Demetrie Doiron: Closer

In the fall of 2005 Doiron released his debut compilation, Closer. Individually writing, producing, engineering, and arranging each song on this CD, he focuses on the slower sounds of the R&B mainstream. Doiron personally relates that Closer was inspired by the female relationships that occurred throughout his life, focusing on the emotions involved in breaking up and getting back together. He feels very passionately about his work and believes that in all aspects of life there is music and it is through these experiences that you essentially become more aware of your individual self
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The JW-Jones Blues Band: Kissing in 29 Days

Named the Maple Blues Electric Act of the Year in 2005, the JW-Jones Blues Band is back with another blistering CD. This time around, JW brought in David 'Fathead' Newman to play tenor sax on several tracks. "Kissing in 29 Days" contains 11 originals and 3 covers (including Ray Charles' Hallelujah I Love Her So), features a full horn section, and is produced by JW-Jones himself
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Janiva Magness: Do I Move You?

In 2005, Magness received her third nomination from the Blues Music Awards (previously known as the WC Handy Awards) for "Contemporary Female Blues Artist of the Year". "Do I Move You?" builds upon the huge success of Janiva's last CD, "Bury Him at the Crossroads". This time around, Janiva has taken a more electric approach, with Rick Holmstrom as a guest on several tracks
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Charlie Musselwhite: Delta Hardware

Shot through with attitude, the songs on Delta Hardware feel rough-hewn and tough, just as they should for a guy "born in Mississippi [and] raised up in Tennessee." Charlie cuts loose a good time in Clarksdale, pipes up for the downtrodden, and gives a lover the ol' heave-ho. This is raw, passionate music from a howlin' blues legend who's still invigorated by a youthful spirit
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Roo Testini: Caffè Espresso

Blues latino made in Italy - A cocktail of blues, latin and rock with the flavour of the music of afro-american fathers, the sweetened by New Orleans atmosphere: here you have the Caffè Espresso served in a hot cup at now a-days rhythm
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