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Overton Music artist: Russ Green - Stone Cold - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stone Cold , from Russ Green , and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with Lint Redux , you are immediately in the middle of a swampy blues with modern effects. With a firm foot stomp by Felix Pollard on drums and Vic Jackson on bass Russ Green on harmonica and vocals really has the earthy feel. Giles Corey on slide gives the track great grease and Green's harp work is strong. Excellent opener. 12 Feet of Water opens with a terrific harmonica aria before grinding into a super drum driven romp. With the feel that I can only describe as Hill Country , Green delivers such soulful vocals, comforted by Joe Monroe on keys, this track just grabs you. Green's harmonica is like a shuddering wind blowing through you with the thumping bass of Vic Jackson and Vince Agwada on guitar. Excellent! Easy going shuffle, Nobody Knows has a smooth, supple melody with backing acoustic guitar, minimal drum work and melodic ha...
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Debbie, Rick & Cyril On The Road!

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Debbie Davies, Rick Holmstrom & Cyril Rockin' The Road!
 
Debbie & Rick Still On Roots Music Report
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Contact: Mark Carpentieri                                         
Phone: 631-754-8725                                              
E-Mail: mc@mc-records.com                                     
 
 
Northport N.Y - As we move toward the Holiday season M.C. Records artists Debbie Davies, Rick Holmstrom and Cyrill Neville will be on the road.
 
Talk about legs! M.C. Records latest  two recordings have been on The Roots Music Report Blues Charts for so long they're starting to get mail. Debbie Davies' After The Fall has been on the charts for three months and is currently no. 10. Debbie's latest is shaping up to be one the most successful of her impressive career. Rick Holmstrom's first release in 5 years, the all-original Cruel Sunrise, has been on the charts for two months and sits at the no. 15 position. You can check out the this weeks chart right here.
 
 
 
 
Since the release of After The Fall on July 17 Debbie Davies has toured the U.K., the Midwest and the West coast. The 10 time Blues Music Award nominee has received fantastic reviews and has been interviewed on XM/Sirius B.B. Kings Bluesville and The Guitar Show with Andy Ellis. More good news is on the way.
 
Check out these great reviews!
 
"After the Fall" (M.C. Records) is an 11-track LP of slashing hooks and cathartic riffs that echo the hardships Davies endured and her efforts to overcome them. The Connecticut Post

Searing, pulsating riffs and house-rockin' performances with clever lyrics and gut-check emotion are featured on "After the Fall," The Toledo Blade
 
This might be one of the best blues releases this year. Blues Blast Magazine
 
The Debbie Davies Band is booked by Piedmont Talent 
 
11/16/2012  CLEVELAND OH - THE WINCHESTER TAVERN & MUSIC HALL
11/23/2012    WOONSOCKET    RI - CHAN'S   
11/17/2012  LONDON,ON CANADA - THE MUSIC HALL
12/1/2012    COLLINSVILLE CT - BRIDGE STREET LIVE
12/31/2012     PAWLING    NY - TOWNE CRIER CAFÉ  
 
 
Cruel Sunrise is Rick Holmstrom's first solo recording in five years and features Mavis Staples on two tracks.  Rick and his band have been recording and touring with Mavis Staples for the last five years. He received a Grammy in 2010 for his work on Mavis'  "You Are Not Alone," produced by Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco). Rick has a bunch of solo dates in the LA area and continues leading Mavis Staples band.
 
Coming up with an original instrumental group voice is as hard as finding one’s own guitar style, but Holmstrom (and band) succeed in both respects 
Vintage Guitar
 
Rick Holmstrom is just too talented and restrained to release anything less than professionally crafted. All Music Guide
 
Each track is blissfully inventive. Holmstrom creates a blues that is effortless to vibe to. Where Y'At
 
Rick Holmstrom is booked by M.C. Records,
info@mc-records.com - 631-754-8725
 
11/17/12 - Elgin, IL Elgin Community College (Mavis)
11/23/12 to 11/24/12 - Chicago, IL City Winery (Mavis)
11/29/12 - Kahului, HI Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Mavis)
 
 
Cyril Neville has a slew of solo dates. This is a great chance to check out the legend doing his own thing!
 
11/17/12 New Orleans, LA

11/25/12 - 12/02/12 New Orleans, LA The New Orleans Music and Heritage Cruise
       

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