by Donald Rumpert William Thomas “Tommy” Emmanuel is an Australian guitarist, songwriter and singer, best known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar. Although originally a session player in many bands, Read more
by Donald Rumpert Alive and Ornery, ok that might be true, but what I am noticing is prolific succession of releases in one year. Alive and Ornery, is on the heels of Scott Rammingers February of 2017 release Do What Read more
by Donald Rumpert A cavalcade of performances with beauty, familiarity and now with Gregg Allman’s recent passing, it takes on an even deeper meaning. Luckily for us, its a moment in time was captured to be relished even with its Read more
by J. Pepper Jim Gustin’s voice is uniquely his own, to compare him to other blues vocal cats, is to miss the unique timbre in his voice that sets him apart from the pack. His natural rasp and huge baritone Read more
by Constance Tucker It is hard to believe that twenty years has passed since blues vocalist Thornetta Davis, released a CD. She explains “It’s always been about getting it right.” Her career began at age fifteen, she first gained attention Read more
by Constance Tucker Take a blues chanteuse that has been thrilling audiences for years with an impressive discography, put her with a couple of jazzers and the result is a gritty, rugged, big-voiced belter whose jazz sensibilities shine through Read more
by: Rudy P. “Slipstream” is first and foremost the story of an artist returning to her realm after a long dry spell, rediscovering her fountain of inspiration and acquiring the drive to once again practice her craft. Since that artist Read more
by M. Mariba This is a very impressive new CD release by the 4-time Grammy Award winner & country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett. The CD, titled ‘Release Me’, features Lyle Lovett on a roll delivering a well balanced excursion/mixture of (1) Read more
Ray Charles, The Very Best of Ray Charles Reviewed By: -Tammy La Gorce Hard as it is to go wrong when shopping for a Brother Ray package, some career-spanning compilations bundle the decades better than others. Count this one, true Read more
Patrick Flynn, Fire Up River Review by Constance Tucker I have reviewed many recordings by Patrick Flynn, from Silveroot to Flynn’s own leader releases. What amazes me each time is his ability to be a musical chameleon. Whether Bluegrass, Blues, Read more
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