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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: D.K. Harrell - Live Your Dream - Talkin' Heavy

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Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell , one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence , sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention grabbing original songs, the 27 year old Harrel - a major draw at blues festivals around the world is already in a league of his own.  🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM (Click the Track Number) ▶ Listen to Album Samples - Click the track number (Click to Expand) Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD/Vinyl and Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. The Deep Dive Bursting into the release with a stinging guitar intro on A Little Taste , D.K. Harrell has a no holds barred approach with trem bends that will set you shaking. His vocals are...
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Bill Johnson - Cold Outside - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release, Cold Outside , from Bill Johnson and it's got real style! Opening with Baggage Blues , Johnson jumps on it with a cool loping blues. His own vocals are as smooth as silk and David Vest's piano work is excellent, backed by Rick Erickson on bass and Ross Hall on drums. On boogie track, Nine Dollar Bill , I really like Johnson's vocals and his guitar riffs are fluid and sprite. Darcy Phillips' piano work dresses the track nicely making this a really cool one. Night Train has a definite cowboy sound with train rhythm drums and low octave guitar. Johnson's guitar soloing has a trace of Mark Knopler and his accent guitar work is cleverly woven into the track. Title track, Cold Outside , again has a bit of a cowboy feel with western style slide guitar over ringing cowboy chords. Delivered work vocals, not unlike Johnny Cash, gives this track a humble feel. True Love has an almost 40's sound but definite blues framework. Blues sli...
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