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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Leigh Pilzer - Keep Holding On

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Get ready to groove with Dr. Leigh Pilzer , the Washington, D.C. baritone sax powerhouse who proves that jazz is meant to be a living, breathing party, not a dusty museum piece. Described as a pure force of nature with a gruff, punchy, and assertive sound, Leigh brings a heavy dose of soulful grit to the stage. She has traded licks with the legendary Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and even arranged horns for local legends like Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy , and now she is bringing that deep, soulful swagger front and center with her vibrant new album, Keep Holding On. This record is a masterclass in pure, undeniable groove, packed with plenty of attitude, low-end bark, and raw energy that blues fans will instantly appreciate. Keep Holding On strikes the perfect balance between paying respect to the jazz heritage and absolutely cutting loose, making it an essential, high-energy addition to your playlist.   🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   Keep Holding On by Leigh ...
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Signify - Strummindog - New recording review

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I have had the chance to review the new release by Strumming Dog. This is swamp music sung by a swamp dog.

Dave Galanin (a.k.a. “Strummindog”) was born and raised in the small town of Sitka, Alaska. His “day job” is an international exhibiting visual artist; categorized as a Pacific NW Coast Silver Carver.

Basically a self taught musician, Dave has played guitar for almost 40 years. His love of “Delta Blues” style predominates what he has played for the past 8 years. He is influenced by Son House, Charly Patton, Mance Lipscombe, Robert Johnson, Bukka White and all the greats of the past. He has attended blues workshops taught by Louisiana Red, Guy Davis, Corey Harris, & Paul Rishell. It is in the Poverty Bay of New Zealand that “Strummindog” is making a name for himself. Dave has opened for Paul Ubana Jones and Lil’ Ian Goodsman.

This music is raw and wooly and good for your soul.

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  1. lykasscriptoriumAugust 27, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    bought the album. greeeeaaaat music! =)

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  2. UnknownDecember 18, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    Sadly Dave passed suddenly this morning - he and his music will be greatly missed

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  3. next2normalNovember 29, 2022 at 12:01 AM

    That so sad ,was the 2 set of ears in his CD in Gisborne NZ, good times back then with Dave.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2026 at 6:20 AM

    We were high school classmates and, later, coworkers. He was kind and true. We were friends.

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  5. next2normalFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM

    here is the album on youtube that Dave recorded at Kananakaia Gisborne New Zealand A Sign of Life https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nxdPLdk1hvdnkMH74EXmJuWgTG2-qTp_I&si=s2vc92lZXMExG0xz

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