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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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8th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival: New Name, New Venue, Legendary Lineup

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8th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival New Name, New Venue, Legendary Lineup A Full Day Of Blues Music And Family Enjoyment  At Our New Location, Moorpark College   (Formerly The Simi Valley Blues Festival)   Benefits The American Diabetes Association & Local Charities      (MOORPARK, CALIF) - New name, new venue, legendary lineup: Michael John's 8th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival takes place Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark. Gates open 10 a.m., music starts 11 a.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $30. day of show. Kids 12 and under free with adult. Plus food and craft vendors; guitar giveaway signed by all the artists; special kid's area; and silent auction including new autographed Fender guitar signed by Johnny Rivers, and photo opportunity (with Rivers). Info: www.venturacountyblues.com or call the Festival Hotline: (805) 501-7122 . Festival proceeds benefit the American...
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Tommy Marsh's Weekly Blues Jam This Wednesday Welcomes VCBS IBC Winner Preston Smith

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   Tommy Marsh & Bad Dog This Week Welcome VCBS IBC Winner Preston Smith To Wednesday's VCBS-Sponsored Jam @ The Tavern   (Wednesday, November 28)      (VENTURA) - SoCal's most talked-about Weekly Blues Jam is the one hosted by guitarist-vocalist Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog at The Tavern in Ventura, where this Wednesday, November 28 Tommy and company welcome Ventura County Blues Society International Blues Challenge winner, Preston Smith . 8-11 p.m. No cover. The Tavern is located at 211 E. Santa Clara. Info: (805) 643-3264. Event link:   https://www.facebook.com/events/380800488672763/?ref=ts&fref=ts.               Preston Smith is the consummate blues singer-songwriter, harmonica and guitar player whose  resume' includes national television appearances on the Tonight Show, Star Search and  live radio broadcasts on both Coasts. Preston's orig...
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