/s320/Lion%20Front%20Cover.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Richard Rozze</b>, electric and acoustic guitarist, vocalist, composer </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and arranger, is a master of many genres. The British musician </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">studied for his Masters in Jazz at the Guildhall School of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Music and Drama in London, and since then has recorded and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">performed Celtic music, jazz, bluegrass and other commercial </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">styles. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">His first solo album, the jazz-forward “Learning to Fly,” </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">included an arrangement of Jimmy Webb’s “Wichita Lineman” </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">that was featured on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Line – Up Show.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">With Rozze’s new album “Lion” he works with elite musicians </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">to present his <b>blues</b> and<b> rock</b> side. His trio includes bassist </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jonathan Noyce, who was Jethro Tull’s bassist for 12 years and a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">frequent collaborator with Blues Rock legend Gary Moore, and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">drummer Simon Lea, whose lengthy resume includes Dionne </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Warwick, Ronnie Wood and Boy George.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">‘’With this trio, I feel I have found my voice as a composer and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">electric guitarist” Rozze said. “It is the result of all my influences </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and I hope it brings a fresh approach to the guitar trio format.’’</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.richardrozze.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.richardrozze.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-22292113011330248352024-01-13T09:06:00.000+11:002024-01-13T09:06:25.716+11:00roots rockers The Blue Velvets debut album release ”Waiting For A Sign”<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ho3ezNpc5UHTfDEFT8oOEbaQ7G4k2RPmnM8ktHgpBS9C8-1AxYP3LN5mKg0vHH17g_dkgpgBXom0a8HxrzBA49Y_G11A9vpYtv04mF6KIJ-qZ1RSlFaucvqIuBnsbXtKrzte6oAaENj1RJkS98bAuPhwFS24qmJmrPcYPgKkcXvNbxWW64s6eXc1-RA/s800/ENREC199.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ho3ezNpc5UHTfDEFT8oOEbaQ7G4k2RPmnM8ktHgpBS9C8-1AxYP3LN5mKg0vHH17g_dkgpgBXom0a8HxrzBA49Y_G11A9vpYtv04mF6KIJ-qZ1RSlFaucvqIuBnsbXtKrzte6oAaENj1RJkS98bAuPhwFS24qmJmrPcYPgKkcXvNbxWW64s6eXc1-RA/s320/ENREC199.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Germany and Canada join forces! Enviken Records and The Blue Velvets are proud to present the bands' debut album <i>”Waiting For A Sign”</i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Berlin based band </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">The Blue Velvets</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> are a collective of seasoned virtuoso's, each with a storied history in the music world. The band's charismatic members bring their own unique flair, and their Canadian front-man adds an international twist to the mix. Together, they've created great songs that pays homage to the genre's roots while injecting their own rich experiences and influences. Their music is a mixture of country, rock'n'roll and roots music.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The album is full of energy with a driving rockabilly beat, soaring guitar work and smooth vocals that all come together in a solid and invigorating tempo. The Blue Velvets are firmly rooted in the 50’s music tradition with a nod to the Neo-Rockabilly sounds from the 80’s. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vocals & Guitar: Alistair Cristl</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Uppright Bass: Ralph Sommer</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Drums: Mario Wachsmann</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://envikenrecords.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://envikenrecords.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-5723472711788442162024-01-09T15:52:00.001+11:002024-01-09T15:52:10.215+11:00American folk artist Jason Baker EP release 10,000 Miles Away<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ44j_gHRXxEHuhWRDT2TAWNxp6KFThCv7lvP5p1BFYWhyphenhyphenwZwsiY5qUj6Znz9XU6A-EYC-5FD_Vd3FbJxcOAfpuOoqfrFGTP0If4yWXlRiF0xdpAjKAmHTJm48Q96yj64rP4b3WZwO118p-noZ1YqFdyHMMCHTnQxDcGXkrnyHDF8Q76r4ZCRLWSYS1kQ/s400/10,000%20Miles%20Away.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ44j_gHRXxEHuhWRDT2TAWNxp6KFThCv7lvP5p1BFYWhyphenhyphenwZwsiY5qUj6Znz9XU6A-EYC-5FD_Vd3FbJxcOAfpuOoqfrFGTP0If4yWXlRiF0xdpAjKAmHTJm48Q96yj64rP4b3WZwO118p-noZ1YqFdyHMMCHTnQxDcGXkrnyHDF8Q76r4ZCRLWSYS1kQ/s320/10,000%20Miles%20Away.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Jason Baker</b> is a singer-songwriter, musician and performer from Burlington, Vermont. His music is rooted in traditional <b>American folk</b>, but with contemporary lyrics.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">His latest release, <i>10,000 Miles Away</i>, is a 5-song EP of traditional songs accompanied by long-neck banjo. It's a fun recording of old favorites, and also a document of the results of a year-long apprenticeship with Rik Palieri learning the Pete Seeger style of long-neck banjo playing. The apprenticeship took place from September 2022 to September 2023. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The entire EP was recorded in his home with the Gold Tone AC-1LN: Long Neck Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A brief summary of the tracks are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>"10,000 Miles Away" (3:03)</i>: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ten Thousand Miles Away is a sea shanty and bush ballad, originally a shore ballad sung by street singers in Ireland in the early nineteenth century. Later it became a popular music hall number.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“Old Rosin The Beau” (2:52)</i>: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jason was inspired to record this song by the New Audiences for Old Songs project. The project aims to expand awareness for – and enjoyment of – a rare and important collection of folk songs and traditional ballads from the Adirondack region of New York State; the kind of “self-made” music sung by everyday people and passed down through the generations in earlier days. Jason listened through the archive and decided to record "Old Rosin the Beau" using the lyrics and key Sara Cleveland used.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“The Leatherwing Bat” (2:37)</i>: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">"The Leather-Winged Bat" is an English folk song about a collection of flying animals, mostly birds, except for the title character who begins the list. This version’s cast members are the bat, robin, blackbird, owl and turtle dove. Each has something to say about love and courtship.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“Deep Elm Blues” (3:06)</i>: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Deep Elm Blues” is an American traditional song. The title of the tune refers to the historical African-American neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas called Deep Elm, later pronounced Deep Elem or Deep Ellum, coming from the area's principal thoroughfare, Elm Street. The song warns of the area being a den of vice and corruption, where you can lose your money and your virtue all at once. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“Ally (The Ballad Of Lauri Carlton)” (2:28)</i>: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">On August 18, 2023, Laura Ann "Lauri" Carleton was murdered for refusing to remove a pride flag from outside the clothing store that she owned in Cedar Glen, California. Lauri gave her life for her beliefs in equal rights and free speech. Jason consider's her a true American hero and feels it is important to not forget her sacrifice or her name. He chose the tune from “Red River Valley” as a song about remembrance, and also a “western” themed song. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://jbakervt.com/#about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jbakervt.com/#about</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jbakervtmusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jbakervtmusic/</a><br /></span></p><div><br /></div>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-2168864479641215672023-12-31T15:53:00.001+11:002023-12-31T15:58:00.942+11:00powerhouse blues-soul singer Davina Robinson EP release “Bluesaholic”<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_b0yPcV51FPn-cAb33TYAOULCE0MyksI0rkqUFHECZMIalnfiVglCYHA8nI4qqhCGkbAKHKDsSvfZiw99rJkd64U6sNTZw5bRUJBr-lZ6971nGymCrmLcP0ugqpQQK0nDtxzR-rbErPuX5k6KaAUN5INqYJVY49Zrtuj7HwRJPHyDkkhlZrzBmNmP2Q/s640/bluesaholic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_b0yPcV51FPn-cAb33TYAOULCE0MyksI0rkqUFHECZMIalnfiVglCYHA8nI4qqhCGkbAKHKDsSvfZiw99rJkd64U6sNTZw5bRUJBr-lZ6971nGymCrmLcP0ugqpQQK0nDtxzR-rbErPuX5k6KaAUN5INqYJVY49Zrtuj7HwRJPHyDkkhlZrzBmNmP2Q/s320/bluesaholic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>DAVINA ROBINSON</b> is an American Blues singer-songwriter originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, currently based in Japan. She is a master of capturing the authentic spirit of the blues with her powerful and emotional voice, while also blending a range of soul, rock and R'n'B influences.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her signature blues-rock-soul sound, prominently heard in her original CD releases <i>The Blazing Heart</i> and <i>Black Rock Warrior Queen</i>, has garnered various notices and accolades, notably Honorable Mention from the Billboard Songwriting Contest and the Hiram Bullock Award. Davina also has represented Hard Rock Cafe Osaka in the worldwide Hard Rock Rising Contest. She also has appeared on the “Blues City” episode of the NHK WORLD series, Journeys. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her most recent release is the mini-album <i>Bluesaholic</i>. A song from that album, “Like a Woman”, won the award for BEST BLUES SONG in the 2020 UK Songwriting Contest. The mini-album is a return to Davina’s soul- and rock-influenced blues style.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fans of legendary blues and soul singers such as Etta James, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin will find a kindred spirit in Davina, who is quickly winning over fans and industry insiders.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://davinamusic.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://davinamusic.biz/</a><br /></span></div><p></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-73507940386387626732023-12-22T16:31:00.002+11:002023-12-22T16:31:21.154+11:00blues-rock guitarist Greg Sover album release HIS-STORY with guest Billy Cox<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mnudtJyr1K_cMN36UaZ3Ljd9NpVXKUVb4k1kF1_dpUOhQdPaAHH3ai5dPmkRIP77AQgwiFE8sgB5ZqE-wCJvJjJDSv83ssnZy-a_upWxlNltwPtoIG170RvSp61jgtdTGz_FsY4yUTIgRA2vQQ9OP3PN0jwISYYnw1qxyNJJEmgcUGvmOy7wXogRjqs/s1080/GregSoverCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mnudtJyr1K_cMN36UaZ3Ljd9NpVXKUVb4k1kF1_dpUOhQdPaAHH3ai5dPmkRIP77AQgwiFE8sgB5ZqE-wCJvJjJDSv83ssnZy-a_upWxlNltwPtoIG170RvSp61jgtdTGz_FsY4yUTIgRA2vQQ9OP3PN0jwISYYnw1qxyNJJEmgcUGvmOy7wXogRjqs/s320/GregSoverCover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">On his latest album release HIS-STORY, <b>Greg Sover</b> is joined on two songs by legendary Jimi Hendrix Band of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Gypsys bassist <b>Billy Cox</b>, a cover of “Manic Depression” and a rare </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">track, “Remember” from the great guitarist originally recorded for </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">the international version of Jimi’s first album, <i>Are You Experienced</i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">, with limited availability in North America.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sover’s band of Philly heavyweights include Kenny </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aaronson (Bob Dylan, Rick Derringer, Billy Idol, Joan </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jett, Sammy Hagar, New York Dolls, Foghat, Hall & </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Oates) and drummer/podcast host David Uosikkinen </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">of The Hooters.</span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">“It’s all about crossing these boundaries and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">bringing everyone together, whatever your race, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">religion or nationality. As for me, I’ve been through it </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">all... it’s too late to stop now. Just go for it. The show </span></i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>must go on.” </i>Greg Sover</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.gregsover.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gregsover.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-2346047891025001982023-12-19T16:35:00.002+11:002023-12-19T16:35:23.219+11:00Chamberlain Cliff collaboration album The Campfire Writers - folk and acoustic blues<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvggZJI0acZcc2Ae1otwugw4YVRDPA-FilIjLYHDWLjIHda-VPQ4F2rRjJ6sUczfVFIhBDc9_kATOOm_ePImPFJw3wZatJBIcKpXr_-QhpFTDIV_L6MIjzpKnYK_jwhUaWE8BO5whrNKi_Mbc_o4OqeQs8_F-ZY5crYRcsvF0rsmj06LJQx53F0f3Nzd4/s500/the%20campfire%20writers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvggZJI0acZcc2Ae1otwugw4YVRDPA-FilIjLYHDWLjIHda-VPQ4F2rRjJ6sUczfVFIhBDc9_kATOOm_ePImPFJw3wZatJBIcKpXr_-QhpFTDIV_L6MIjzpKnYK_jwhUaWE8BO5whrNKi_Mbc_o4OqeQs8_F-ZY5crYRcsvF0rsmj06LJQx53F0f3Nzd4/s320/the%20campfire%20writers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chamberlain Cliff are <b>Charlie Cliff</b> and <b>Wayland Chamberlain</b>, and together they have just released a collaboration album "The Campfire Writers", an album they describe as "purely folk and acoustic blues down to the core". They draw their inspiration and ideas from older acoustic players such as Leadbelly, John Prine and Blaze Foley. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"<i>The Campfire Writers</i>" is a collection of 10 totally acoustic <b>folk-blues</b> tunes that are delivered in a fresh and introspective style that takes the listener to the back porches of the timeless blues masters that these are influenced from. Charlie and Wayland sound like they feed well off each other and have a delightful and dynamic rapport that is at times whimsical yet true to the roots music traditions.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5dlHOtdRa6Lwpbw0nhxOXP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Available on Spotify</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-76719454876815485892023-12-12T19:43:00.005+11:002023-12-12T19:43:38.632+11:00American Roots artist Kyle Culkin album release Shotgun Ridge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GZ8m0OwFT1eClzXamZpi9gJ4MYx1ZPvJdPEBY4729wgRbCB0Sw8Ilt2nyKogmFIkcB44CpHliXmXhtXR4KQEBluaLU_0pCC5f9NYA5JA7ao7JJyq4zhV-PrGbxmm7SAEp8_XCQb95av5cKcbwe5TND5557x49ka18DwjV4vh5SB-bDp4FwZsRuLNrns/s616/cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="608" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GZ8m0OwFT1eClzXamZpi9gJ4MYx1ZPvJdPEBY4729wgRbCB0Sw8Ilt2nyKogmFIkcB44CpHliXmXhtXR4KQEBluaLU_0pCC5f9NYA5JA7ao7JJyq4zhV-PrGbxmm7SAEp8_XCQb95av5cKcbwe5TND5557x49ka18DwjV4vh5SB-bDp4FwZsRuLNrns/s320/cover.png" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Kyle Culkin</b> is an American songwriter, guitarist and <b>roots music</b> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">recording artist. He has worked over the past two decades as </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">a multi-instrumentalist musician and the guitarist for nationally </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">touring acts such as The Jeff Jensen Band. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today, with years of experience under his belt, Culkin is </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">playing American roots music that projects a truthful </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">authenticity from hard learned lessons of life on the road. He </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">combines a fun and witty sense of humor with the struggles of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">life in every song. Culkin's critically acclaimed albums include a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">mix of country, rock, folk and blues that put a new twist on an </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">instantly familiar <b>Americana sound</b>. He never overplays his hand </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and uses taste, tone, and timing to season his lyrics with the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">right amount of flavor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now Culkin has enlisted legendary musicians and some of his </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">musical heroes as featured artists with an A-list band of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">incredible players for his new album that you wont want to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">miss! “Shotgun Ridge” is released on Tonebucker Records.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.kyleculkin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kyleculkin.com/</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-69944287410403657972023-12-07T18:57:00.000+11:002023-12-07T18:57:10.774+11:00Luke Philbrick & the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion self-titled album release<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQA3pqK0q_7u74bLe24mhVuplXWXPamRGO1uizaha3Gk0KuTJVqVO5wu3pEK9nuMosDyjHm6BVmVZV_m56V4760x-9Kjajo-XI8PL96JNVs2-F3PuuizkMk5iJFmNkb7Q5ZrU7atVCvaW6w06g4eBI9Z3xKjkIgEpdROhfTabQirTrkPO7-8xkP7rd90/s388/Luke%20Philbrick_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="388" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQA3pqK0q_7u74bLe24mhVuplXWXPamRGO1uizaha3Gk0KuTJVqVO5wu3pEK9nuMosDyjHm6BVmVZV_m56V4760x-9Kjajo-XI8PL96JNVs2-F3PuuizkMk5iJFmNkb7Q5ZrU7atVCvaW6w06g4eBI9Z3xKjkIgEpdROhfTabQirTrkPO7-8xkP7rd90/s320/Luke%20Philbrick_cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Innovative <b>roots rock</b> and skiffle music drawing on <b>traditional blues</b>, jazz and folk influences and with frequent forays into gypsy-tinged psychedelia. Breathtakingly powerful vocals, raw delta blues styled guitar and an almost tribal foot-stomping beat combine with a potent cocktail of saxophone, violin and harmonica to create a special atmosphere. Songs are distinctive and original relating to subjects such as slavery, losing one’s religion, death, cowboys and father-in-laws going to hell!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hailing from Gloucestershire, in South West England, <b>Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion </b>have built up a strong local fan-base and always leave audiences wanting more during their many travels throughout the UK and Europe. Performances often feature homemade instruments, improvised jam sessions and a dynamic line up sometimes just featuring Luke Philbrick himself for a more stripped-back approach, all the way up to seven or so performers if the audience wants to party on into the night!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Their just released self-titled album features twelve pure roots numbers that sound as if they have just stepped out from the 1930's. A traditional yet unique and original combination of folky jazz and blues that is crisp and primal with a rollicking shuffle that is foot-tapping and danceable. Luke's slightly raspy vocals are intoxicating and the all-acoustic instrumentation and unified backing vocals mix in to produce an album that is hypnotic and highly-listenable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.lukephilbrick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lukephilbrick.com/</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-48685067873868249932023-12-02T13:18:00.001+11:002023-12-02T13:18:09.728+11:00blues/soul artist Lady Adrena EP release Recipe For The Blues<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHomDk-eXLjzeA6iEKCesUNYeDzb_mi_ko6D8PX9H0pyOmF7z9X9UDOx5nP3zgFodbxi74ou9cah9Ab88J5Ezn76JIWXOryFqzqFNX8Geg6214kkmMOJ-Dhs9x5mb9fiPTDGMy5P7IaS0KlEj-lFVQe6giLv69vHNt1W5Snc4zjpGU8vmX-Fbg80ee5QI/s1400/Lady%20Adrena%20-%20EP%20-%20Recipe%20for%20the%20Blues%20with%20logos%20Side%20A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHomDk-eXLjzeA6iEKCesUNYeDzb_mi_ko6D8PX9H0pyOmF7z9X9UDOx5nP3zgFodbxi74ou9cah9Ab88J5Ezn76JIWXOryFqzqFNX8Geg6214kkmMOJ-Dhs9x5mb9fiPTDGMy5P7IaS0KlEj-lFVQe6giLv69vHNt1W5Snc4zjpGU8vmX-Fbg80ee5QI/s320/Lady%20Adrena%20-%20EP%20-%20Recipe%20for%20the%20Blues%20with%20logos%20Side%20A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Lady Adrena</b>, long a noted Southern Soul singer, has </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">entered the blues scene with this remarkable breakout </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">album “<i>Recipe for the Blues</i>.” Lady Adrena’s new </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">direction, inspired by her ongoing love for her gospel </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">roots, has already been remarkably successful.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">She won second place in the Vicksburg International </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blues Challenge her first time out. Then she got </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">noticed by some heavy hitters in blues who wanted to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">see her succeed. Her first blues tune, “Good Girl Gone </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bad,” was produced by Mr. Sipp. Then she went on to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">produce two more blues songs during the pandemic </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">titled "Corona Blues" and "Don't Mess with my Man," </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">with the help of Dexter Allen. Her new project, “Recipe </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">for the Blues,” was recorded on the boutique label </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sweet Success Records, and she has already made </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">high production videos for several of the songs on the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">album</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you hear the album, you’ll understand the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">excitement. Listening to Lady Adrena’s voice is like </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">hearing the young, undamaged versions of every </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">classic blues singer you’ve ever loved. Sweet, smoky, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">gritty at times, effortlessly flexible and with a magnificent </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">range, Lady Adrena sings the blues the way it was </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">meant to be sung. And she can back that fabulous </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">vocal skill with a sassy but glamorous live set with a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">fantastic band.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.soundclick.com/ladyadrena" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soundclick.com/ladyadrena</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-89941874212161897302023-11-25T12:26:00.001+11:002023-11-25T12:26:24.313+11:00funk/soul/rock artist Marcus Machado's new album 'Blue Diamonds'<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAWt4aiRgExbGQf3mhdjJbrBSO_272FmBdtXWpEetII2jBzU_dnoFbUYdnWq10OQ65fHfk2_kNyASbi9qpttBhwSOQviXoiEc2_dMHLoisIXhoJpObuCO_QKrGlHcpnzz7KW11Sg9EqdfDbRNNZt_pz3_ft6cK9Kyv2K9bIkYHmPumQYq-_34AV3-kKw/s700/Blue%20Diamonds_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAWt4aiRgExbGQf3mhdjJbrBSO_272FmBdtXWpEetII2jBzU_dnoFbUYdnWq10OQ65fHfk2_kNyASbi9qpttBhwSOQviXoiEc2_dMHLoisIXhoJpObuCO_QKrGlHcpnzz7KW11Sg9EqdfDbRNNZt_pz3_ft6cK9Kyv2K9bIkYHmPumQYq-_34AV3-kKw/s320/Blue%20Diamonds_cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After releasing the critically acclaimed 'Aquarius Purple' with Soul Step Records in 2020 and selling out the entire run - <b>MARCUS MACHADO</b>'s newest effort 'Blue Diamonds' is now available on all digital streaming platforms. The album was released on vinyl in May to rave reviews including a feature in the latest issue of Guitar World Magazine. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Marcus was named “Next Young Gun” by Rolling Stone Magazine and since then, Marcus has not disappointed in becoming one of the most in demand young guitar players in the world in both the studio and on the road. Recently, Marcus has collaborated on the music score for the documentary “Mr. Soul.” He also was requested to play the national anthem in Madison Square Garden for the NY Knicks as well as Oracle Arena for the Golden State Warriors. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Marcus has grown in notoriety through his work with Th1rt3en with Pharoahe Monch and Daru Jones. He has also been featured many times in print as well, earning rave reviews in Guitar World and Guitar Player Magazine.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fans who enjoyed the adventurous sounds of 'Aquarius Purple,' will certainly enjoy the growth demonstrated on 'Blue Diamonds.' It is deep and soulful R&B listeners can take a trip with. Marcus delivers again another set of funky and soulful jams. Listeners continue to get instrumental funk and R&B tunes that are driven by Marcus’ soaring and screaming guitar as he showcases why he just might be one of the best players in the game. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As an added bonus on this LP, listeners will get plenty of guest vocalists to take things to another level. Jermaine Holmes, Brian Owens, and many more grace the tracks on 'Blue Diamonds'. Marcus Machado has an uncanny ability to create some truly inspiring musical landscapes, and 'Blue Diamonds' is no exception. This record is full of grooves and the best way to experience it - is to get it on a turntable and feel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">'Blue Diamonds' album is now out across various music platforms.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HgzffhoPnPuuAYHI9JbcU2-j6fus4hK05I3Z45mSRTD0zi-HscMvizm4yyFk3lelRc8YsbPtkx2a6fNkbTY0QlYaHR9pY0LVkGSSWAc3bn1joFvGQD65LCEUMBhjrnslTppA2g3OsVwUdZgR8VVrZU27-GGPFu5xv210eJPVFeNueFelRQyNb5SZC5g/s1044/marcus%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="1044" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HgzffhoPnPuuAYHI9JbcU2-j6fus4hK05I3Z45mSRTD0zi-HscMvizm4yyFk3lelRc8YsbPtkx2a6fNkbTY0QlYaHR9pY0LVkGSSWAc3bn1joFvGQD65LCEUMBhjrnslTppA2g3OsVwUdZgR8VVrZU27-GGPFu5xv210eJPVFeNueFelRQyNb5SZC5g/s320/marcus%205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://marcusmachado.bandcamp.com/album/blue-diamonds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marcusmachado.bandcamp.com/album/blue-diamonds</a><br /></span><p></p><p><a href="https://www.officialmarcusmachado.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.officialmarcusmachado.com/</span></a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-24749865244464373092023-11-16T19:19:00.001+11:002023-11-16T19:19:39.478+11:00blues-soul keyboardist Pat McDougall album release In The Key Of Sorry<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJkyqOJruYH8nR00IwYjxlESrYeBAiXfc3gbwF1O1K1o-E3fA6szNOVJsrblYz-Hw3IQ-rGNs1C1mJ7ca5HrlanF70UCjX8OtUwzS3gdA4xQin9wA88I5IbpZs4okVTGSU6-zj-LOBqWRHAVFXDrmKqg0nBfN_3GNLuvAkFoccC7Stu8bJMt0XLkfALI/s1427/Cover%20art%20Key%20of%20Sorry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="1427" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJkyqOJruYH8nR00IwYjxlESrYeBAiXfc3gbwF1O1K1o-E3fA6szNOVJsrblYz-Hw3IQ-rGNs1C1mJ7ca5HrlanF70UCjX8OtUwzS3gdA4xQin9wA88I5IbpZs4okVTGSU6-zj-LOBqWRHAVFXDrmKqg0nBfN_3GNLuvAkFoccC7Stu8bJMt0XLkfALI/s320/Cover%20art%20Key%20of%20Sorry.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>In The Key Of Sorry</i> is a collection of 12 songs co-produced by <b>Pat McDougall</b> and Jimi Bott at Roseleaf Recording. All songs were written by Pat; two were co-written with others. This eclectic collection has something for everyone: uptempo blues, melancholy soul ballads, swampy slide guitar blues, ironically humorous romps, even a pop-rock anthem.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">“It’s a huge thrill to bring my songs to a wider audience through this recording,” Pat says. “I’m infinitely grateful to the musicians who brought their talents to the project, and to my brilliantly creative and unfailingly wise co-producer, Jimi Bott.” Performers on the disc include Pat McDougall's band mates in Tall Static – Ed Pierce, Whit Draper and Jim Solberg – plus special guest appearances.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pat McDougall has performed with a long list of artists, and currently plays regularly with his own blues/R&B outfit Tall Static and Ben Rice & The Hustle. Until late 2020, Pat was the keyboardist and musical director for the Rae Gordon Band.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://patmcdougall.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patmcdougall.com/</a><br /></span></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-56253736861479237842023-11-04T08:57:00.000+11:002023-11-04T08:57:02.993+11:00Eric Heideman breakout release Third Degree Gravity - blues, soul, Americana, rock'n'roll<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUchr7cW2BEiVkTf5w1lTFfbwmGIyVemj30bzTLObAmbgxfj6XNCviKY6at-8y3d3eIv8bf854FdtKpPZVhNUDg9E8npoi7mlHncGCkxpsezdoJuSuZRL_oeF2hPcUsMvJoHICgabarwsgjGgYbxNI0iuxpUWqjGxw_vDcW4Xg3sJG2SzCwz9DxPWIfn4/s2591/Album%20art.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2590" data-original-width="2591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUchr7cW2BEiVkTf5w1lTFfbwmGIyVemj30bzTLObAmbgxfj6XNCviKY6at-8y3d3eIv8bf854FdtKpPZVhNUDg9E8npoi7mlHncGCkxpsezdoJuSuZRL_oeF2hPcUsMvJoHICgabarwsgjGgYbxNI0iuxpUWqjGxw_vDcW4Xg3sJG2SzCwz9DxPWIfn4/s320/Album%20art.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Eric Heideman</b> is a young musician from Salt Lake City, Utah. His breakout </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">release, <i>Third Degree Gravity</i>, was recorded with a team of Grammy </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">nominees and Blues Music Award and International Blues Challenge </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">winners. Producers Victor Wainwright and JW-Jones, along with master </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">engineer Dave Gross, brought their formidable talents to the table for this </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">record.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">"This is the most soulful and high-quality record I've made, and in an </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">intimate studio (Fat Rabbit Studios) where artists like Bob Margolin, Seth </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Walker, Debbie Davies, Candye Kane, Bruce Katz, Victor Wainwright, Tony </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Holiday, and the late David Maxwell have recorded,” says Heideman. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some of the material is focused on the despair, isolation, and uncertainty </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">that many felt during the COVID-19 pandemic, while other songs are </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">focused on healing, hope, and joy. The album kicks off with a rock n’ roll à </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">la Fabulous Thunderbirds meets boogie-woogie à la Victor Wainwright </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">showcasing Victor’s brilliant piano playing. The album weaves through </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>classic blues, soul, funk, </b>and<b> Americana</b>, ending with a sense of hope and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">reassurance with a stripped-down soulful vocal and resonator performance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heideman was a featured performer at the 2022 Utah Blues Festival and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">has traded riffs alongside some of the top blues artists in the world </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">including Victor Wainwright, Nick Moss, JW-Jones, Albert Castiglia, Terrie </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Odabi, Marquise Knox, Vanessa Collier, Laura Chavez, and Mitch Woods.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.ericheideman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ericheideman.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-31908781151982414592023-10-31T17:39:00.001+11:002023-10-31T17:39:30.658+11:00Introducing "Tumbled" by singer-songwriter Nancy Moore<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy3W58LH-y9YMrpdZaLC7w343USJp1StCUEWb4-bw-MZqOWhHwN8jM6oqQltGxkejokp_6EUjDS-JNZGUrweXy3rMGDufKDTerv4ixVXU2-aqMMq2xr0t_zlmOi_qrIwmS6r1JAdws1EtxEBCBoOzgwBnd5ZH6ygW9_aqS6Db5q8rXYx9fryV1EotK9c/s600/tumbled-cover-2048-x-1142-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy3W58LH-y9YMrpdZaLC7w343USJp1StCUEWb4-bw-MZqOWhHwN8jM6oqQltGxkejokp_6EUjDS-JNZGUrweXy3rMGDufKDTerv4ixVXU2-aqMMq2xr0t_zlmOi_qrIwmS6r1JAdws1EtxEBCBoOzgwBnd5ZH6ygW9_aqS6Db5q8rXYx9fryV1EotK9c/s320/tumbled-cover-2048-x-1142-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nancy Q. Moore is an <b>Americana-rock</b> singer-songwriter who lives in Charlotte, NC. She grew up in Philadelphia influenced by the Philly Soul sound along with seminal rock bands that include The Byrds, The Moody Blues and Blue Oyster Cult. She began writing songs five years ago when she picked up guitar again after a decades-long hiatus. She also cites influences Jimmy Webb and Carole King, Sheryl Crow, Oasis and The Human League. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Nancy Moore</b> is joined on her debut <i>Tumbled</i> EP by 2023 Country Music Award nominee Tim Galloway on mandolin, banjo and acoustic guitar (Feeling Nashville), along with musicians Scotty Saunders on steel guitar, Russel Wilson on drums, David Harper on keyboard, Bryan Shumate on electric guitar, synth, percussion and backing vocals, and Eddie Snuggs on bass. Snuggs also engineered and mixed the EP. Shumate produced the record. Each song is different with the common thread of her voice rising over throw-down arrangements. The record starts off with an Americana feel and moves into full-on rock by the final cut, <i>Where Can Delaney Be</i>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancymooremusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nancymooremusic</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3YzRRnFSHp6V2CHW94Krbh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stream EP here</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgRgDE208uhyp4_Acacuw2oDCNABMj3-1FbFvpilGpmYpwGwwWs5IUTIksJb5UkswXAn-C2O3cVCaeGZiEOlPIEJujICEvukeHunJSuZNQGY50weBAGy3BY1NT3d4j2N1IaLbvtJVcOBqqtRdGWHBVN8RnEscRn7BKR_49G4PE19j8cnXYPzDfzOxV88/s480/Tumbled.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgRgDE208uhyp4_Acacuw2oDCNABMj3-1FbFvpilGpmYpwGwwWs5IUTIksJb5UkswXAn-C2O3cVCaeGZiEOlPIEJujICEvukeHunJSuZNQGY50weBAGy3BY1NT3d4j2N1IaLbvtJVcOBqqtRdGWHBVN8RnEscRn7BKR_49G4PE19j8cnXYPzDfzOxV88/s320/Tumbled.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-88576833966509962192023-10-23T11:05:00.005+11:002023-10-23T11:05:52.759+11:00 blues-soul singer and songwriter Deb Callahan sixth album release Backbone<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UM4mgeiUiAsCPoZZIPOrOObweTZTg-bMlLygEyVjC1FhihRxGoeRqUfU87BGCfw69Mfi9YJtvKpRjB5iC03PtwgSKw_vDpqZryb__oGKrEXHx4qKdSFcUdKv6XzyiimXJzdXflFHj-AeghreN9RdKA67h2Q-5xy4lS05_q-VsQtL8dazng3SwMwQroI/s1200/DebCalNew%20CD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1200" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UM4mgeiUiAsCPoZZIPOrOObweTZTg-bMlLygEyVjC1FhihRxGoeRqUfU87BGCfw69Mfi9YJtvKpRjB5iC03PtwgSKw_vDpqZryb__oGKrEXHx4qKdSFcUdKv6XzyiimXJzdXflFHj-AeghreN9RdKA67h2Q-5xy4lS05_q-VsQtL8dazng3SwMwQroI/s320/DebCalNew%20CD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Philadelphia’s <b>blues-soul</b> singer and songwriter <b>Deb Callahan</b> releases her 6th album “<i>Backbone</i>” on Blue Pearl Records. The album, produced by Philadelphia producer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Arms was recorded live at Morningstar Studios in E. Norriton, PA with overdubs and mixing completed at Arms’ Studio 501 in Philadelphia, PA. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Deb recorded this album with her road tested, all-star band of Allen James on guitar, Garry Lee on bass and Tom Walling on drums. It features London producer and songwriter Danny Schogger on keyboards and Arms on slide guitar. There are guest appearances by Great Britain’s Alan Glass on acoustic guitar, and Philly musicians; Jay Davidson on sax, Steve Jankowski on horn/trombone, John Colgan Davis on harmonica and Charlene Holloway on backing vocals. Deb and her core band’s sixteen years plus of performing and touring together shines through on this release, creating a unique chemistry and an ability to play with natural, nuanced improvisation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.debcallahanband.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.debcallahanband.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-7404543752150563992023-10-18T16:06:00.000+11:002023-10-18T16:06:56.627+11:00 The Dig 3 return with new album Damn The Rent....roots music with power and subtlety<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCAmgpOkvvduCX0ibpZ7DGD6ebvxz6nMb9kYhRKnPKpanPTOvOC2_HGuWbqUoUKa4IBWIMjjt0h89OyUAcu0Nat6uwSIawD0-pr0_36EMLtZvnvVv2r7HsvWPxqOxc967aPY2W56fVay304i3GU2tV0jf5kAdVAZZxCoGh3gQqSxQmdquuHCqWPJabso/s573/Cover%20-%20Damn%20The%20Rent%20-%20The%20Dig%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="573" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCAmgpOkvvduCX0ibpZ7DGD6ebvxz6nMb9kYhRKnPKpanPTOvOC2_HGuWbqUoUKa4IBWIMjjt0h89OyUAcu0Nat6uwSIawD0-pr0_36EMLtZvnvVv2r7HsvWPxqOxc967aPY2W56fVay304i3GU2tV0jf5kAdVAZZxCoGh3gQqSxQmdquuHCqWPJabso/s320/Cover%20-%20Damn%20The%20Rent%20-%20The%20Dig%203.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Unfettered by convention, blues superheroes Andrew Duncanson, Ronnie Shellist, and one-man-band Gerry Hundt unite as <b>The Dig 3</b>. Whiskey vocals, masterful harmonica, and keen original songs stay tethered to grooves only possible when the rhythm section is one person. Walking the tightrope between urgency and ease, Dig 3 creates <b>roots music </b>with power and subtlety - perfected by decades of house-parties and honky tonks. The Dig 3 have a real knack for attaining blues nirvana … down at the bottom of the gutbucket.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><i>Damn The Rent</i> grabs you by the collar with every lyric barking out atop heavyset, do-as-I-say grooves muscling you where to go while dictating at what speed to do it. (The immolating “Dip My Toe,” for instance, gets you huffing). And what you hear was cut live in the studio, without any doctoring, in, essentially, one day. <b>Pure raw blues</b>, the way Nature intended.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">The 12 originals fan out. A thick John Lee Hooker throb sets “Big Water” to sloshing back and forth, its deep swells strafed by the album’s ever-tough harp. “Gold Tooth” sails on the breezes coming off Hundt’s blue mandolin getting fanned à la Maxwell Street kingpin Johnny Young. “Old Dog” airdrops the trio onto a 1930s street corner, with hokum-style kazoo buzzing away above their six tapping feet. “All the Love That I Got” branches into bona fide soul territory, right down to its bended-knee confession and the kind of meaty bounce that Percy, Otis or Marvin could never muster. Nor can you sit out “Coconut Curry Dance” and “Blanco Boogaloo” due to their wicked hip-shake. “Southern Fantasy” even circles back from The Dig 3 as a bonus, shockingly reborn as Halsted Street disco-funk, showcasing what’s possible with The Dig 3 BIG, a special, expanded edition of the band. Yet, the rubberized “Chuck & Willie” cannot be beat as an endorphin high, triggered by a barbed-wire guitar solo and the fantastically cheesy organ doing cartwheels. Just perfect for circus parades or crocked romps around the yard. Damn The Rent, bless the brawn, and pass the bottle. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">-Dennis Rozanski (BLUES RAG, THE GROOVE)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><a href="https://thedig3band.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedig3band.com/</a><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-51006958926572499732023-10-16T14:58:00.009+11:002023-10-16T14:58:58.596+11:00singer-songwriter Nelson Blanchard self-titled album release<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bniOq1MpSor92twK3tZrttB8InZHPdMZkrMGJvgJsIIjIIdM5am4ryO2gsMZz_4QDh8vLHKFJLRcFsGrl_N_RsZZpt064b5LvkVCa_s4s586Qn6a3b9qsvuVUv-PpV7k0qngw0gD0oII3xqgCl7W0lodd96HcamqCgQmG3huK7UTUqz0bs0XZSX8mUE/s426/Nelson%20Blanchard%20CD%20Cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="426" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bniOq1MpSor92twK3tZrttB8InZHPdMZkrMGJvgJsIIjIIdM5am4ryO2gsMZz_4QDh8vLHKFJLRcFsGrl_N_RsZZpt064b5LvkVCa_s4s586Qn6a3b9qsvuVUv-PpV7k0qngw0gD0oII3xqgCl7W0lodd96HcamqCgQmG3huK7UTUqz0bs0XZSX8mUE/s320/Nelson%20Blanchard%20CD%20Cover.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Nelson Blanchard</b> was born on January 13, 1953. At the tender age of 10, he was already a performer in clubs with The Richard Brothers, a popular local group from the Pierre Part, LA area (Nelson's birthplace). He studied music throughout elementary and high school, playing in special state and district bands (including the Governor's Honor Band). He studied music education at LSU and Nicholls State University.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nelson has performed with various groups throughout his 35-year career, as well as with soloists including the likes of Percy Sledge, Ernie K-Doe, Irma Thomas,Kenny Neal, and Tareva Henderson.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">He is a former member of the very successful group called <b>LeRoux</b>. Over the years, LeRoux enjoyed performing with many of classic rocks' greatest bands including The Allman Brothers, Wet Willie, Journey, Kansas, Heart, The Doobie Brothers, Charlie Daniels, Foreigner, Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws, ZZ Top and many, many more.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 1981 LeRoux topped the charts with the song "Addicted" which reached the # 3 position on Mainstream Rock.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy this solid songwriters record..</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://nelsonblanchard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nelsonblanchard.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-89091667051748570512023-10-11T15:06:00.001+11:002023-10-11T15:06:31.771+11:00introducing The Lethargics..a genre-averse approach to Americana Rock<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1ZbN1zqI5k5hq-u-tx-Xu7J1dVcZNXektKLOZ4bsUUSJGmMII9UKMCGvkWPtY6SIk1qJW_LK4EDVaVGk2bVzTVpmwF8Uc1uysBDHnE5H_fKAhmsRjNubwVP-VIfPFgkYm-z6nqswWYQ63zuErDl3lx9hsp-BNhimtLyeAs0uI2UKFgpLGfGtxdL_w1Q/s700/not%20tonight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1ZbN1zqI5k5hq-u-tx-Xu7J1dVcZNXektKLOZ4bsUUSJGmMII9UKMCGvkWPtY6SIk1qJW_LK4EDVaVGk2bVzTVpmwF8Uc1uysBDHnE5H_fKAhmsRjNubwVP-VIfPFgkYm-z6nqswWYQ63zuErDl3lx9hsp-BNhimtLyeAs0uI2UKFgpLGfGtxdL_w1Q/s320/not%20tonight.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxP1wXYykJLP9u9o7AbmTA2SmDZy1CSGTc_LiyoGsgBiqRwQU4ECpQrghup80dASU7TOL0hwDVXt5dh7YnaghMlJ3VuLbWvgjRT2lTYMy3jh1UYC09lhsqI-jpeb8uAO5RcgMS9fF_UDEDx0_bZ_waqi537p37qTOs2_d83jW6NGa_LnkBK2wjT0s2z_Y/s700/meteorite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxP1wXYykJLP9u9o7AbmTA2SmDZy1CSGTc_LiyoGsgBiqRwQU4ECpQrghup80dASU7TOL0hwDVXt5dh7YnaghMlJ3VuLbWvgjRT2lTYMy3jh1UYC09lhsqI-jpeb8uAO5RcgMS9fF_UDEDx0_bZ_waqi537p37qTOs2_d83jW6NGa_LnkBK2wjT0s2z_Y/s320/meteorite.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The Lethargics</b> hail from Knoxville, TN, bearing guitars and a genre-averse approach to <b>Americana Rock</b>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Their music stakes claim and establishes residence in the abandoned and undiscovered music landscapes of what Rock & Roll can be.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Born in the hard beauty of the hills and hollers of <b>Appalachia</b>…steeped in the histories and mysteries of Rock, Blues, Punk, Country, Folk, and Americana…informed and inspired by the likes of Dylan, Springsteen, Knopfler, Ely, The Clash, The Replacements and The Stones…the lethargics are simply not like any band you’ve ever heard before.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://thelethargics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thelethargics.com/</a><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660045294640603899.post-56340704066096725142023-10-06T14:41:00.000+11:002023-10-06T14:41:03.412+11:00roots rockers The Blue Velvets debut release<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtphRyPxDF6CU5xx9JFqIYMWEPGHALHkSlNDDULdmYXfjbEgyYjHmdWun5sQD2KgkDQ2qij7y8oyzJ8CeQRPdiZVgWQNizQjl3mWKEYO7qBF_2lgr6n3w6y6xmyVdUu7P8EAGiOwi75XePlu9Xe3h4A99D2snKklkitjc70ppSNw6Vhw-d1bIZ-M4nanw/s3000/ENREC4514_Cover_3000px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtphRyPxDF6CU5xx9JFqIYMWEPGHALHkSlNDDULdmYXfjbEgyYjHmdWun5sQD2KgkDQ2qij7y8oyzJ8CeQRPdiZVgWQNizQjl3mWKEYO7qBF_2lgr6n3w6y6xmyVdUu7P8EAGiOwi75XePlu9Xe3h4A99D2snKklkitjc70ppSNw6Vhw-d1bIZ-M4nanw/s320/ENREC4514_Cover_3000px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Germany and Canada joins forces!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Enviken Records</b> and <b>The Blue Velvets</b>, are proud to present the bands debut debut single featuring two </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">electrifying self-penned tracks: "Waiting For A Sign" and "I'm Her Man."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available on 7” vinyl and all streaming services!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Berlin</b> based band The Blue Velvets are a collective of seasoned virtuosos, each with a storied history in the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">music world. The band's charismatic members bring their own unique flair, and their Canadian front man </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">adds an international twist to the mix. Together, they've created great songs that pays homage to the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">genre's roots while injecting their own rich experiences and influences.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whether you're a Rockabilly aficionado, a vinyl connoisseur, or simply someone who appreciates the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">artistry of music, "Waiting For A Sign" / "I'm Her Man" is a journey you won't want to miss.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">They might be fresh out the gates but it seems that every gig they do gets them a handful of new dates to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">add to the calendar, that is a really good sign!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is more to come from The Blue Velvets as a full album is in the pipeline.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vocals & Guitar: Alistair Cristl</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Upright Bass: Ralph Sommer</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Drums: Mario Wachsmann</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://envikenrecords.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://envikenrecords.com/</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07782051095770351926noreply@blogger.com0