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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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Mike 'Mudfoot' McDonald - Play This - New Release Review

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I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Play This , from Mike 'Mudfoot' McDonald and it has a good feel. Opening with Tired Of The Same Old Rut , an island flavored rocker, McDonald leads on guitar and vocals with Edwin Romikat on drums, Cory Turnbull on bass, Pat Rush and Russell Williams on guitar,and Mick Evans on percussion. On Screamin' Jay Hawkins' I Put A Spell On You , McDonald's vocals seem tailored for the track. Guitar soloing on this track is particularly cool with the addition of Mike Branton on guitar. Whistle Blowin' has a real nice feel featuring real nice guitar work both behind and upfront by McDonald and a nice piano solo by John Lee. On Valerie , McDonald and Pat Rush play a real nice guitar duet melody reminiscent of the Allman Brothers and Chuck Leavell with solid bass work by Al Richardson and tight drumming by Randy Coryell. Light and jazzy...very nice. Slide is a cool shuffle featuring McDonald playing a real...