Bman's Blues Report

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Betting on a Gambling Man , from Dwane Dixon and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with rockabilly style title track, Betting on a Gambling Man , Dwane Dixon plays every note on the release with super vocals, solid guitar lead, bass and drums. On A World Of Hurt , Dixon's guitar tone is fat and meaty with cool Frank Marino like phrasing, broad stereophonic wizardry and a tight bottom. laying back in the pocket a bit on I Buried Your Bones , Dixon crafts a cool western style ballad on what may be my favorite track on the release. With it's solid melody, nicely blended vocals and a cool harmonica solo, it's likely the top radio selection on the release. Cool shuffle, Whiskey You Don't Lie , has a strong bass line and power vocals. A swinging country rocker, this track really moves. Wrapping the release is instrumental. The Awakening , with it's heavy bottom and eastern flavor. Dixon uses this "St...