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Harmonica player Mark Hummel delivers knockout instrumental album in Harpbreaker

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Mike

We don’t write about a whole lot of all-instrumental albums here, but harmonica player Mark Hummel‘s latest release Harpbreaker (Electro-Fi Records) is one that’s really too good to let pass without mention. A mix of newly recorded, live, previously issued … Continue reading →

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Tune in: We’re “About to Start” the weekend with some bluesy soul from English band Cavey

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Mike

We weren’t sure from where English alt/rock band Cavey got their name; we were secretly hoping it might have had something to do with the cartoon character Captain Caveman, who some might remember being called Cavey for short (and his … Continue reading →

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The Rolling Stones still Confessin’ the Blues with band-selected 2-CD compilation of classics

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Mike

When it comes to the Rolling Stones, you needn’t look far for evidence of the band’s love and support for the blues throughout the decades, from taking their name from a Muddy Waters song, to some of their earliest recordings … Continue reading →

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Tune into the Weekend: Taj Mahal nails Spike Driver Blues on upcoming Music Maker Relief Foundation anniversary compilation

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Mike

We’ve talked here before about the Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF) and its good works in helping Southern musicians in need. 2019 is shaping up to be a particularly exciting year for the organization, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Jawbone gives lots to jaw about with self-titled debut

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mike

Sticking with the UK flavor of our last review (Ian Parker’s album paying tribute to blues great Willie Dixon), today we’re discussing the eponymous debut album from a new four-man band called Jawbone (who take their name from a song … Continue reading →

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My Heart Belongs to the Blues

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Mike

It’s voting day today, and that probably makes it a pretty good one to “elect” to listen to some blues, at least for voters in some races (as if anyone here needs an excuse!) Here’s the latest edition of our … Continue reading →

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Ian Parker dishes Spoonful of Gold on album paying tribute to blues great Willie Dixon

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Mike

We hadn’t heard much about British blues-rocker Ian Parker before we caught a track from his new album on BBC recently, but that — plus learning that said album was a tribute to Chicago blues musician/writer/producer and “Poet Laureate of … Continue reading →

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Hold On tight because Kirk Fletcher’s latest album will blow you away

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Mike

In introducing the band on his recent recording paying tribute to the Three Kings of the Blues, Joe Bonamassa called fellow guitar-slinger Kirk Fletcher “one of the greatest modern blues guitar players in the world”, and one listen to that … Continue reading →

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Pianist Anthony Geraci branches out on Why Did You Have to Go

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Mike

If you’re looking for something from pianist Anthony Geraci that’s drastically different from what he does with his main gig with Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, then Geraci’s latest album Why Did You Have to Go (Shining Stone Records) isn’t … Continue reading →

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Doyle Bramhall II continues to evolve with Shades

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Mike

We first heard Doyle Bramhall II when he and his band Smokestack played opening act on Eric Clapton‘s 2001 Reptile tour. A little research revealed that Bramhall also had a bit of a role on the Reptile album, including serving … Continue reading →

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