
Dave Keller – You Get What You Give
Dave Keller
You Get What You Give
Tastee Tone Records
Review by Greg Johnson
Like so many of us, witnessing the murder of George Floyd by the police on a Minnesota street last March brought about fury and disbelief in our public services…

Danielle Miraglia Bright Shining Stars
Danielle Miraglia
Bright Shining Stars
VizzTone
Review by John Taylor
If Danielle Miraglia says she can walk through barbwire, outrun the hound dogs or give a shining star a new home, we’re inclined to believe her. The Boston guitarist…

Bob Margolin – Star of Stage and Screens
Bob Margolin
Star of Stage and Screens
VizzTone
Review by John Taylor
The pandemic is still on, and Bob Margolin is still sitting at home ... brooding about it.
Fortunately for us, he has a 1930s Gibson and a National steel guitar handy.…

Adam Scramstad – It’s a Long Way to Go
Adam Scramstad
It’s a Long Way to Go
Djangosfire Tunes
review by Greg Johnson
The one thing you need to remember when it comes to solo acoustic musicians: Nobody else is playing alongside you to hide if you happen to make a wrong note…

Ramblings On My Mind – 2020 in Review and What Lies Ahead
Ramblings On My Mind - 2020 in Review and What Lies Ahead
Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President
Reflecting back on 2020, we have witnessed without doubt the single toughest year we have ever faced as an organization. COVID-19…

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – Straight To You Live
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Straight To You Live
Provogue
Review by Greg Johnson
During this time of COVID and the lack of being able to attend live events on this scale, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band releases this much-needed live performance…

Ole Frimer Band – Live in Eppingen
Ole Frimer Band
Live in Eppingen
Katti Records
Review by Randy Murphy
I listen to a lot of new music, and most of it is fine, solid blues and blues rock produced by musicians dedicated to keeping blues-oriented music alive and culturally…

New Music Courses through Artichoke Music Begin in January
New Music Courses through Artichoke Music Begin in January
With the new year, a new series of classes for musicians, both new and experienced, begin at Artichoke Music. These online courses are designed to appeal to a number of individuals…

January 2021 New Music Releases
January 2021 New Music Releases
There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here.
Adam Scramstad – It’s A Long Way To Go (DjangofireTunes)
Bob Margolin – Star Of Stage and Screens…

Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music Present Mitch Kashmar & Terry Robb
Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music
Present Mitch Kashmar & Terry Robb
The new year is rolling forth, but the pandemic doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. But the Cascade Blues Association and Artichoke Music are not…