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JANIVA MAGNESS - STRONGER FOR IT
Alligator Records - 2012
www.janivamagness.com

There it is

Whoop & Holler

"Stronger For It - exceeds the already great expectations of this bonafide blues power-house."


"Hopefully, this recording will bring the rest of the world to Janiva, and then they'll know, like I know, that she's one of the "real deals" out there."

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TWEED FUNK - LOVE IS
Tweed Tone Records - 2012
www.tweedfunk.com


Fine Wine

Dancemaker
 
"A fiery mix of Blues, soul and funk, served very well here. Both thumbs up for Tweed Funk. "

"Excellent, exciting funky blues. The album is captivating from beginning to the end. "

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THE STRATA-TONES - 
DRESSED UP to FESS UP

Self Produced - 2012
www.thestratatones.com 

Keep On Cookin'

Together for Some Time


" Just the kick of energy that the blues needs right about now!


"I know this sounds corny but I mean it when I say it, thank you for making the music that you make" 

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BRAD HARFIELD - 
UPHILL FROM ANYWHERE

Self Produced - 2012
www.bhatfieldbluesband.com

Witness to My Misery

Somebody's Got To Lose


"From the riff driven downbeat of the opening track “Witness to My Misery”, to the haunting a cappella field holler closing track “John the Revelator”, there’s something here for all types of blues fans and beyond. Blues lovers will be proud to tell their friends that they found him first."


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SAUCE BOSS - 
LIVE AT THE GREEN PARROT
Burning Disk Inc - 2012
www.sauceboss.com

Killer Tone

Chicken in the Gumbo
"The inventor of gastronomic boogie woogie. He sings the blues, he cooks the gumbo, he plays the slide, and he makes his own hot sauce."

"the Sauce Boss is a soul shouting picnic of rock and roll brotherhood." 

"It’s edgy, slide guitar, rockin blues grooves, with a large serving of fun in the Sauce Boss tradition" 

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JT COLDFIRE - ALWAYS AND NEVER
Self Produced - 2012
www.jtcoldfire.com 

Get it On

Tired Man's Blues



"His virtuosity as a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer has garnered praise as one of the unsung heroes of the new crop of Austin blues artists"

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THE44s - AMERICANA
Rip Cat Records - 2011
www.the44sband.com


Hanging Tree


Hard Times


"The 44's are at the top of their game..[Their music's] a disease we all enjoy caching"


"Any overview of my day [at the Doheny Blues Festival] has to include a strong set by The 44's"


"These guys play like their lives depend on it"... 


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MEYER ROSSABI - BLUES IS THE COLOR
A Bluesman Production - 2011
www.meyerrossabi.com 

Born in Chicago

Crash



"Meyer is one to keep an eye and ear on. " I see a bright future for this guitar playing bluesman," 

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SISTA MONICA PARKER -
LIVING IN THE DANGER ZONE
Mo Muscle Records - 2011
www.sistamonica.com


Living in the Danger Zone

Tears


"...a voice of an angel and the power of a speeding train. if you love etta James or Ruth brown or even to the young blues lover shemekia copeland you will love this cd".

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CHRIS BERGSON BAND -
IMITATE THE SUN
2 Shirts Record - 2011
www.chrisbergson.com

Goin' Home

Shattered Avenue

"One of the most inventive songwriters in modern blues music"


"Bergson's stirring voice and glorious guitar command immediate attention"

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STEVE GERARD & THE NATIONAL DEBONAIRES: Featuring James "Rock" Gray
VOODOO WORKIN'
Blue Edge Records - 2011
www.blueedgerecords.com


Voodoo Workin'

Hello Josephine





"Steve Gerard plays swinging, jazzy classic R&B.  Vocalist Dave “Elmo” Bailey is a throwback to big voiced blues shouters with a sense of timing and style".

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JOHNNY CHILDS - GROOVE
Sunhouse Records - 2011
www.johnnychilds.com


    

Walk The Floor

Black Bag Blues
"A highly unusual blues-rock
six stringer".

"Paints blues riffs as radically as Picasso, he pushes blues to experimental and quirky heights".

"A triple threat.  Touch, timing and taste".

"A marvelous blues guitar player in the mainstream tradition".

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JUMPIN JACK BENNY - I'LL BE ALLRIGHT
Boppin Records - 2011
www.jumpinjackbennyblues.com

I Don't Believe

You Got Yours, I Got Mine



There is no doubt in my mind, this cat has a little bit baptist, a little james Brown, and a dash of Sinatra in his blood.  What a showman!  The dual tambourines are a brilliant touch". 

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INWOOD JONES - MONEY MARBLES CHALK
Nickle Magnet Music - 2011
www.myspace.com/inwoodjones

Ain't Doing Too Bad

Talk To Me Baby

"Singer & guitarist, Vahan Nahabedian has been all over the world backing up and opening
_for a veritable who’s who in music business"

"Inwood Jones rocks!! If you enjoy the real stuff, get their new cd now! Vahan’s playing is totally TOPS!"

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PAXTON  NORRIS -
SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE
JF & PN - 2011
www.paxtonnorris.com


Something's Gotta Give

That Woman's trouble
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"Debut album "Something's Gotta Give" features some heavy hitting blues Detroit style. Co written and produced by Motor City Josh".

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THE ANDY POXON BAND -  RED ROOTS
Eller Soul Records - 2010
www.ellersoulrecords.com

Hottest Thing in Town

C'mon Pretty Baby


“Andy astounds us with his passionate blues guitar playing. He takes the stage and the audience becomes wrapped in his playing and his singing.

"No doubt he'll be compared to other great young artists, but Andy is truly his own man. He is a true triple threat as a song writer, singer and gifted guitarist".

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AMY HART - CONGRATULATIONS
Painted Rock Records - 2011
www.amyhart.com

Congratulations

Be That Way



"These ten originals showcase her writing chops and that sweet vocal delivery that goes from breathy to brazen in one note".

_"For those of us who like the blues (with a little country flavoring) there’s not much here that’s not to like".

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HANS THEESSINK - THE SOUNDTRACK
Blues Groove - 2011
www.theessink.com

Satin, Your Kingdom Must Come Down

Oh Sinner Man



"One of those albums you start out liking and end up loving!"


"...an international blues treasure. One of the world's pre-eminent country pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues".

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WHITEBOY JAMES & THE BLUES EXPRESS
EXTREME MAKEOVER
Rip Cat Records - 2011
www.ripcatrecords.com


Big Blue Train

I'm Ready




"Something amazing happens the moment you witness a White Boy James show. You either drink a bottle. Or throw a bottle. Or both. Even if you don’t drink".

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VICTOR WAINWRIGHT - LIT UP
Wild Roots Records - 2011
www.wildrootsrecords.com

Big Dog's Runnin' - This Town

Lit Up
"Victor Wainwright wields a mighty left hand and a robust vocal delivery that brims with the very spirit of the Blues"

"Extremely diverse with great songwriting, exceptional arrangements, flawless playing and vocals soulful enough to make Otis Redding sit up and take notice"

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NASTY NED - ROOTS 52
American Showplace Music - 2010
www.nastyned.com

Lonely Loaded
Pistol

Rollin & Tumblin


"A powerful recording!"

"...hot, heavy and true! Already in my top 10 for 2010".

"On par with the best modern blues has to offer".



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AARON WILLIAMS & THE HOODOO
10:49

AARON WILLIAMS - 2011
www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com

Boom Boom

10:49
“A little classic, dirty blues, a little Black Crowes on speed and a little rockabilly. Our Pulse Magazine Pick of the week!”

“Compared to early George Thorogood, Williams & The Hoodoo have all the fire and swagger of the slide guitarist in his younger days, but with more finesse and way more versatility.”_

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BRAD VICKERS & HIS VESTAPOLITANS -
TRAVELING FOOL

ManHatTone - 2011
www.myspace.com/vestapolitans

Because I Love You That Way

Low Down Dirty Shame

"Plenty of instrumental sass by way of Vickers’ astute acoustic picking and sax man Jim Davis’ sonic strut."

"Few bands can cover over a half-century of blues styles and give each one its own authentic reincarnation. This sets Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans apart from every other blues band in the land."

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BARRY LEVINSON - THE LATE SHOW
Rip Cat Records - 2011
www.ripcatrecords.com

Riley's Shuffle

Charlie's Ride



"There may be no guitarist in blues working at this level of technical ability and soulful expression"


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THE MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS - Self Titled
Rip Cat Records - 2011
www.ripcatrecords.com

Evil Sometimes

Boogie Woogie Rhythm


"Real deal blues from this Southern California band, playing it right as it should be played.  one of the highly regarded blues bands in our southern California blues scene, not to be missed"



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IVAN APPELROUTH -
BLUE & INSTUMENTAL
Eller Soul - 2011
www.ellersoulrecords


Twist Top

Booky's Boogie

"Accompanied by an all-star band of former and sometime band-mates, the renown guitarist showcases his collection of original blues, swing & jump instrumentals plus 4 choice "covers". These tracks stand, in part as a musical tribute to the plethora of rocking and swinging blues and R&B greats who have influenced and shaped his playing and musical taste"

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BETTER OFF DEAD -
GIRLS GUNS & MONEY
Garageland records - 2010
www.betteroffdead.com

Twister in a Trailer Park

Rockin' Daddy

"The band tears through barrel-house stompers to swinging Chicago blues to thumping rock-a-billy....Just get your butt home and throw this disc in your CD player"

"A mixture of rock, rockabilly, blues and swing, I'm reminded of Lynyrd Skynrd, the Cramps, B.B. King and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy all at the same time, baby."

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CHARLES "BIG DADDY" STALLINGS -
BLUES PARTY

Tai Jeria Records - 2009
www.bigdaddystallings.com


Blues Party

Wanna Dance

"Stallings Uniqueness is Combining Harp with a Classic West Coast Big Band Sound!!"

"Blues Party" Doesn't miss a beat, Giving you the very best in Blues, Soul, Funk and Boogie!!"

"Big Daddy Stallings sure knows how to have a Good Time... and produce a CD while doing so!!!"

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DAVE KEYES - ROOTS IN THE BLUES
Dave Keyes - 2009
www.davekeyes.com

Blues Bearing Down

You're My Party


New York City keyboardist and band leader Dave Keyes has just released his 4th CD ROOTS IN THE BLUES! The album features Dave's songwriting and his award winning band augmented by the guitar work of Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm) and mighty bluesman Popa Chubby.