Music Reviews

Val Starr And The Blues RocketTo The Blues And Back Again Sandwich Factory Records 

By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © May 2024 The latest release by Val Starr And The Blues Rocket is titled To The Blues And Back Again. Interestingly, the timing for this review could not...

Big Harp GeorgeCooking With Gas Blue Mountain Records 
Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © May 2024 With his Big Harp George Does Christmas sandwiched right between his fifth release - Cut My Spirit Loose, and his seventh - Cooking With Gas, this is...

Bart BryantBackstage II Horizon Music Group Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © May 2024 Somehow, this twenty-five year veteran, who has worked with some highly recognizable names from many genres, has slipped through the cracks at the House of...

Markey Blue Ric Latina ProjectBlue Eyed Soul SoulOSound RecordsPublicity: The Galaxie AgencyBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © May 2024 “This album is a gathering of most of the Markey Blue Ric Latina family”, the liner notes say. As Markey further points out, "We wanted to...

Blind Lemon PledgeOh So Good OFEH RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © April 2024 Although it ever happening is a long shot, should you ever run into Blind Lemon Pledge while he's with his parents, I don't suggest you greet them as Mr. &...

Seth JamesLessons Qualified Records Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © March 2024 Have you ever listened to an album and been totally clueless as to why it was titled what it was? I know I sure have. Then there are some - like Lessons - that pretty...

Texas HillWeight Of The World
 By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © March 2024 I generally don't review singles, but as the saying goes, there are exceptions to every rule. This song, by this group of all-stars, is the perfect exception. Texas Hill consist of founding members...

Rick VitoCadillac Man Blue Heart Records
Publicity:  Blind Raccoon
By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © March 2024While listening to Cadillac Man - Rick Vito's first release in five years - and reading about his accomplishments and credentials listed on the accompanying one...

Cedar County CobrasHomesick Blues Self ReleasedBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © December 2023 PrefaceSomething I read on the notes inside the CD jacket told a story that I thought might be inspirational to other artists, therefore, I felt compelled to share it… “The album...

FoghatSonic Mojo Foghat RecordsBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © November 2023 PreludeIn the late fifties, Danny & The Juniors told us "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay"; about twenty years later, Neil Young reiterated that with "My My, Hey Hey, Rock And Roll Is Here To...

Big Harp George Does Christmas Blue Mountain RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © October 2023 This is a first for both Big Harp George and me. For George, it's his first ever Christmas release, and in twenty plus years of doing reviews, it is...

Peter Veteska & Blues TrainFull Tilt Blue Heart RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © October 2023 Since 2023 marks their tenth year together, I'd like to start off by wishing Peter Veteska & Blues Train a very "Happy Silver Anniversary"....

Li'l Ronnie And The Grand DukesGot It 'Live' From '05 EllerSoul Records By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © October 2023 Interestingly, the last review I did of a CD that Ronnie was a part of was in April of 2014. The group recording the project was called “Li'l Ronnie And...

Johnny RawlsWalking Heart Attack Catfood Records Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © September 2023 Although each release - be it a recording, a movie, or any other production where awards are given - needs to be judged on its own individual merit,...

Tom HambridgeBlu Ja Vu Quarto Valley Records Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © September 2023 Every once in a while, I'll read something on the liner notes or the One Sheet that accompanies an album, and I feel like I should share it as stated. So...

Teresa James & The Rhythm TrampsRose-Colored Glasses Vol. 2 Blue Heart Records Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © September 2023 It's always cool when you listen to a release filled with great music and the words "Vol. 1" appear in its title....

EG KightSticks & Strings Blue South Records By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © September 2023 Since crossing over from country to the blues with Come In To The Blues, her debut blues release back in 1997, Sticks & Strings is the tenth release in the genre for...

The BoneshakersOne Foot In The Groove Deluxe EditionTake It To The BridgeBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © September 2023 After twenty-six years on the road, the popular soul blues band The Boneshakers are celebrating their legacy with a deluxe re-issue of their studio...

Willie J. CampbellBe Cool Blue Heart RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © August 2023    It's sad that award winning bassist Willie J. Campbell, who played with countless award winning musicians and bands, is not around to witness the huge success...

Joel AstleySeattle to Greaseland Blue Heart RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonPeter “Blewzzman” Lauro © August 2023      As far as longevity goes, since it was less than ten years ago when Joel Astley formed his first band, calling him a 'new kid on the block' might not...