Contemporary Blues CD & DVD Reviews
Reviews of contemporary blues CDs and DVDs.
Amos Garrett - Get Way Back: A Tribute to Percy Mayfield (2008)
Album review of Amos Garrett's Get Way Back, a heartfelt tribute to R&B great Percy Mayfield.
Album review of Amos Garrett's Get Way Back, a heartfelt tribute to R&B great Percy Mayfield.
Clarence Spady - Just Between Us (2008)
Album review of Just Between Us by blues guitarist Clarence Spady, a talented string-bender and skilled soungwriter with a retro-soul sound.
Album review of Just Between Us by blues guitarist Clarence Spady, a talented string-bender and skilled soungwriter with a retro-soul sound.
Dave Specter - Live In Chicago (2008)
Album review of Live In Chicago by blues guitarist Dave Specter, featuring vocalists Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Album review of Live In Chicago by blues guitarist Dave Specter, featuring vocalists Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Dave Specter - Live In Chicago DVD (2008)
Review of Live In Chicago DVD by Chicago blues guitarist Dave Specter, including guest stars Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Review of Live In Chicago DVD by Chicago blues guitarist Dave Specter, including guest stars Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Duke Robillard - A Swingin' Session With Duke Robillard (2008)
Album review of A Swingin' Session with Duke Robillard by acclaimed blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard.
Album review of A Swingin' Session with Duke Robillard by acclaimed blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard.
Entrance - Wandering Stranger (2004)
Album review of Wandering Stranger by blues deconstructionist Entrance
Album review of Wandering Stranger by blues deconstructionist Entrance
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Painted On (2005)
Album review of Painted On CD by the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring harmonica master Kim Wilson.
Album review of Painted On CD by the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring harmonica master Kim Wilson.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue - Command Performance (2008)
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
Michael Burks - Iron Man (2008)
Album review of Alligator Records CD release Iron Man by blues guitarist Michael Burks.
Album review of Alligator Records CD release Iron Man by blues guitarist Michael Burks.
Mike Zito - Today (2008)
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Mississippi Heat - Hattiesburg Blues (2008)
Album review of Mississippi Heat's Hattiesburg Blues album, a tasty Chicago-styled blues romp with guest star Lurrie Bell.
Album review of Mississippi Heat's Hattiesburg Blues album, a tasty Chicago-styled blues romp with guest star Lurrie Bell.
Kenny Neal - Let Life Flow (2008)
Album review of Let Life Flow album by second generation blues musician Kenny Neal, a talented guitarist and gifted blues harp player.
Album review of Let Life Flow album by second generation blues musician Kenny Neal, a talented guitarist and gifted blues harp player.
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan - On The Jimmy Reed Highway (2008)
Album review of On The Jimmy Reed Highway by Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan
Album review of On The Jimmy Reed Highway by Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan
Otis Taylor - Double V (2004)
Album review of Otis Taylor's groundbreaking blues album Double V.
Album review of Otis Taylor's groundbreaking blues album Double V.
Peter Green Splinter Group - Time Traders (2001)
Album review of Peter Green Splinter Group's Time Traders, featuring the spectacular guitar work of former Bluesbreakers/Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.
Album review of Peter Green Splinter Group's Time Traders, featuring the spectacular guitar work of former Bluesbreakers/Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.
R.L. Burnside - Burnside On Burnside (2001)
Album review of Burnside On Burnside, a live album by Mississippi Hill Country bluesman R.L. Burnside
Album review of Burnside On Burnside, a live album by Mississippi Hill Country bluesman R.L. Burnside
Ray Bonneville - Goin' by Feel (2008)
Album review of blues poet Ray Bonneville's Goin' by Feel album, produced by Gurf Morlix and featuring a dozen of the talented songwriter's brilliant story-songs.
Album review of blues poet Ray Bonneville's Goin' by Feel album, produced by Gurf Morlix and featuring a dozen of the talented songwriter's brilliant story-songs.
Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - Now My Soul (2004)
Album review of Now My Soul by blues guitarist Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters.
Album review of Now My Soul by blues guitarist Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters.
Sean Costello - We Can Get Together (2008)
Album review of We Can Get Together by blues guitarist Sean Costello
Album review of We Can Get Together by blues guitarist Sean Costello