Posted in November, 2016

Deb Ryder

Grit, Grease & Tears translates here to grit, growl and good-old-fashioned rocking blues music, pretty much at its best. A dozen tracks of ramped-up music garnished with Ryder’s searing, gutsy … Read more

London Jazz Festival

One of the most important and well-established jazz-based events in Europe, the annual London Jazz Festival, now in its twenty-fourth year, is worked across a variety of sites, including many … Read more

Jimbo Mathus

Jimbo Mathus is probably best known for his work with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, the retro swing band who became a sensation in the 1990s, disbanded and recently reunited. But … Read more

Kaia Kater

Canadian Kaia Kater comes to the table with a sophomore release featuring fifteen tracks that showcase her own writing skills firmly at the fore, with a couple of traditional interloping … Read more

Otis Redding

Rhino Records is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul with a 2‑disc Deluxe Edition (CD, vinyl and digital). The gifted, accomplished and influential singer-songwriter, beloved … Read more

Robert Kidney

Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Robert Kidney performed in schools and churches. While watching a friend strum guitar, Kidney realized he yearned to do the same. “The sound came across … Read more