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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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Blues Deluxe - The Harless Brothers Band

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Nick Harless is the lead guitarist and songwriter of the band. At 21 years of age Nick has been playing guitar for only 6 years, but in those few short years, he has progressed at an alarming rate. Nick's older brother Tony is the bass guitarist. Tony has been playing guitar for over 20 years. Tony quit playing on six strings, and went to four when Nick got to where his licks were better than Tony's. Tony said, “I'm better on four than I ever was on six”. Both Tony and Nick were taught to play the guitar and perform by their father Tony Sr., a long time musician. The band was formerly known as The Midnight Sun Blues Band, but after losing long time drummers Dave Huff, and Russell (Steamroller) Shelby, in addition to other bands having the same name The Midnight Sun, the band decided it was time to change their name. Now together with Kacy Perry on drums the three are known as the Harless Brothers Band. With a great foundation in Tony, Kacy, and the awesome lick's on...
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