Orlando-based blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Kilroy delivers powerful, boundary-pushing performances that honor traditional roots while forging a distinct modern sound. Originally born in Transylvania, Romania , Kilroy spent his early childhood training on classical piano before a life-changing introduction to the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan permanently shifted his trajectory toward the blues. After relocating to Florida, his exceptional talent earned him recognition from the Orlando Blues & Roots Alliance and opportunities to open for legendary American artists by the young age of fourteen. Now a vital fixture in the Southeastern music scene, Kilroy channels this lifetime of technical mastery and soulful songwriting into his compelling new album. 🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD and Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman e...
I just received the newest release, Hungry Soul, from Juke Rockets Blues Band and they play from the heart. Opening with American Train, a country style rocker, Carlene Thornton leads on vocals with solid drums from Tim Woitowitz, bass from Steve Mellor and guitars from Ron Casillo. On 12 bar number, Can't Complain Blues, Ron leads the way on guitar and Steve pops in a real nice bass solo. JRBB slows the tempo a bit for Cougar, with seductive lyrics, and some of the most ambitious, San Francisco style guitar playing on the release. Title track, Hungry Soul, is a simple ballad with a nice melody, clearly articulated guitar work and nicely blended vocals. Very nice. One of my favorite tracks on the release is Keep On Walkin' with a thumping bass line and real nice grinding slide guitar riffs. It also shows some of Thornton's best vocals on the release. JRBB brings it down real low for Mister 7. Showing guitar chord structure like Mr T Bone Walker over structured bass and drums, Thornton does a real nice job on lead vocal. Heavy bottomed, Sunday Morning, gives Mellor a cool opportunity to walk around on bass. Nicely overdriven guitar riffs by Casillo and lightly salted drum work by Woitowitz gives Thornton plenty of space to belt out the blues. The opener on classic, Summertime, gives Casillo the opportunity to show his best work on the release with super clarity and trem bends. I hear influences from the SF sound on Thornton but she is by no means copying Pearl so definite kudos for individuality. Funky, When I'm Good, is loose but cool. A bit of a jam and some nice vocals harmonies make this track stand out. Wrapping the release is ballad, We Threw Love Away, has a solid melody and consistent radio quality. A nice closer for a cool release.
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