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Tas Cru Album "Might Give Out... But I Won't Give In" Review

Artist: Tas Cru Album: Might Give Out... But I Won't Give In Released: 2026 Website: https://tascru.com/ Tas Cru is based in New York state and a staple on the modern blues scene. He is a touring musician playing throughout North America and Europe regularly, working the blues scene like it owes him money. His music is a well mixed cocktail of both blues and roots rock and his delivery is as relaxed as the biggest alligator in the swamp. Track one, Might Give Out is the fir

Jul 7

Misty Blues Album "Still Ticking" Review

Artist: Misty Blues Album: Still Ticking Released: 2026 Artist Website: https://www.mistybluesband.com/ The 18th album Still Ticking from Blues/ Roots band Misty Blues is proof that they just keep improving. Always flirting with the boundaries of the blues comfortably pushing the ball forward, but never too far that it leaves traditionalists longing for something familiar. I am not quite sure how they are able to do so in such a graceful manner, but there is no denying the

Jul 6

Gina Coleman Album "Uncrowned: A Tribute To Ida Cox" Review!

Artist: Gina Coleman Album: Uncrowned: A Tribute To Ida Cox Released: 2026 Artist Website: https://www.ginacolemanmusic.com/ Gina Coleman returns with her second solo album in a 12 month span. Between her main gig as the founder/singer of Misty Blues and her solo releases her musical output is staggering. To put out so much quality music in such a short time span is a testament to her commitment to the art. This latest release "Uncrowned: A Tribute To Ida Cox" is a slick elev

May 6

Wildcat O'Halloran Album "Welcome To Sunderland" Album Review.

Artist: Wildcat O'Halloran Band Album: Welcome To Sunderland Released: 2026 Artist Website: https://wildcatohalloran.com/ The Wildcat O'Halloran Band returns with a new record Welcome To Sunderland , their first release on the Guitar One imprint. This 13 song set is everything we have come to know about this slippery little band out of New England. Exceptionally clever lyrics, tasteful playing and vintage sounding recordings. This band always has 70's lo-fi sounding producti

Feb 23

John Brennan Album "Down Home" Review

Artist: John Brennan Album: Down Home Released: 2026 Artist Website: https://www.johnbrennansounds.com/ John Brennan is a South Jersey based man of the real blues. His music is a throwback in time in every way. I would guess he considers Albert Collins to be a modernist. For that matter anything past 1965 or so. This is an artist that in many ways serves as a conservationist of classic Chicago blues and Memphis rock and roll. He seems to be a guitar player that stopped stud

Feb 18

The Best Of Sandy Atkinson Review!

Artist: Sandy Atkinson Album: The Best Of Sandy Atkinson Released: 2025 Artist Website: https://sandyatkinson.net/ Florida based blues and roots powerhouse vocalist Sandy Atkinson has been working at her craft for a long time and it shows in this 21 song "Best Of" collection. She has a naturally gritty voice and power to spare. The band that surrounds her on this set delivers the goods at every turn. This is a lineup of musicians that knows the meaning of space and spporting

Jan 20

Randy Lee Riviere "Farmhand Blues" Review!

Artist: Randy Lee Riviere Album: Farmhand Blues Released: 2025 Artist Website: https://www.randyleeriviere.com/ Randy Lee Riviere is a prolific songwriter rooted deeply in all things American music. Clever lyrics, a miles above average stall of musicians at his fingertips, coupled with Tom Hambridge producing is sure to garner impressive results. Farmhand Blues is his 8th release, including 15 tracks and clocking in at a little over an hour. Big On A Bender is a track tha

Jan 12