Select - O - Hits artist: Emma Wilson - A Spoonful Of Willie Dixon - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Spoonful of Willie Dixon, by Emma Wilson and it drips with blues. Opening with Spoonful, Emma Wilson on vocal belts out the lead with solid accompaniment by Ian Leese on bass and Mark Barrett on drums. Bennett Holland plays vital piano lead and organ and Nik Svarc plays hot lead guitar making this a strong opener. Dixon's dynamic track, I Can't Quit You Baby made popular by Otis Rush and Led Zeppelin gets a total rework with more of a shuffle feel. Wilson really grinds out the lyrics and Svarc creates some real nice guitar phrasing over the warm organ work of Holland. With a bit of a kick in tempo, Wang Dang Doodle rolls off Svarc's guitar, anchored by Barrett and Leese. Holland on piano sets the accents and Wilson rolls out the vocals in power fashion. Wrapping the release is a solid take on It Don't Make Sense (You Can't Make Peace). Wilson digs in making this ballad her own with only light backing. Dressed with lush piano work by Holland, a real nice closer. 

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Leggero Records artist: Victoria Cardona - Que Paso - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Que Paso, from Victoria Cardona, and it's fully bodied Latin music. Opening with Que Paso En La Habana, Victoria Cardona on vocal and guitar, fully backed vocally by Marilyn Scott, Jimmy Branly and Tim Goodman really get a warm Latin feel. With Kevin Richard on percussion, Rene Camacho on bass, Goodman on organ, San Miguel Perez on Cuban Tres Guitar, Francisco Torres on trombone, and some real nice flute work by Justo Almario. Solid opener. Another original track, Ghost has a strong radio appeal with Cardona playing some really tasty guitar lead, joined by Jimmy Branly on drums, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Jimmy Haslip on bass, Bill Payne on piano, Goodman on guitar, organ mandolin and backing vocals. Very nice. Rhodes Royale really gets in the slot with Cardona on vocal, guitar, percussion and steel drums, joined by Rene Camacho on bass. It's up tempo rhythm really gives the track a lively feel. One of my favorites on the release is Isolina Carrillo's Dos Gardinias with lush vocals by Cardona and beautiful work by Almario on sax and clarinet. Reggae flavored Tuesday Rain is laid back with warm brass. Wrapping the release is Lowell George's Spanish Moon. Branly and Ricard sets the stage with excellent rhythm and Cardona singing in Cuban. Bill Payne on piano adds a familiar groove and Jimmy Haslip on bass are well supported by Torres, Almario on horns and Goodman on guitar. Excellent closer. 

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Cali Bee Music artist: Brad "Guitar" Wilson - The Californian - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Californian, by Brad "Guitar" Wilson and it's a solid blues based rocker. Opening with Elmore James' classic, It Hurts Me Too, Brad Wilson is back with his guitar blazing. Given a more rock approach Wilson on lead vocal and guitar plays ripping lead to accompany his nicely delivered vocal lead, accompanied by Chris Rhyne on keys, Toto Poznantek on drums, and Hal Cragin on bass, this is a solid opener. Driving rocker, Say You Wanna Dance is my selection for radio track for this release with a super melody and even guitar lead and solid drumming by Tony Braunagel. Heartbreaker is a strong rocker with a solid guitar vamp. I really like his overdriven tone on rhythm and the cleaner lead tone in contrast stands out nicely. Wilson's remake of Eddie Cochran's Summertime Blues is cool with a lot of the spunk of the original. Adding in a bit of modern flare without going full "Blue Cheer" is a cool thought. Arthur Adams' Love and Peace is a really great sone, laid back and smooth like the Jazz Crusaders and Wilson shows a totally different side with sensitive guitar instrumentals. Very nice. Wrapping the release is Willie Dixon's Groaning The Blues and it's a strong closer. Wilson's vocals are really showcased nicely and he lays down some of his best guitar work for this release. 

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Subcat Records artist: Grupo Pagan - Power - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Power, from Grupo Pagan and it's a solid Latin flavored rocker. Opening with title track, Power, Edgar Pagan sets the lead with an excellent Latin bass line complimented with a full compliments of percussion by Emedin Rivera on drums, Joshua Dekaney on percussion, Jimmy Branley on percussion, Bill DiCostimo on keys and featuring Edgar on vocal, Este on hand drum and chants, Aam Fisher on nicely stylized guitar and backing vocals by Rhonda Paduano and Jose Varona. Energetic opener. Another track with strong Latin rhythms is Tito with clean guitar lead by Jeff Richman and Bill DeCosimo on keys, with solid bass work by Pagan, Luis Conte and Rivera on percussion and Joe Driscoll on beatbox. Sol has a cool Brazilian feel led by Daniel Pardo on flute with Pagan on bass and vocal, excellent work by Jimmy Haslip on synth, JoseVarona on drums, and Dave Donley on percussion. Very nice. Wrapping the release is cool latin rocker, Camila Vida Mia with Pagan setting a solid bass line and lead vocals, and tasty guitar lead by Irv Lyons Jr. Haslip adds real nice texture on keys and Shane Patterson on drums hold  the rhythm tight. Solid closer for a solid release. 

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Brody Buster - Redemption - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Redemption, from Brody Buster and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Can You Hear Me, Brody Buster leads the way on vocal and lead guitar with plenty of swagger. Jackie Myers on organ and Terry Dry on bass work with powerhouse Ian Pond on drums and Buster on Harmonica adds real punch. Deadwood Shuffle adds real spunk to the set with a lively rhythm, Myers on organ, Danielle Nicole on backing vocals and Buster on harmonica really lays it out there. A Latin rhythm on Wish These Blues Would Stop, driven by Pond on drums, features Buster on lead vocal and playing some great swinging guitar/harmonica lead work. Very nice. The Color Blue is a solid ballad featuring the pure vocals of Buster, Jacque Garqutte on vocal, bass and rhythm guitar and Myers on piano. I particularly like This Time I Got The Blues with some of the best vocals on the release, carried by Myers on piano and organ and nicely complimented by Buster's own guitar and harmonica playing. Wrapping the release is rocker, The Wants, with a great driving rhythm and hot harmonica and guitar riffs by Buster. Rocking closer. 

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Kristen R. Bromley Quartet - Wes 101 - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Wes 101, from Kristen R. Bromley Quartet and it's groovin'. Opening with cool shuffle, Bring It On, Kristen Bromley lays down the melody on guitar with fluid phrasing, accompanied by Melanie Shore on organ, David Ian Baker on bass and Matt Coleman. Shore breaks loose with a swinging solo and brings it back to the melody. Solid opener. Title track, Wes 101 really has a Montgomery flavor with familiar riffs and styling. Bromley captures both the spirit and the tone nicely. Warm lead lines by Shore add nice depth. A surprise drum splash by Coleman is a hot treat. With it 3/4 timing, House Of Fire is my favorite track on the release with super work by Shore and Bromley, a tight solo by Baker and snappy drum edge by Coleman. Wrapping the release is low slung shuffle, Indy Blues with Bromley and Shore really catching a groove. Bromley really gets loose on this track with swinging guitar work and a super bass solo by Baker tops it off. 

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Origin Records artist: ZurHub - Countryside Motorways - New Release Review

 

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Countryside Motorways, by ZurHub and it's flavorful, Latin infused music. Opening with Social Trust, Mattan Klein on flute trades a melodic exchange with Ezequiel Hezi Jait on guitar, promoted and anchored by Itay Simhovich on piano, Assaf Hakimi on bass and Dani Benedikt on drums. Crisp, well articulated flute soloing by Klein opens the dialog and Jait on guitar follows through with nicely phrased lead of his own. Solid opener. Forget About It really has terrific flow with a super bass line by Hakimi and giving Simhovich a clear runway to nicely elaborate on the theme. Klein's flute lead is really well presented with excellent poise and precision. Very nice. Feliz is a really strong track giving Jait an opportunity to really show his stuff followed by Klein on flute and a lush bass solo by Hakimi. Title track, Countryside Motorway, has a very flowing feel seasoned with Brazilian rhythm. Led off by Klein on flute and punctuated by Simhovich on piano this track has a very soothing feel growing to an exciting climax. Wrapping the release is heavily syncopated, Lick Your Toad, featuring a super paired duet featuring Klein on flute with Jait on guitar. Klein, Jait and Simhovich each compose energetic and inspired solos for a strong closer. 

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M.C. Records artist: Rory Block - Heavy On The Blues - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Heavy On The Blues, from Rory Block and it's a hip, blues rocker. Opening with Tommy Tucker's High Heel Sneakers, Rory Block sets a great pace on acoustic guitar and excellent slide supporting her own vocals on this rocking track. Buddy Guy's funky, What Kind Of Woman Is This is very soulful with Block squeezing the vocals and sharing guitar lead/slide with Jimmy Vivino. Right in the slot. Spiritual, Hold To His Hand is one of the strongest tracks on the release with Block overlaying her own voice over her own voice choir style for a very nice outcome. Charley Patton's Down The Dirt Road Blues has a real earthy feel with Block grinding out the blues vocally and deft finger style accompaniment on acoustic guitar. Memphis Minnie's Me And My Chauffeur is a great track with Block's notable acoustic guitar accompaniment and warm slide styling. Her vocals on this track are particularly effective. Wrapping the release is Buddy Guy's ballad, Stay Around A Little Longer. A sensitive track with heartfelt vocals and nicely phrased guitar soloing, this is a solid closer. 

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Roller Records artist: V&BT - Diamonds at the Rainbow's End - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Diamonds at the Rainbow's End (Live in Norway), by V&BT (Vigdis & Bla Trad) and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Stormy Weather, V&BT hit square on with a straight forward rocker, featuring Vigdis Haugen on lead vocal, Tom Pettersen on guitar and backing vocal, Bjorn Lokling on bass and Christer Persson on drums and backing vocals. Confession is another straight forward rocker with a strong melody and with solid harmonies and clean lead guitar soloing by Pettersen a prime radio track. Break That Chain is another track with a radio melody. Pettersen plays some grinding guitar work and Persson's drumming is tight. Title track, Diamonds at the Rainbow's End has a reggae undertone rhythm giving it real alternate flavor with some of the best guitar riffs on the release and Haugen's vocals really shine. Wrapping the release is a rework of House of the Rising Sun showcasing Haugen's vocal prowess over a subdued accompaniment. Pettersen really winds up the track with some scorching riffs. Solid closer. 

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Delmark Records artist: Dave Specter - Live at Space - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live at Space, by Dave Specter and it's terrific! Opening with Rumba & Tonic, a hot, Latin flavored guitar lead instrumental with sassy drumming by Marty Binder, warm bass work by Rodrigo Mantovani and Brother John Kattke on keys. I love it when Dave does this. Very nice. Otis Rush's Homework is up next and Specter vocals are in the slot. With smokey organ work by Kattke, a great bass line by Mantovani and tight snare snaps by Binder as a foundation, Specter uses his natural flair on guitar to play this classic like a real boss. A slow blues take on  Blues From The Inside is really tasty with vocal harmonies by Specter and Kattke. Specter uses nice pinch harmonics and slide phrasing to spell out a memorable guitar solo. Chicago style boogie, Chicago Style features Kattke on vocal and guitar grinding out the blues. With a walking bass line by Mantovani, piano punctuation and a stiff snare slap by Binder giving Specter the foundation, he rocks the blues on guitar. Very nice. Lone Star Cowboys song, Deep Elem Blues, has really been covered a lot but mostly by the Dead. This somewhat funky cover takes it to a higher place with excellent piano soloing by Kattke and Mantovani's bass like really digs it in. Sonny Boy Williamson's Bluebird Blues is one of the more old school blues tracks on the release with Specter really working the lead vocal with gripping guitar response. With a sensitive guitar solo paired with Kattke on piano, Specter really milks the for the essence of the blues. Very nice. Wrapping the release is Magic Sam's  high energy shuffle, Ridin' High giving Specter and Kattke the opportunity to work the guitar and organ as opposing teammates. Specter really shines when he's playing these fluid shuffles and Kattke gets the place steamy with his full organ attack. I think this is a terrific choice to close the set. 

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Frontiers Records artist: Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live Perpetual Change - New Release Review

 

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live Perpetual Change, by Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks and it's a solid replication of the original Yes compositions. Opening with Yours Is No Disgrace, a top track for Yes and it sounds fresh as in 1970's. Jon Anderson on lead vocal and guitar, joined by Andy Graziano and Robert Kipp on guitar and keys. Richie Castellano plays a masterful bass and Andy Ascolese on drums, keys and percussion really holds things tightly. Anderson really rips on Close To The Edge with fleet fingered guitar lead and vocal blening with Castellano, Graziano, Ascolese, Christopher Clark and Kipp is particularly nice. Heart of the Sunrise with it's flowing key structure, and bass soloing by Castellano is particularly cool. Another track with particularly prominent bass work is Starship Trooper of course with a healthy dose of keys and super drumming by Ascolese. And You and I is handled with finesse... flowing acoustic guitar, bell and keys supporting Anderson on vocal with band vocal backing leading into the classic rocker with showcase keyboard soloing. I've Seen All Good People rocks with power and vocal harmonies are stellar. Gates of Delirium really is a great opportunity for guitar key and drum work and at 20+ minutes of music shows the depth of the band. Wrapping the release is Roundabout with it's crystalline guitar intro rolling into a full prog rocker that really was Yes' trademark song. Solid release. Also included in the package is a full 10 track dvd. 

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Cleopatra Records artists: Two Wolf - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, self titled Two Wolf and it's a solid, blues based rocker. Opening with Keep On Movin', Two Wolf features four seasoned players with Lance Lopez on lead guitar and vocals with Greg T. Walker (Blackfoot) on bass, Kris Bell on guitar and vocals and Rusty Valentine on drums and vocals. Definitely a guitar blazing band with well blended vocals and scorching guitars, this is a hot opener. Will I Believe has an edgier feel, penciled by Bell and wide open guitar with plenty of overdrive and powerful drumming by Valentine. Percussive guitar work permeates The Wrong Road and paired lead vocals give the track a definite radio presence. Searing lead guitar work with the addition of wah and southern influenced lead guitar phrasing and riffs give the track a distinctive feel. Fox Chase really has the Southern rock aggressiveness with dueling guitars (like Blackfoot or Skynyrd) really giving the listener the adrenaline filled spirit of the music. Excellent rocker. Romeo has quite a bit of swagger with searing guitar lead and powerful lead vocals over a percussive guitar/bass riff and tight drumming by Valentine. Very cool. Wrapping the release is The Blessed and the Cursed, a definite radio track with it's memorable melody and classic guitar riffs. A driving guitar lead overlaid with fast runs and hammering drum s on the bottom really sets this track off. Solid closer. 

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Origin Records artist: Ben Thomas Tango Project - The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent (August 22, 2025) release, The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle, by Ben Thomas Tango Project and it's adventurous. Opening with The Promise of Morning, Ben Thomas on bandoneon leads the melody, accompanied by Eric Likkel on clarinet, Laura Schermer on bass, Laura Coronel on violin, Elizabeth Phelps on violin and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues on piano. A classically leaning tango in the style of Astor Piazzolla, this is a cool overture. Title track, The Man With The Grin and the Chuckle celebrates the memory of Seattle's French Chef, Thierry Rautureau, who's bistro served as the incubator for much of Thomas' music over several years of performing there. A serious composition featuring a solid interweave between Hall-Rodrigues and Thomas, with over harmony by Likkel. An Unapologetic Shift of Perspective is my favorite track on the release with a more percussive feel and Thomas giving more range to Hall-Rodrigues on piano. Wrapping the release is The Second Brick with a sweet, flowing melody presented by Thomas and Likkel, well supported by Schermer on bass, by Coronel and Phelps on violin and focused by Hall-Rodrigues on piano. 

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Chris Vincent & The Raw Deals - Good Crook - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Good Crook, from Chris Vincent & The Raw Deals, and it's a raw blues rocker. Opening with title track, Good Crook, Chris Vincent on vocal and guitar links up with Johnny Vidacovich on drums and Dean Zucchero on bass opening a pure, rocking set. With just a rattle of guitar, drubbing bass and snapping snare, this is cool. Come Clean has a sweeter melody with jangly guitar rhythm giving it an almost Keith Richards sound. Overdriven tone and looseness gives the track a real gutsy feel. Nice. High energy, Screwdriver Keys is Vincent driving hard n guitar, with monotone vocals. His guitar soloing is unique and ear catching making this one of my favorites on the release. What Johnny Said is a solitude ballad with some of the most melodic guitar playing on the release. Vincent's vocals and lyrics are particularly effective and his sliding and percussive guitar attack is super. Wrapping the release is Catherine The Great, a real solid track with progressive melodic structure and providing a more cohesive melody for Vincent's ragged vocals. His expression on slide gives the track just enough to make it the most commercially accessible track on the release. Solid closer. 

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Larry Kurtz & The Law Breakers - Take A Ride - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Take A Ride, from Larry Kurtz & The Law Breakers and I really like it. Opening with blues rocker, Headwaters Hill Country, Larry Kurtz on lead vocal and harmonica sets a two step feel with Scott Bruyea on drums, Sam Carothers on bass, and James Legere on guitar and backing vocals. One Step on The Devil has a real cool back beat and Kurtz sails in with warm harp tones. With Legere laying down warm tones on guitar, Kurtz brews tasty harmonica riffs. Very nice. Bruyea lays down a real nice tom tom beat basis for Let Me In and Legere fills with overdriven chords making a real nice underblanket for Kurtz on vocal and harmonica. Breaking out with nicely phrased guitar work by Legere, this is my favorite track on the release. Kick ass rocker, God's Gift, has a real feel of Paul Kossof with its signature riff and Bruyea on drums kicks up the dust. Kurtz on vocal and harmonica shows a real strut. Wailing harmonica by Kurtz defines up tempo, So Glad You're Home, with its skiffle beat and vocal harmonies featuring Legere and Kurtz. Legere lays down some real nice guitar lead and Kurtz follows with a solid harmonica solo of his own. With a Slim Harpo rhythm and a light Gibbons boogie on guitar, Teardrop Tim gets rolling. Alternating solos between Legere on slide and Kurtz on harmonica, this is a strong closer.

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Delmark Records artist: Tad Robinson - Soul In Blues - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soul In Blue, from Tad Robinson and it's terrific! Opening with R&B flavored track, Keep It In The Vault, Tad Robinson on vocal sets up a solid groove with Brian Yarde on drums and Dave Murray on bass and Kevin Anker on keys and Tommy Leino on guitar lays down some real bluesy riffs. Soulful, Out Of Sight and Out Of Mind really illustrated what I really love about Robinson. His vocals are silky smooth and dripping with soul. Clean piano backing by Alberto Marisco and meaty guitar work by Paul Holdman backed by Chris Vitarello on rhythm creates real tension, soothed by the lush vocals of Devin B Thompson and Lorie Smith. Excellent. Another soulful track, Deeper Than You Think really is deep in the soul with a throbbing bass line by Steve Gomes and features Mark Buselli  on trumpet, Rich Cohen on tenor sax, and Anker on organ really pushing Robinson's rich vocals. Forgive and Forget features so real guitar style by Holdman and Robinson is smooth in the pocket on vocal. I like the balance of David Murray on bass and Yarde on drums. Very nice. Wrapping the release is This Time, a strong soulful track with great vocals by Robinson. Geraldo De Oliveira on congas adds just the right rhythm  with Mike Wheeler on guitar, Carlos Showers on guitar, Larry Williams on bass, Pooky Styx on drums, Roosevelt Purifoy Jr. on organ and Anker on keys. Smooth closer. 

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