Tag Archives: rhythm-and-blues

DWANE DIXON – Betting On A Gambling Man

January 21, 2022

Dixon Line Music 2019 Mainstay of Montreal’s blues scene unravels ancestral yarn to spin, with a lot of panache, a series of arresting stories A veteran of Canadian rock, Dwane Dixon may not have many platters under his belt, yet … Continue reading →

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ZOOM with Shawn Kellerman – Chocolate Cake

November 16, 2021

Mouhaha 2021 Coming back into the fray to frame her freedom, American singer struts around rhythm-and-blues in style. When this Michigan chanteuse first tried to storm the stages in the ’90s, her name wasn’t associated with communication software, but if … Continue reading →

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THE POPPERMOST – Hits To Spare

August 26, 2021

Think Like A Key 2021 Capturing the spirit of the Merseybeat, one-man band rides a retro vibe but comes too close to the edge. Had there been zeitgeist chart, the era of innocence turning into experience before the Summer of … Continue reading →

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AL ROSS & THE PLANETS – Blue Crystal

August 22, 2021

Wienerworld 2021 British rock veterans turn adversity on its head and win the day with a set of fantastic tunes. Talk about bad luck here: an ensemble, who intermittently existed since 1983, get back to Abbey Road to lay down … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – Party For Joey

June 13, 2021

True North 2021 Subtitled “A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato” and featuring rock and pop elite, a Rolling Stone included, irresistible array of covers highlights the writing talent of NRBQ founder. To state that Joey Spampinato always was a … Continue reading →

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