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big dave mclean, blues, cd review, indie Blues, making a Scene, muddy waters
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Big Dave McLean Pocket Full Of Nothin’ Black Hen Music Big Dave McLean has been active on the Canadian blues scene since releasing his 1989 debut recording “Muddy Waters for President”. In 1992 Mclean was a Juno Award winner; the Juno Awards are Canada’s equivalent to our Grammys. The veteran bluesman has been an influence […]
americana, dom martin, indie Blues, making a Scene
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Dom Martin Spain to Italy Where do I start as it’s all been said before about this young man from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The right place at the right time springs to mind. My first time to meet Dom was on the 7th of March this year at renowned rock venue Whelan’s in Dublin. Dom […]
americana, cd review, Indie Rock, making a Scene, pop, Sleepwalking to the moon, Whitney Tai
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Whitney Tai Sleepwalking to the Moon Patrick O’Heffernan Sometimes Whitney Tai’s music is fragile, delicate, barely entering your ears. At other times it is fierce, dense, demanding of every one of your senses. But either way, it touches your heart with a power that is hard to define but instantly recognizable. “Sleepwalking to the Moon” […]
dominican republic, jazz, latin, making a Scene, Yasser Tejeda
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Yasser Tejeda & Palotré Kijombo Self- released Surely, you’ve already identified this as Latin music and possibly Latin jazz. Yet, that’s only partially right. it’s broader than either one. Yasser Tejeda’s music on Kijombo is, at least in the U.S. and many countries, the seldom heard roots music of the Dominican Republic, here re-imagined by […]
indie, latin jazz, making a Scene, passion, raquel cepeda
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Raquel Cepeda Passion – Latin Jazz Self-released Houston-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Raquel Cepeda is a multi-talented artist with an interesting story and an auspicious debut. She uses the word ‘passion’ liberally. It’s the name of her band, her album, and her life force. From the liner notes, these excerpts from Cepeda will provide a […]
blues, cd review, indie Blues, katy hobgood ray, making a Scene
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Katy Hobgood Ray Featuring Dave Ray I Dream of Water Out of the Past You may have already read about Katy Hobgood Ray on these pages with Richard’s interview. If so, (and even if not) you realize that she’s a versatile artist, probably most conveniently labeled as a folk-blues artist but that term does not […]
30 rock, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Saturday night live, second city
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Chris “Bad News” Barnes Live Vizztone Label Group Chris Barnes was a member of Chicago’s legendary Second City comedy troupe; and a writer and performer for Saturday Night Live, Seinfield, 30 Rock, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He began his blues music career as an opening act at New York Cities’ “Tramps” where he would take […]
Five grand stereo, indie, Indie Rock, Rock
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Five Grand Stereo Sex and Money Everyone who is a lover of music,has a special period in their lives. This is most likely in their early teens to mid twenties. A lot of growing up is done during that period. A lot of firsts take place, first love , first date, first kiss,and first job if […]
blues, cd review, indie Blues, making a Scene, rae gordon
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Rae Gordon Band Wrong Kind of Love Independent Rae Gordon’s debut album “Blue Lemonade” landed in the top ten on the Billboard Blues Chart in 2013. She followed-up with “Dirty Flowers” in 2016. In January of 2017 “Rae Gordon & the Backseat Drivers” finished third in the band competition at the International Blues Challenge. Gordon’s […]
Ben Racine, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene
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Ben Racine Band Live A Montreal Independent Canadian guitarist Ben Racine formed The Ben Racine Band in 2009. Their debut album “One of a Kind” received a 2013 Maple Blues Award nomination. Racine followed up with his sophomore recording “Grand New Brew” in 2015. The Ben Racine Band began touring with Dawn Tyler Watson, and […]
