Music Reviews
Keep up with the latest Blues releases and concert reviewsMost of our CD Reviews come to us from the tireless Peter Lauro, over at Music4Mary.com, who keeps his finger on the pulse of all new releases in the Blues universe. Occasionally we have reviews submitted to us by ABS Members, and we encourage that! We also encourage reviews of live concerts, if you’ve seen something lately that was particularly noteworthy. There is a lot here, so click away!
Clarence Spady
"Surrender"Nola Blue RecordsRelease Date: May 21, 2021Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © May 2021 Since "Nature Of The Beast", the 1996 debut release that garnered Clarence Spady a 1997 W. C. Handy Award nomination in the "Best New Blues Artist"...
Misty Blues
“None More Blue”Self ReleasedBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2021 Lead Singer Gina Coleman and Misty Blues are in the midst of celebrating two milestones that are not all that common for a blues band - or for that matter, a band in other genres, as...
EG Kight
"The Trio Sessions"Blue South RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2021 Prelude It's pretty hard to forget the first time I met EG Kight because it was the night of my first time going to the W.C. Handy Awards - May 25, 2000. Yep, it was way...
Jimmie Bratcher
"I'm Hungry"Ain't Skeert TunesPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2021 PreludeA conversation at the House of Blewzz while "I'm Hungry" was playing… Blewzzlady: (calling out from the other room): That's a really good CD you...
Jonny T-Bird and the MPs
"Common Cents"Neon Grub Jeer MusicBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © April 2021 "Common Cents" is the fourth release for Milwaukee based Jonny T-Bird and the MPs. If like me, you are unfamiliar with the band, I'd be willing to bet you'd never guess what the MPs stands...
Trevor B. Power
"What Is Real"Farm 189 RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2021 It's been exactly two years since I reviewed Trevor B. Power's first release and for songwriters like Trevor, the events of those two years have certainly...
Swamp Poets
Swamp PoetsFeaturing: Christian Michael Berry"Hoodoo Du Voodoo"Retrofit RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2021 The Swamp Poets are a Northern Arizona based American blues based roots music band. Their primary influence is the diverse styles of...
Rosedale Junction
"Stompin' On The Front Porch"Center Block RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2021 "Stompin' On The Front Porch" is a very impressive debut release by the Boston based Rosedale Junction. The album contains thirteen tracks of what the band calls...
Dave Thomas
"One More Mile"Blonde On Blonde Direct RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2021 Starting with the album’s title, "One More Mile", telling you a bit about Dave Thomas and how this release came about is going to require using a lot of...
Jay Walter and The Rectifiers
"Rectification"Self ReleasedBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © March 2021 If you are from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area of "The North Star State" chances are quite good that you've heard of Jay Walter Wilkins. Dating back to 1989, on and off,...
Dave Keller
"You Get What You Give"Tastee-Tone RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © February 2021 PrefaceIn addition to knowing about the sometimes sad and downright startling; to the sometimes uplifting and spiritual lyrics and songs on this project, there is a whole...
The Scott O’Neal Band
"Ya Get What'cha Pay For"Stoop Solo RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © February 2021 Based out of Northern Arizona, The Scott O'Neal Band consists of: "Rev" Scott O'Neal on guitar, vocals and percussion; Gary Van Slyke on bass and backing vocals; Greg Woodbury on...
Harvey Brindell
"Pennies On The Dollar"Self ReleasedBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © February 2021 Something New, Something BluesHaving recorded and written songs for projects with other bands, "Pennies On The Dollar" is Harvey Brindell's first release under his own name. Of the disc's...
Veronica Lewis
"You Ain't Unlucky" Blue Heart RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © January 2021 There are those, and many at that, who will tell you what a horrible year 2020 was, and sadly - they wouldn't be wrong. That said, I'm thinking that...
Skylar Rogers
"Firebreather"Self ReleasedPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © January 2021 So there's a show on TV called "I Can See Your Voice" and on it, a contestant has the chance to win a cash prize if he or she can tell the difference...
Peter Poirier
"Empty Arms"'59RecordsBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © December 2020 Peter Poirier is not one of the countless musicians who have been a part of Roomful Of Blues, but with the way he has that vintage Roomful groove down pat, he sure sounds like he could have...
David Rotundo Band
"So Much Trouble"Dreams We SharePublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © November 2020 There is a paragraph in David Rotundo's biography that I just have to share with you all. Ironically, as impressive as it sounds, it was the last four...
Peter Veteska & Blues Train
Peter Veteska & Blues Train"Grass Ain't Greener On The Other Side"Self ReleasedPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © November 2020 Earlier in the year, Peter Veteska took the Peter V Blues Train into the shop for a tune-up and...
Paul Boddy
Paul Boddy & The Slidewinder Blues Band"Friends Of Tuesday"Slide RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © November 2020 Paul Boddy & The Slidewinder Blues Band are out of the Philly, PA area, and with the band being...
Laura Tate
"Live From El Paso"811 Gold RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro © November 2020 Perhaps you know of Laura Tate from having heard some, or all, of her previous four releases; perhaps you know of her from having seen some, or all, of the...
