Friday, January 27, 2006

Eric Kamen: Native Unit

Winner of the prestigious Muses Muse 'Best Instrumental CD of Year Award' for 2005, this ground-breaking critically acclaimed CD fuses smokin' contemporary R&B and Hip Hop beats with new age World music, focusing on Spanish guitar and other exotic instruments. The music is sexy and sensual - perfect for restaurants, lounges or simply, for your personal listening pleasure - especially 'round midnight
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Watermelon Slim and the Workers

Watermelon Slim is one of the hottest and (coolest) new names in the blues — everywhere Slim goes he gets standing ovations. This is Watermelon Slim's third CD and first for NorthernBlues Music
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Friday, January 20, 2006

Dan Treanor & African Wind: Mercy

The sound they have created is stripped down blues with an African feel that touches on bare-bones, Delta/North Mississippi hill country, raunchy style. If LoFi, soulful rhythms and gutbucket blues are your thing than Dan Treanor, Blues Ambassador, is here to serve you up a smoking' plate of the real deal
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Monday, January 09, 2006

Jason Ladanye: Li'l Jay and The Cardsharks

Blues and Funk the way it's supposed to be played. From burning Jimmy Smith Hammond B-3 shuffles, to 1961 B.B. King swing, to funky Albert King, this album is the "real deal"
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DIT

Band from The Netherlands
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Incredible Blues Puppies: Puppy Fat

The Incredible Blues Puppies have a long and celebrated musical pedigree, having run with some of the best blues hounds around. Their performances have the kind of musical passion that leaves an audience howling for more
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Jackie Frost: Calliope

2006 IMA finalist in two categories. Smooth, sympathetic, sincere original, acoustic vocals by Jackie Frost and friends. A little folk, a touch of bluegrass, a pinch of jazz equals a CD full of great music
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Damiera

Upon closure of their previous project, League, David Raymond (vocals, guitar) and Matthew Kipp (guitar, vocals) were motivated to write more organically, and lifelike. February, 2005, Damiera began in Buffalo, NY with two guitars, and guitar driven basslines that ultimately moved into a direction that could not fit a singer/songwriter scheme
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Mark Kerr: One Drink Away From The Blues

Mark Kerr hit the nail on the head with this debut cd. By fusing blues with rock,funk & jazz and innovative arranging. This cd is chocked full of scorching guitar licks
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Devils River: Dead Man's Canyon

Soulful and upbeat rock, rhythm and blues with a mysterious something that makes this trio's music a unique and fulfilling experience that should not be missed
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Bob Rasero: Smooth Blues

Smooth Blues. Instrumental Guitar Blues with cool grooves and arrangements
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Jimmi Accardi: Rockin' & Jumpin'

Upbeat Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Jump Blues, Rockin' Blues, Rhythm & Blues
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Mississippi Heat: Glad You're Mine

Traditional Chicago blues with a unique sound. Led by harmonica virtuoso Pierre Lacocque and lead by Etta James' inspired singer Inetta Visor. Carl Weathersby appears as guest
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Les Marvellous Pig Noise: Live au Sax

Gospel Blues / New Orleans Groove. Southern Blues from the South of France
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FBS: They Hate You

For fans of The Havoc, Rancid, Motorhead, and The Clash.This StreePunk band from Western Ohio is one of the hardest working bands around today. If you like straight up original street punk rock, you will have to add this one to your collection
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Gary Gordon: Real Blue

This is powerful acoustic blues. World class guitar and harmonica, heartfelt, experience driven vocals. Performed by players that have known the genre inside out since childhood. The sound is acoustic, yet electifying. Beautifully recorded and produced
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Lightnin' Charlie: A New Leaf

Nuclear-powered hybrid music. Chicago Blues meets '50's rock 'n' roll. True Americana - vibrant remakes and superb originals
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Talbot Brothers Band: From Here To There

Funky, soulful, blues harp dominated session, with the Talbot boys (keyboards & blues harp) fighting to keep center stage
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Floydz Circle Band: Yonder Goes A Madman

Blues and blues rock from North Carolina
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Dr. Joel Rudinow: Rude Notes Galore

San Francisco Bay Area sideman extraordinaire (Elvin Bishop Band, Gator Beat, Blue Collar Blues Band, etc.) steps out front with a set of Americana roots rock, New Orleans funk, and blues
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Debra Watson: Come Dance With Me

Rich, sweet, soulful, and heartfelt with a touch of Texas Sass, Debra sings her favorite songs from Jazz and Swing Standards to rockin' Texas blues accompanied by some of LA's hottest musicians
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David Dover: Mississippi Mud

The Tulsa sound has been around for years and David Dover is an excellant example of Tulsa blues music. With a style similar to John Fogerty and an unbelievably unique voice. From the Delta to Chicago to LA this album covers it all
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Mother Blues With Gerald McClendon: Sleeping While The River Runs

Mother Blues write and perform music that touches on every corner of the blues universe (blues/soul/rock/jazz/gospel), and they expand on what they find. Singer Gerald McClendon is one of the most evocative and versatile blues/soul singers in Chicago
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The Mannish Boys: Live & In Demand

Their new live recording, "Live & In Demand", captures The Mannish Boys at the top of their game at the 2005 Winthrop Blues Festival, rolling out their dynamic, non-stop, old-style 'blues revue' featuring acclaimed veteran bluesmen Finis Tasby, Johnny Dyer, Kid Ramos, Franck Goldwasser, Leon Blue, Randy Chortkoff, Tom Leavey, and Richard Innes
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Raven Desmond Songs: Best Of The Blues

Original Chicago blues from Chicago featuring smokin' harp & hot guitar
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Blue Voodoo: The Storm

Rockin' electric blues - sultry female lead vocal over a tight rhythm section with screamin' electric guitar
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Long Distance Call Blues Band: Live Blues

Live Road House Blues = Upbeat Boogie Bar Blues. Recorded 100% Live no over dubs. Smoking Harp Playing and Jammin' Guitar Licks
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