Dana Fuchs, Love Lives On Review

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Dana Fuchs is a blues singer and songwriter that possesses a voice that is deep in emotion and contains the perfect amount of grit to illicit excitement. She has three studio releases, and now she is back with her fourth, Love Lives On The album is about fighting back from personal tragedy, building on roots … Read more

Jessie Lee & The Alchemists Review

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The hard-hitting Parisian blues band Jessie Lee & The Alchemists have released their debut album, an eleven track self-titled album that is a mixture of covers and originals. With Jessie Lee Houllier (vocals, guitar) and Thae Alchemists: Alexis Didier alias Mr Al (guitar), Laurent Cokelaere (bass), Julien Audigier (drums) and keyboardist Laurian Daire. Together the … Read more

Ally Venable Band, Puppet Show Review

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The Lone Star State is known for its powerful blues, and yet another star is emerging from the stat in the form of a powerhouse vocalist and guitarist named Ally Venable. The Ally Venable Band is bringing a powerful sound to the modern blues scene. This 18-year-old female started singing at an early age in … Read more

Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Black Coffee Review

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Bringing a powerful sound to the world of blues, is singer Beth Hart and guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Hart offers a passionate soul singer vibe from Los Angeles California, and Bonamassa, a blues shredding guitarist from Upstate New York, combined, they ignite the airwaves with an energetic modern twist on the great blues tradition. Hart has … Read more

Robert Finley, Goin’ Platinum! Review

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What makes blues/soul better? Well, more blues/soul, of course! That is what you get with singer Robert Finley because when you’ve been making music for as long as Finley has, you know that the key to success is in your instincts. You learn to trust your gut, you learn to trust your ear, and most … Read more

Eli Cook, High Dollar Gospel Review

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Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Eli Cook is considerate one of the best blues singer of his generation. Cook has achieved this by his vocal style that has all the grit and raw power of old school blues, combined with melodies and song structures of contemporary blues, rock, and pop. His latest album, High-Dollar Gospel, is … Read more

Jane Lee Hooker Spiritus Review

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Jane Lee Hooker is back with their second rock-blues album titled, Spiritus.  A five-piece blues group, of all females that call themselves Jane Lee Hooker. The name might be a new name to you, by no means are they new to the game. Between the five members, they have decades of experience playing, recording, and … Read more

Big Fat Papa’z Soul on Fire Review

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Big Fat Papa’z is a blues band from France that has a distinctive style, energy, and a unique mingling of blues with soul and 70’s rock. The band is: Hugo Modena on drums, Damien Richard on vocals and guitar, Quentin Crenes on bass and Nile Kirchner on guitar. Big Fat Papa’z set of high-flying tracks … Read more

Boogie Patrol Review: Man on Fire

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Boogie Patrol is a 5-piece Canadian band with a high energy sonic party sound that hearkens back to the days of classic blues and rock’n soul. The ten original tracks on their new CD, Man on Fire, feature a gritty, soulful sound with tight musicianship, powerful vocals and an aptitude for songwriting. The tracks deliver … Read more