DJ for The Blues Alley Show
OCEAN SHORES, Washington, United States
I started collecting music in 1962, at the age of 10. In 1973 I went to work at Budget Tapes and Records in Burien , Wa. I started as a clerk, in 6 months I was promoted to Mgr. In 1975 I became a multiple location mgr. In 1977 I became the Western Region Operations Manager over seeing 100+ stores in 10 states for the corporate office. In 1978 I added Blues buyer to my duties.
In 1983 I left the Record business and began a 12 year run in the HiFi store management... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Ballads
Album Info: Ballads
Dave Easley Album: Ballads Label: BIG EGO Genre(s): Crossover Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Nov 3, 2024
Review
Among the most versatile and well-rounded American pedal steel guitarists, vocalist / composer-arrangers in the US today, Hawaii-bred, New Orleans based Dave Easley returned in late 2023 with a new album called Ballads. Similar to Dave’s 2021 solo album Byways Of The Moon, the seven-track, 40-minute Ballads was released only on vinyl LP and as a digital download on Chris Schlarb’s Long Beach, California-based Big Ego Records. It’s too bad that labels are starting to eschew CD productions for a flashback to the vinyl only era but maybe Mr. Schlarb is on to something with his Lp-only productions.
Guitar fans that follow Dave Easley will note his 2022 album with his trio A.C.E. as well as his vocal-based solo album Easley Rider and with other releases such as his band Kolotov Mocktails. Well versed in pop and rock as much as composing for his neo-classical trio,
Andy Statman Album: Bluegrass Tracks Label: Shefa Genre(s): Traditional Bluegrass Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Oct 29, 2024
Review
Real authentic acoustic instrumental bluegrass music played by some of the best in the biz, Bluegrass Tracks is the 2024 solo album by New York based mandolin player extraordinaire and composer Andy Statman. On the 12-track, 42 minute CD Andy’s mandolin work shines in a sea of bluegrass superstars including the late Byron Berline (fiddle), Ron Stewart (banjo), Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar) and Mike Bub (double bass).
Andy explains, “Bluegrass was the first music I really learned how to play and really understand”, and listening to Bluegrass Tracks from that point of view Statman shines in this setting playing the music he first mastered.
It is also interesting to note Andy’s background in the realm of traditional Jewish music and for those in the know, he actually became a clarinet protégé of Klezmer music legend Dave
Kat Riggins Album: Revival Label: House Of Berry Productions Genre(s): Soul Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 27, 2024
Review
Vocal dynamo Kat Riggins and bassist/producer/writing partner Tim Mulberry serve up a satisfying, song-centric set of contemporary blues that rates among the best of this year’s fare. The Miami-based Ms. R’s high-octane delivery meshes well with the fresh, stylish character woven throughout this all-original affair. Standouts include the leadoff strut “Lucky”, the infectious rocker “Southern Soul” and the urgent, gospel-tinged “Mojo Thief”.
Nathalie Archangel Album: Patsy On The Porch Label: Y&T Music Genre(s): Contemporary Country Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Oct 25, 2024
Review
Miami-based Y&T Music continues on a roll with the 2024 solo album by lovely, ageless and delightfully eccentric late 20th Century pop-rock luminary Nathalie Archangel. Following two major label albums and several indie releases, Nathalie finally resurfaced in a definitive way in 2021 with the self-produced (along with the legendary James Jae-E Earley) debut album of her Country Glam-rock project Nineteen Hand Horse.
The East Bay, California based band is built around Nathalie and her partner Mark Montijo. They describe themselves as a duetting couple as “Shorter and less elegant than Johnny and June but taller and more functional than George and Tammy. We firmly believe there is a place for us.”
As we await the anticipated second album by Nineteen Hand Horse, Miami, South Florida-based Yesterday & Today Music takes advantage of the situation with a wonderfully
Review of Evolution Of Fife And Drum Music 2: Hickhala Creek
Album Info: Evolution Of Fife And Drum Music 2: Hickhala Creek
Rising Stars Fife And Drum Band Album: Evolution Of Fife And Drum Music 2: Hickhala Creek Label: Rising Stars Genre(s): Hill Country Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 20, 2024
Review
Granddaughter of fife-and-drum bandleader Otha Turner, Sharde Thomas-Malloy minds the family business well; her vocals bringing a youthful vibe to this traditional form. The Stars sound as mindful of the rhythmic here-and-now as they are of their legacy on tracks including “Hen”, “Shortnin Bread” and the irresitably infectious “Sally”.
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For fans of Beirut, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor and Keren Ann. The lush bucolic folk of ‘Season to Season’ is the first... Read Full Article
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Indiana based Singer Songwriter Abbie Thomas to release eagerly awaited second album Sept 27
The candid creative spark behind Abbie... Read Full Article
Jul 31, 2024 -
FOLK MUSICIANS CATHY FINK, MARCY MARXER, AND
CHAO TIAN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM,
FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA
THE GLOBAL MUSIC PROJECT... Read Full Article
Jun 12, 2024 -
Embark on a musical journey across Africa that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the continent with Putumayo's African... Read Full Article
Jun 3, 2024 -
Few musical compositions have so successfully tapped into that elusive formula of the enduring human spirit that is the recipe for timeless... Read Full Article
May 21, 2024 -
Released in mid-2024, It’s Worth It is the second solo album by Delay Tactics guitarist and keyboard player David Udell. It’s Worth It... Read Full Article
Mar 15, 2024 -
CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) maintains a rich history of classic country and bluegrass albums and is honoring several of these legacy... Read Full Article
