Tag Archives: blues

TIM HOCKENBERRY – Tim Hockenberry

May 2, 2016

Tim Hockenberry 2016 Americana and beyond for an artist whose exposure should have long outgrown an “America’s Got Talent” bracket. The fact that his trumpet was heard on a Sammy Hagar record and his pipes were put to good use … Continue reading →

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STEVIE NIMMO – Sky Won’t Fall

April 23, 2016

Manhatton 2016 Glaswegian bluesman releases his inner Atlas to take the weight of the world and let it roll down the alley of love. Once the Nimmo brothers unchained their on-stage bond – temporarily one should think – their output … Continue reading →

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ERIC BELL – Exile

April 14, 2016

On The Edge 2016 Minimal but hard-hitting blues from Belfast’s best guitar slinger who still walks the walk. Exile has two sides to it: whence and where to. For Eric Bell, though, a five-year sabbatical from recording studio has apparently … Continue reading →

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DOUG WAHLBERG BAND – Flying Under The Radar

March 25, 2016

Doug Wahlberg Band 2015 Down-to-earth blues from Connecticut quartet bent on soaring high. Noticed the red “ah” in “Wahlberg” on this record’s cover? That’s a very positive “ah”: a reaction to a solid, and reasonably concise, album from experienced players … Continue reading →

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DARRELL BATH – Roll Up

March 21, 2016

Livewire 2015 All-around British guitarist gets in the groove – down ‘n’ dirty – on his second solo outing. You can’t go wrong with Darrell Bath whose licks adorned records by such varied artists as UK SUBS, Ian Hunter and … Continue reading →

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