Posted in June, 2016

Mark May Band & The Soul Satyr Horns

I distinctly recall the instant 21 years ago while shooting pool when the ripping “You’re Leaving Baby” from Mark May and the Agitators’ debut, Call on the Blues, shot me … Read more

The Saint Johns

Blessed be the Saint Johns, for the rich, intoxicating Americana found on their debut album Dead of Night brimming with warm melodies, emotional resonance. Their swooning male-female vocal harmonies are exquisite. … Read more

Jake Shimabukuro

The novelty wore off a while ago. That was undoubtedly part of Jake Shimabukuro’s plan all along. A ukulele virtuoso and world-music ambassador, the nimble-fingered Hawaiian has done more than … Read more

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

Widely decorated boogie-woogie pianist and contemporary songsmith Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne storms out of Vancouver with mostly jumping blues for a dozen originals and one devastating ballad cover. Joining him … Read more

Tinsley Ellis

Early in his career Tinsley Ellis was known primarily as a fiery blues-rock guitarist and while that fire still burns, today Ellis continues to evolve as one of the best … Read more

Robert Ellis

Ellis’ 2015 The Lights from the Chemical Plant and especially that song itself were hauntingly compelling, so this release comes with high expectations. While no one song has quite the … Read more

Whitney

Neil Sedaka once sang, “Breaking up is hard to do.” But breakups have often been the inspiration behind some great records. Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago, Beck’s Sea Change … Read more