americana, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots
Lorena Leigh Water Theory Cowgirl-Mermaid Records This morning I started my day listening to a CD I received in the mail the other day by an independent artist from Fort Worth, Texas that mixes pop with a little of island and folk sound. The artist is Lorena Leigh and the album is Water Theory released […]
Ex Norwegian Something Unreal: The Best Of Think Like A Key Records The other day I received the 20 September 2019 signed vinyl album by Ex Norwegian called Something Unreal: The Best Of on the Think Like A Key Records label. Ex Norwegian consists of Roger Houdaille playing most of the instruments on this album […]
americana, Leo August., making a Scene
Fernando Perdomo Leo August The Leo August Album is the May 19, 2020 concept album by Fernando Perdomo, guitarist, and bassist of the Dave Kerzner Band in which the concept of this amazing release is that Leo August is a singer-songwriter on his death bed at the end of his battle with a deadly disease. […]
cd review, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock
Alan Davey Four Track Mind Purple Pyramid Records/Cleopatra Records Four Track Mind is a four-CD compilation of home studio recordings from the brilliantly creative and exhaustively produced Alan Davey, an English bassist, singer, keyboardist, and songwriter, best known as the former bassist with Hawkwind scheduled for release May 22, 2020, on the Purple Pyramid Records […]
bb king, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Shirley King
Shirley King Blues For A King Now that I got past the 1700 mark on my reviews, let start working on the 1800 mark with the new album by Shirley King, the blues-singing daughter of the legendary blues artist B.B. King and has earned the title “Daughter of the Blues,” but she is an outstanding […]
Indie Rock, making a Scene, wild ride
Wild Ride Wheels on Fire This morning I want to take you through a journey with a band which truly the most international of bands, Wild Ride features a Polish-born guitarist, a half Maori drummer, and just one home country player on bass. A trio of committed rockers, the band pulls no punches and demands attention. This journey […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Robert Jon, Rock, roots
Robert Jon And the Wreck Last Light on the Highway Last Light On The Highway is the May 8, 2020 album by blues and country-infused rock n’ roll quintet Robert Jon and the Wreck out of Orange County, California comprising of Robert Jon Burrison on vocals and guitar, Andrew Espantman on drums, Steve Maggiora keyboards and vocals, Henry James on lead guitar and vocals, and Warren Murrel on […]
b d brayshaw, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene
E D Brayshaw Fire Without Water Fire Without Water is the May 1, 2020 debut solo release by guitarist E D Brayshaw. Having spent over thirty years as the guitar to go sideman for many other artists, E D Brayshaw finally put other projects aside to record his thoughts and emotions on this eight-track album. I first got turned […]
Destination unknown, Indie Rock, making a Scene, signal 13
Signal 13 Destination Unknown I am proud to present as my review, the EP Destination Unknown by Baltimore, Maryland based progressive rock band Signal 13 which was released on April 17, 2020. This five-piece band led by front-woman, Vicky Starr and joined by guitarists Johnathan Lassiter and Chris Starr, bassist Patrick Jenkins, and drummer Johnny Sexx. This album with amazing vocals and a classic rock sound […]
electronic, making a Scene, orpheus, visions
Orpheus Visions Visions is an album by Orpheus which is a beautiful, bewitching, viby brew of acoustic & electronic elements, featuring lush, soulful vocal textures and elegant melodies featuring the talents of Jarrod Lawson on all instruments and programming along with some guest artists on a few tracks. This twelve track album on orange colored vinyl features such […]
Indie Rock, making a Scene, Nektar, Rock
Nektar Live From the Wildey Theatre Nektar’s album Live From The Wildey Theatre was filmed on March 7, 2020, on their Up Close And Intimate Tour of North America. This show performed in Edwardsville, Illinois focuses on new and classic Nektar tracks spanning their 50 Year career as a band. The psychedelic progressive rock band Nektar comprises of Randy […]
