Album Reviews

James Harman

Veteran California blues harpsman James Harman has his own tough act to follow with Fineprint. He and his 2015 Bonetime was nominated for an unprecedented five BMA Awards: Song of … Read more

Larry Mud Morganfield

Mud Morganfield is a guy that carries a truly remarkable name forward, always taking the genuinely exceptional work and blues heritage of his late father, McKinley Morganfield, aka Muddy Waters.It’s … Read more

Parker Longbough

It’s hard to imagine anyone with such blatant disregard for the accepted norms in songwriting (rhythm, tonality and pitch, harmony, melody, instrumentation and common themes such as love, loss, family, … Read more

Eric Andersen

Somehow, despite beginning his career in Greenwich Village’s nascent folk scene in the early ’60s (like Dylan), Eric Andersen has rarely had the stature accorded to Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, … Read more

Guthrie Trapp

Is there life on Life After Dark, Guthrie Trap’s new CD? Asked as a musical question, the answer is a resounding Yes, ‘cause there is enough life, styles, heart and … Read more

Phil Madeira

Providence is clear evidence that the music business, like anything, thrives on inequities. This album and its artist for the most part arrive as welcome surprises, whereas in a just … Read more

Suzie Vinnick

Ontario-based musician Suzie Vinnick has achieved critical acclaim for her solo acoustic work which mixes folk and blues.  Vinnick’s newly released Shake The Love Around aims for a fuller sound … Read more

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

On its second full-length release, soul rock combo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats crafts a mature follow-up to a successful debut. Where the band’s self-titled record introduced audiences to … Read more

Long Tall Deb and Colin John

Given the label, you’re probably expecting a blues album. There are traces of that here, but Long Tall Deb and Colin John move in several directions, sometimes blending genres within … Read more