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Jay Geils
Blues & Archtops
His name is most associated with ’70s party rock. But for the last 15 years, Jay Geils has immersed himself in...
J.W. Jones – Bluelisted
On his latest album, Jones proves a master of several styles of American music, and is joined by other impressive guitarists to purvey it....
Mark Pickerel – Cody’s Dream
This is the second solo album by the former Screaming Trees drummer turned singer/songwriter/front man, who went on to record with Neko Case, Jim...
Jo Buddy – Whole Lotta Things
Finnish guitarist/vocalist Jussi "Jo' Buddy" Raulamo has garnered praise from such kindred blues spirits as Junior Watson, Kim Wilson, Doug McLeod, and Rick Holmstrom,...
Moondi & Gaudreau – 2:10 Train
Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein have been playing together for more than 10 years. They first met when T. Michael Coleman, Mike Auldridge, and...
Eiiza Gilkyson – Beautiful World
Few folksingers, even those from the original folk revival, have been able to combine social consciousness with musicality as well as Eliza Gilkyson. She...
Wink Keziah & Delux Motel – Working Songs
Like Blue Ribbon and Texas Red, some music is best enjoyed in the neon blue of a honky-tonk. Unfortunately, it doesn't always travel well...
Gonzalo Bergara – Portena Soledad
For years, friends and fans have begged Gonzalo Bergara to record. Finally, he has a debut CD - and it's been worth the wait.
Bergara...
Junior Sisk – Blue Side of the Blueridge
Being a top-echelon professional bluegrass musician is similar to being a member in an exclusive underground club. The members all know each other from...
Matt Backer – Impulse Man
Backer is New Orleans native who lives in London and has sung and played guitar with the likes of Elton John, Sinead O'Connor, and...