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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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Mother In Law Blues - Ray Bailey

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Ray bailey was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1956, to musician parents. As a young child he listened to his father's jazz records while his mother, a professional saxophonist, taught him chords on the piano. Ray moved from the piano to the trumpet when he was seven, but in 1968 he heard his sister's record, "Jimi Hendrix Smash Hits" and his life changed forever. He switched to the guitar and never looked back. Growing up in Watts Bailey absorbed numerous musical influences from the clubs, the street, and the radio. Funk, Doo-wop, Rock, Soul, and most importantly Blues swirled around young Ray as he developed his chops. At age 15 Ray Bailey started hanging around Laura "Mama" Gross' legendaryBlues club, "Babe's & Ricky's Inn", located at 53rd and Central Ave. Although too young to be inside, he was befriended by Laura in what would become a lifelong relationship. Through her he got his first paying gig, working for Blues legend...
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