Sunny War, With The Sun – Review by Imogen Speith Sunny War born (Sydney Lyndella Ward) to a single mother lead an unconventional childhood. War describes it as nomadic. Her mother’s bohemian lifestyle saw Ward moving from place to place, Read more
Jacqueline Tabor, The Lady in the Gown – Review by Constance Tucker Seattle’s own Jacqueline Tabor has been winning ears with her unique blend of jazz with blues inflections for years, it is only now with the release of her Read more
Shemekia Copeland, America’s Child – Review by Imogen Speith Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland released her most compelling outing to date on Alligator Records entitled, America’s Child, on Friday, August 3, 2018. The record was produced by Nashville singer-songwriter and notable Read more
Jim Pharis, High Mileage – Review by Donald Rumpert Old Jalopy or old faithful? Hot rod, probably not. Pharis is that authentic, dependable acoustic player that melds a helping of acoustic blues covers with originals. A solid fingerpicking guitarist, Read more
Leslie Satcher, 2 Days in Muscle Shoals – Review by Imogen Speith Leslie Satcher was born in Paris. Well, Texas that is, where she sang in local churches and schools an experience which she lists as one of her biggest Read more
by Donald Rumpert William Thomas “Tommy” Emmanuel is an Australian guitarist, songwriter and singer, best known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar. Although originally a session player in many bands, Read more
by Donald Rumpert Alive and Ornery, ok that might be true, but what I am noticing is prolific succession of releases in one year. Alive and Ornery, is on the heels of Scott Rammingers February of 2017 release Do What Read more
by Donald Rumpert A cavalcade of performances with beauty, familiarity and now with Gregg Allman’s recent passing, it takes on an even deeper meaning. Luckily for us, its a moment in time was captured to be relished even with its Read more
by J. Pepper Jim Gustin’s voice is uniquely his own, to compare him to other blues vocal cats, is to miss the unique timbre in his voice that sets him apart from the pack. His natural rasp and huge baritone Read more
by Constance Tucker It is hard to believe that twenty years has passed since blues vocalist Thornetta Davis, released a CD. She explains “It’s always been about getting it right.” Her career began at age fifteen, she first gained attention Read more
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