Scott Ramminger

Scott Ramminger

Do What Your Heart Says To Arbor Lane Music Saxophonist Scott Ramminger may live and work in the Washington, DC area, but his musical soul lies directly in New Orleans. His songs are filled with the jumpy, second line and jazzy feel associated…
Cee Cee James

Cee Cee James

Stripped Down & Surrendered FWG Records When it comes to songwriting, it should go without saying that the very best music comes through when it is honest and has been experienced. Especially with the blues. It is about life and its lessons.…
Billy D & The Hoodoos

Billy D & The Hoodoos

Overnight Success Rokdablu Records The long awaited follow-up to Billy D & The Hoodoos' 2013 debut album Somethin’s Wrong has finally arrived and it is filled with the same catchy songs with their bare-boned, rock-inflected riffs that…
Sunday Wilde

Sunday Wilde

Blueberries & Grits Hwy 11 Records Canadian blues artist Sunday Wilde with her sixth release, takes her down South to the land of the Delta where she has created a nostalgic feeling collection of songs that are truthful and sassy. Recorded…
Raphael Wressnig & Igor Prado
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Raphael Wressnig & Igor Prado

The Soul Connection Pepper Cake Austrian-based Hammond B3 organist Raphael Wressnig is an extremely versatile player who was influenced by people like Jimmy Smith, Booker T Jones, Joe Zawinul, Jimmy McGriff, and Jack McDuff. With twenty discs…

Joe Bonamassa

Live at the Greek Theater J&R Adventures Reviewed by Jeff Levine This CD/ DVD is Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to the Three Kings of the Blues: BB, Albert, and Freddie. Recorded in the historic Los Angeles Greek Theater at the end of  2015,…

Vasti Jackson

The Soul of Jimmie Rodgers Vasteye Music Recently, this year’s Grammy nominees were announced and among them was the latest release by Vasti Jackson, The Soul of Jimmie Rodgers, in the traditional category. Now, this may seem a little odd…

William Bell

This Is Where I Live Stax William Bell first made his mark on the soulful blues market back in 1961 when he released the song “You Don’t Miss Your Water” for the fledgling Stax label. Though perhaps not gaining the attention that many…

Guy King

Truth Delmark Records Chicago-based Guy King has released one superb recording with his latest, Truth. Tasty guitar licks abound alongside very soulful vocals. Originally from Israel, King has been capturing many fans over the years for his…

Michael Burks

I’m A Bluesman Iron Man Records There are always losses in life, but when you lose one who meant so much the loss hurts double knowing that you will never be able to share time together again. That is exactly how it felt when guitarist Michael…