Music Reviews

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...

Tony Wessels and the RevolversReloaded Self ReleasedPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © August 2023      Reloaded is the second release from the Atlanta, Ga, based Tony Wessels and the Revolvers. As Tony tells it, the name of the band was derived from so many talented musicians...

Mark CameronNasty Business Blue Heart RecordsPublicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © July 2023 By no means do I want to make Mark Cameron sound old, because he truly isn't - especially by blues standards. That said, with the release of Nasty Business, Mark...

Mark TelescaBrand New Day Mosher Street RecordsPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © June 2023 Without getting into his personal life, I'm just going to say that Brand New Day, Mark Telesca's new release, could not have been more appropriately titled. Those of us who know him...

Larry Taylor and The Taylor Familywith The Soul Blues HealersGenerations Of Blues: West Side Legacy Nola Blue RecordsRelease Date: June 16, 2023Publicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © June 2023 PreludeIn Memory: Eddie And Vera Taylor.Eddie Taylor Sr. 1923...

Mike Bourne Band featuring Johnny BurginCruisin' Kansas City Blue Heart RecordsRelease Date: June 16, 2023Publicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © June 2023 For the last twenty-five years, Mike Bourne has been playing in many of the best clubs and festivals...

Mike Guldin and Rollin' & Tumblin'The Franklin Sessions Blue Heart RecordsRelease Date: June 16, 2023Publicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © June 2023 I've got to admit that immediately upon seeing this album's title - The Franklin Sessions - my...

Shaun MurphyI'm Coming Home Vision Wall RecordsPeter “Blewzzman” Lauro © June 2023 Since 2009, when I first reviewed her Livin' The Blues CD, I'm Coming Home will be the tenth release by Shaun Murphy that we have had the honor and privilege of working with. By the...

Nigel MackBack In Style Blues Attack RecordsRelease Date: June 1, 2023Publicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © May 2023 When Chicago bluesman Nigel Mack isn't gigging in clubs around the windy city, he's most likely off headlining shows somewhere around the...

Lil' Jimmy Reed with Ben LevinBack to Baton Rouge Nola Blue RecordsRelease Date: May 19, 2023Publicity:  Blind Raccoon Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © May 2023 Having just learned that Lil' Jimmy Reed - or as his military ID would have read, Leon Atkins - spent twenty years...

Jimmie BratcherFar Enough Ain't Skeert TunesPublicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © May 2023 Jimmie Bratcher is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, guitarist, cookbook writer, preacher and author… and those are just the things I know about. Keeping the “Many...

Brad “Guitar” WilsonLovers Before Sunrise Cali Bee MusicPublicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2023 My review of Brad "Guitar" Wilson's last release started off with these exact words: “This self titled, self produced release is the fourth for Wilson...

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove RevivalGypsy Soul J&R CollectivePublicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter “Blewzzman” Lauro © April 2023 Gypsy Soul is the fourth release from Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival, and the first that I've had the pleasure of getting to hear....

Skylar RogersAmong the Insanity Blue Heart RecordsPublicity:  Blind RaccoonPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2023 When the people you hire to work for you prove to be a dedicated and caring bunch, who create a strong support system around you, tools that otherwise...

John PrimerLive At Rosa's LoungeTeardrops For Magic Slim Blues House ProductionsArtist Management:  Lisa PrimerPeter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2023 While working on this review, the announcement came out that John Primer was one of several very well-deserving blues...