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

Scott Ramminger Review: Alive and Ornery

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Songwriter/singer/saxophonist Scott Ramminger has dropped a new live double-disc release, Alive and Ornery, and yes, you should pick it up! Recorded live at various clubs over a three-day period in the Washington DC area. The album features fifteen tunes across two discs — ten of them Ramminger’s originals, including one new tune, and five covers. … Read more

Samantha Fish Review: Belle of the West

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Kansas City is sharing another rising star in the world of blues, her name is Samantha Fish. Her new album, Belle of the West, finds the young guitarist/vocalist blending hip guitar work with engaging lyrics all done with intense passion and authority. Her music is firmly in the southern blues soundscape, but has influences of … Read more