By muzikman on Sep 26, 2008 in Indie, Indie News Beat, Music, New Releases, Reviews, Rock | Tags: Blues, Delta Groove, Elvin Bishop | 0 Comments
Elvin Bishop is struttin’ his stuff again just as he has for a long time now. It was 1975 when the album Struttin’ My Stuff came out and suddenly it seems (in reference to musical output) that 2008 came very fast indeed. Bishop is still crankin’ out the blues on The Blues Rolls On.
Bishop is [...]
By muzikman on Sep 18, 2008 in Hip Hop, Indie, Music, Reviews, Rock, Track Listings | Tags: Blues, Circle Syndicate, String Theory | 0 Comments
The artist known as Circle Syndicate (aka JP) has a unique sound and lyrical send off in every one of his tracks. Although String Theory was released in 2006, it sounds fresh and relevant, just as if it was released yesterday. In addition, most certainly the real life relevancy of this artist and his songs [...]
By Guest Blogger on Sep 1, 2008 in Bands, Press Releases | Tags: Awards, Blues, Memphis | 0 Comments
The 2008 Jus’ Blues Music Awards Week is a wrap. Memphis, home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock and Roll has hosted another spectacular music special event. Blues and Soul music celebrities, executives and fans came together to network and celebrate the accomplishments of their peers at this year’s Jus’ Blues Music Awards [...]
By muzikman on Aug 27, 2008 in Independent, Indie, Musicians, New Releases, Reviews, Singer/Songwriters, Vocalist | Tags: Americana, Blues, Folk, Living Down River, Tamara Lewis | 0 Comments
Tamara Lewis is a brave soul. After suffering through 10 years of Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction, she decided to pick up the guitar, write songs and sing them. All of this happened at the tender age of 46. Now if that is not inspiring, what is?
Living Down River is a ten track recording encompassing real [...]
By muzikman on Jul 24, 2008 in Bands, Music, Reviews, Rock | Tags: Albums, Blues | 0 Comments
Swampdawamp is crankin it up again and getting those southern fried rock and blue fires burnin! On this teaser, titled 2.0 a Special Edition pre release CD, they are offering up three studio tracks and interviews and a rehearsal recording. The boys sound like they are ready to release another great album sometime later this [...]
By muzikman on Jul 8, 2008 in Bands, Music, New Releases, Press Releases, Rock | Tags: Albums, Blues | 0 Comments
SwampDaWamp (pronounced swamp duh wamp) is the creation of singer-songwriter-guitarist Gig Michaels. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, SwampDaWamp is the powerful and creative collaboration of six talented and seasoned musicians: Gig Michaels (lead vocals & acoustic guitar); David Lee (drums); Michael Hough (guitar & vocals); Keith Inman (guitar); Mike Huffman (keyboards, B3 & vocals); and Cody [...]
By Bluesbreaker on Jun 26, 2008 in Bands, Events, Festivals, Gigs, Jazz, Music, Musicians, Press Releases, Tour Dates | Tags: Blues | 0 Comments
The FREDRIK STRAND HALLAND Band will be performing at The Osøren Blues & Jazz Festival June 29th 2008…For the English version click on this link: Orsoren Blues The show has two headliners. The main headliner for the show is none other then John Mayall with his BluesBreakers and The other Headliner is Bertine Zetlitz. [...]
By muzikman on Jun 23, 2008 in Jazz, Music, Reviews, RnB | Tags: Albums, Blues | 0 Comments
Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Alex Lattimore (Lead and background vocals, Flugel Horn, Synthesizer, Rhodes Piano, Moog) brings home the Promise to Atlanta in 2008.
Lattimore has a smooth voice reminiscent of the velvety Luther Vandross. The first few listens I found it difficult to find focus on the fine musicianship of this recording, instead I was listening [...]
By muzikman on Jun 18, 2008 in Country, Music, Reviews, Rock, Track Listings | Tags: Albums, Blues | 0 Comments
David Grissom has been around the musical block a few times and his new solo album Loud Music is an achievement that helps you to understand why experience in any industry has no price tag. David has recorded with the Allman Brothers, Robben Ford, John Mayall, Ringo Starr…the list is long and impressive. This artist [...]
By muzikman on May 30, 2008 in Music, Reviews, Rock, Track Listings | Tags: Albums, Blues | 0 Comments
My first impression of Mike Zito was one of complete satisfaction and joy internalized after listening to every track on his new release Today. Those feelings were only amplified with each subsequent listen. His album is a gritty down to earth performance with razor sharp guitar lines and vocals that not only come from the [...]