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Sugar Ray & the Bluetones – Living Tear to Tear

Friday, August 29, 2014 By Bill Wilcox

Sugar Ray & the Bluetones have added an entertaining gem to their long list of album releases with Living Tear to Tear.   From the first notes blown through Sugar Ray Norcia’s harmonica on “Rat Trap,” the album is a pleasure to hear. It’s not surprising that harpist Sugar Ray Norcia, a former member of Roomful […]

Filed Under: Blues, Reviews, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Ronnie Earl, Roomful of Blues, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Sugar Ray Norcia

Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters – Just For Today

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 By Bill Wilcox

Unless you are a die-hard blues enthusiast, Ronnie Earl is probably the best guitarist you’ve never heard of.  A sensitive, masterful guitarist, he has been laying down magical licks for close to 35 years.  He is totally in love with his instrument, and, as evidenced by his expressive playing, he has a special connection to […]

Filed Under: Blues, Jazz, Reviews Tagged With: Ronnie Earl, Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters, Roomful of Blues

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What is your favorite new release for week of February 27?

  • Rose’s Pawn Shop – American Seams (22%, 8 Votes)
  • Iron & Wine – Hen’s Teeth (17%, 6 Votes)
  • Bill Frisell – In My Dreams (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Luke Winslow-King – Coast of Light (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Lil Ed & The Blues Imperial – Slideways (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Pert Near Sandstone – Side by Side (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Julianna Riolino – Echo in the Dust (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Buck Meek – The Mirror (6%, 2 Votes)
  • A Thousand Horses – White Flag Down (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Clayton Chaney – Too Far (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Jake Soffer & Brent Carter – Imaginary Rooms (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Catfish John Tisdell – Stayin’ Out All Night (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Adam Weil – A Little Broken (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lamisi – Let Us Clap (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Ben Sollee – Time On Hold (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 36

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