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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...

Catfood Records Artists Kay Kay Greenwade Passes After a Long Illness

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CATFOOD RECORDS ARTIST KAY KAY GREENWADE PASSES IN ODESSA, TEXAS, AFTER A LONG ILLNESS ODESSA, TX – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of blues singer Kay Kay Greenwade, who died on Monday, July 9, at age 56 in an Odessa, Texas, nursing home. She had endured several health issues after suffering a stroke in 2006, including diabetes and a brain tumor, and was unable to resume her career. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Odessa. Several members of Kay Kay and the Rays, the band she fronted for many years, will be in attendance. (Attached is a color photo of Kay Kay Greenwade for your use.) Linda "Kay Kay" Greenwade was a life-long resident of Odessa, Texas, who was born there on August 31, 1955. She is survived by two brothers, Ronald Greenwade and Gary Greenwade, and a granddaughter, N’Sha Lynn Price, all of Odessa. “Kay Kay was an amazing talent and a good friend,” s...

Catfood Records Release: The Best of Kay Kay and the Rays - Review

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Set to be released on November 15, 2011 Kay Kay and the Rays have a Compilation release of hot soul, funk and blues for you. Start with Kay Kays rock solid voice and add a rhythm section so "tight" that they could play with anyone and you end up with a very hot mix. Sax and guitar lovers will be equally pleased with the great blues and soul riffs on this release. Kay Kay doesn't mince words delivering her message being social, personal or political but she sings it with solid conviction. This compilation includes tracks from 3 earlier releases and also features a killer duet with Johnny Rawls in the best tradition of Stax records. If you like you blues with a sould twist... you're bound to love this! Support Bman and your favorite band or venue - click Here