Blues

Paul Rodger's 'Paul Rodgers and Friends Live at Montreux' album review

2/12/2012
Brandon McCormick
Artist: 
Paul Rodgers

Paul Rodgers released Paul Rodgers and Friends Live at Montreux in 1994. His “friends” included Queens’ Brian May, Journey’s Neal Schon, Black Country Communion’s Jason Bonham, and Toto’s Steve Lukather. Other musicians included Ian Hatton, John Smithson, Eddie Kirkland, Sherman Robertson, Luther Allison, Robert Lucas, and Kenny Neal. The show featured many of the songs from his 1993 Grammy-nominated album, Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters.

Chris Bergson Band's 'Imitate the Sun'

12/31/2011
Lori Alamia
Artist: 
Chris Bergson Band
Nitty, gritty good for your soul blues

Back in 1995, Chris Bergson returned to his NY roots to start his musical career backing jazz singers. In 1997, he released his first album Blues For Some Friends of Mine.

Since then, Bergson proved himself to be a talented lyricist, vocalist, and guitar player. Chris Bergson Band’s most recent album Imitate the Sun is no exception.

Rory Gallagher's 'Irish Tour' album review [VIDEO]

12/26/2011
Stephanie Trottier
Artist: 
Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher was, and still is, one of the best guitarists of all time. He may not be a common household name, but he deserves his spotlight among the other great guitarists of the 1970s including Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Gallagher’s live album, Irish Tour, captures the complete essence of Gallagher’s talents.

Kick back in the bayou with Scott Ramminger's album

12/23/2011
Brianna Gunter
Artist: 
Scott Ramminger and the CrawStickers

Get ready to kick back with good ole’ “nawlins” beats in Scott Ramminger’s new album with his band, the CrawStickers. Although “Crawstickers” sounds a bit dated at times, nearly all of the 11 songs nevertheless have toes tapping along within seconds.

So what exactly is a “crawsticker”? As described in the opening track, which is also the title song, a crawsticker is something that “sticks in your mind.”

'The Skinny'

9/21/2011
John Woodruff
Artist: 
Ian Siegal and the Youngest Sons

Upon first listen, you would never guess that Ian Siegal is British. From start to finish, the album is deeply seated in the American blues tradition. Despite hailing from southern England, Siegal wouldn’t seem remotely out of place playing in the trucker bar from The Blues Brothers. You know -- the one where they play both kinds of music.

Filling the Void

7/30/2011
Sean Patrick Quigley
Artist: 
Simon Kirke

Seasoned singer/songwriter and blues drumming veteran Simon Kirke, best known for his work with Bad Company and Free, has released his second solo album since Seven Rays of Hope in 2005. Although this is only his second studio album, Kirke has been a key member in many recording projects and has worked on countless albums with legends as high in the ranks as Keith Richards, Bo Diddly, Led Zeppelin , Ray Charles and a slew of other insanely influential and pivotal acts in his nearing half century long music career.

Dr. House sings the blues on his new album

7/30/2011
Karen Ruffini
Artist: 
Hugh Laurie
America's favorite doctor gets vocal with new album, 'Let Them Talk'

I think it is safe to say that everyone and their mother has heard of the hit show, House, with its leading role played by the undeniably damaged but equally hysterical Hugh Laurie. But Dr. Gregory House now has a not-so-hidden talent that exists outside of the doctor's office.

'Adele: London 2011' EP: Review

7/16/2011
Victoria Meng

There is absolutely no question that British soul-diva Adele is a talented singer. To say that she’s a welcome break from typical Hot 100 fare is both common sense and an understatement. She hasn’t just released the top-selling album of the year so far, she’s also become seen across the globe as a current champion of organic music. Somehow, a combination of good marketing and genuine talent tapped into the long-dormant demographic of people sick of pop-superficiality, and propelled Adele to superstardom.

'The Living Proof' single: Review

7/6/2011
Victoria Meng
Artist: 
Mary J. Bilge

Mary J. Bilge’s newest single, “The Living Proof,” is from the soundtrack to the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling book, The Help.

Given the book’s themes, the title and content of the song certainly seem appropriate; “The Living Proof” is an empowerment ballad about re-finding yourself after a struggle. There is no denying, of course, that Mary J. Bilge has a wonderful voice.

'Mississippi' Single: Review

6/19/2011
Victoria Meng
Artist: 
Ray Bonneville

Ray Bonneville is a very underrated artist. As of the writing of this article, he does not have his own Wikipedia page even though he’s been releasing music since 1999. That technically makes him less well-known than no-talents like Kreayshawn and Diggy, which is mind-boggling. At least Ray Bonneville is more musically-talented, writes his own songs, and can actually play an instrument.

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