Bman's Blues Report

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Forgiver and the Runaway , from AJ Fullerton and it's a solid blues rocker with a rural feel. Opening with Remind Me Who I Am Again , AJ Fullerton on lead vocal and guitar exudes confidence with Anna Ruddick on bass, Glenn Milchem on drums, and strong key work by Jesse O'Brien as well as warm vocal backing by Chantal Hendricks and the Marrinaires. Very nice. Slippin' Away is a cool, contemporary shuffle with a super melody and great lead vocals. A smooth balance between the solo guitar work and the piano lead really works nicely. Rocker, Say You'll Stay is one of my favorites on the release with  harmonica work by Paul Reddick and vibrant guitar lead by Fullerton and Steve Marriner. Another of my favorite tracks on the release is Never Was with a distinct C Berry rhythm pattern that makes you feel the beat. An excellent solo of excellent pedal steel work by Aaron Goldstein contrasts really nicely wi...

  16TH ANNUAL BLUES FROM THE TOP FESTIVAL FEATURES STAR-STUDDED LINEUP, 2 DAYS OF BLUES BLISS IN WINTER PARK, COLORADO   Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24 - Music Starts 11am Both Days 2018 Blues Music Awards Winners Southern Avenue (and) Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Nick Moss Band w/ Dennis Gruenling, Vintage Trouble, Plus More     (WINTER PARK, CO) - If it’s Summertime in Colorado, that can only mean one thing for blues lovers...

I just received the newest release (July 14, 2016), Naked...In Your Face , from Eddie Turner & Trouble Twins and it's electrifying. Opening with R&B track, Jody , this tight 3 piece unit featuring Eddie Turner on vocal and guitar, Anna Lisa Hughes on vocal and bass and Kelly Kruse on vocal and drums get the joint hopping. Recorded live at the Blues Can, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the mix is real nice. Mistreated drops nicely into the slow blues slot with Turner laying down really nice blues solos and Hughes taking the lead on vocal. One of the things that I particularly like about Turner's playing is his freedom of expression and style without losing the boundaries of the basic blues format. Funky, So Many Roads is a cool track with a solid bass line, reinforced by Turner's rhythm guitar playing and slashing percussion by Kruse. His vocals are well suited for a track like this and I really like Hughes' plucky bass lines. Very cool. Rise is a 11 plus minute...

14TH ANNUAL BLUES FROM THE TOP FESTIVAL FEATURES SPECIAL  TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT REUNION, AND FINEST MUSIC LINEUP YET! Two Big Days - Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 At Winter Park, CO PRESENTED BY THE GRAND COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY; PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT BLUE STAR CONNECTION     (WINTER PARK, CO) - This year's 14th Annual Blues From The Top Festiva l features its finest music lineup yet, with a reunion by renowned Blues...

  BLUE STAR CONNECTION PRESENTS A VERY SPECIAL EVENING  IN CONCERT WITH BLUES GUITAR GODDESS, ANA POPOVIC Saturday, April 9, 2016 -  BUFFALO ROSE    (Golden, CO) - Blue Star Connection presents a very special evening in concert with Ana Popovic , Saturday, April 9, at Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave., in Golden. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets $15. (General Admission), $25. (Reserved). Purchase tickets here . Info: (303) 278-6800 or http://www.buffalorose.net/ . Denver's hot up-and-coming Austin Young Band featuring guitarist, Michaelea Rae , are the Special Guest opening act.                                                      ...