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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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Mayne Stage/Act One Weekly Newsletter 11.30.11

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    November 30, 2011 UPCOMING SHOWS BEARS VS CHIEFS 12/4 ENSEMBLE DAL NIENTE   12/10 @ 7:30PM  THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: A HOLIDAY CABARET CONCERT 12/11 @ 2PM FLATTS AND SHARPE 12/17 @ 5PM FLATTS AND SHARPE 12/17 @ 7:30PM BEARS VS SEAHAWKS 12/18 @ 12PM   THE VIC AND PAUL SHOW   12/20-30 ABC7 COUNTDOWN CHICAGO TO 2012 WITH JAMES HUNTER 12/31 @ 10PM HAYMARKET OPERA PRESENTS "LA DESCENTE D'ORPHEE AUX ENFERS" 2/24 @ 7:30PM HAYMARKET OPERA PRESENTS "LA DESCENTE D'ORPHEE AUX ENFERS" 2/25 @ 7:30PM Greetings!   Hope everyone had a Happy and safe Thanksgiving! Time sure flies, now we're well on our way to Christmas and New Years! We are excited to share a special message, courtesy of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall: Master.mov We are very eager for the The Vic and Paul Show's return to Chicago December 20-3...
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Come Out the Wilderness - Boyd Rivers & Ruth May Rivers

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"Come Out the Wildnerness," performed by Boyd Rivers and his wife Ruth May. Preceded by introduction of themselves and their music. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978, at the Rivers' home in Canton, Mississippi. For more information about the American Patchwork filmwork, Alan Lomax, and his collections, visit http://culturalequity.org. “Like” Bman’s Facebook page. I use Facebook to spread the word about my blog (Now with translation in over 50 languages). I will not hit you with 50 posts a day. I will not relay senseless nonsense. I use it only to draw attention to some of the key posts on my blog each day. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! - click Here
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Fire In My Bones - Boyd Rivers & Ruth May Rivers

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Boyd Rivers (vocal and guitar) and his wife Ruth May Rivers perform "Fire In My Bones" at their home in Canton, Mississippi. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978. Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE
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