DJ for Mountain Bluegrass with David Pugh
Independence , Kentucky, United States
Our newest broadcaster, David Pugh moved to Kentucky when he was 12 years old. So, he is living in Ky. with W. Va. roots!! He grew up on mountain music, and fell in love with bluegrass music as a teenager. David has been a DJ for several stations over the years. He has worked with country, bluegrass, and southern gospel formats. He is ready to bring his new show, Mountain Bluegrass, to the WWB.
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Real Street
Album Info: Real Street
Tad Robinson Album: Real Street Label: Severn Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Sep 15, 2019
Review
If one wants to lay down some for-real Memphis soul, there’s no better way than to side up with those that created some of the best that came from that storied city. Which is precisely what vocalist/harmonica player Tad Robinson did, hooking up with charter members of the Hi Records session band heard on so many solid tracks by the likes of Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles and, of course, Al Green. Mr. Robinson’s vocal grit is right at home in these surroundings and well matched with genre-savvy collaborations here such as “Changes”, “Love In The Neighborhood” and “Full Grown Woman”. A cover of the 70’s Bread hit “Make It With You” is as appealing as it is unexpected.
Matt Marshak Album: Simple Man Label: Nuance Music Group Genre(s): Americana Country Posted By: Val Vaccaro
Sep 14, 2019
Review
Simple Man is Matt Marshak’s impressive Americana/Country album debut in 2019 of heartfelt songs filled with inspiring messages about life and love. Marshak makes music history with his transition as a successful contemporary jazz artist for over a decade and a half to his new role as singer/songwriter/guitarist in Americana/Roots/Country music. Marshak’s liner notes state that “This is the recording I’ve dreamed of making my whole life…a heartfelt collection of tunes with a hopeful and honest message.”
Songs from the album Simple Man have received radio airplay with a multitude of stations in the Triple A, Non-Commercial, and Country format. The Simple Man album includes Matt Marshak on lead (and background) vocals playing acoustic and electric guitars on original, moving ballads and upbeat catchy songs composed or co-penned by
Melissa Ruth Album: Meteor Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Country Blues Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Sep 14, 2019
Review
Born in Canada and based in the Pacific Northwest state of Oregon, Melissa Ruth released Meteor is 2019. For fans of Americana and blues music, the eleven cut CD is a keeper. Written, arranged and produced by Melissa, Meteor delves into a range of sounds that expertly merges electric blues-rock and alt-rock capped off with a driving rock ‘n’ roll edge and in doing so she comes up with a winner of an album. A very cool discovery with a smoky, bluesy voice and Keith Richards inspired rhythm guitar style, Melissa gets solid support from her band, sounding on fire throughout the 11-cut CD. Backing up Melissa’s songs, rhythm guitars and vocals on Meteor are Johnny Leal (lead guitar), Rick DeVol (bass) and Simon Lucas (drums). There’s a supercharged air of tight, bluesy rock in play on just about every track on Meteor and the driving beat is a perfect setting for
Backline Album: Salem Town Label: Mountain Fever Genre(s): Contemporary BluegrassTraditional Bluegrass Posted By: Joe Ross
Sep 12, 2019
Review
Backline’s third album, and debut project on the Mountain Fevel label, demonstrates that this young, up-and-coming band has the potential to go a long way in the bluegrass music industry. From South Carolina, their signature sound emphasizes fresh, original material sung primarily by guitarist Katelyn Ingardia. She grabs our attention with beautiful, life-affirming tales like “Better Days,” “Trying To Move On,” “Heartbreak” and “Gonna Move.” The title cut is a spooky foreboding tale of witches in “Salem Town.” Band members include Zachary Carter (banjo), Jason Belue (bass), Katelyn Ingardia (guitar), Milom Williams II (mandolin) and Travis Tucker (Dobro). Guest fiddler Clint White appears on six tracks. Milom Williams sings lead on his two self-penned compositions (“Strange Woman” and
HeavyDrunk Album: Holy Water Label: 4142 Music Genre(s): Contemporary BluesBlues Posted By: Duane Verh
Sep 8, 2019
Review
A smart, stylish take on deep-dish Dixie soul is served up on a consistent basis by this solid, savvy rhythm-and-horns outfit. And frontman and principal songwriter Rob Robinson’s sandpaper vocals are well-suited for the decidedly Waits-ian atmosphere that emerges on occasion. The highly regional flavor of the vocal hook on “I Can’t Be Satisfied” makes for tasty airplay bait and the lyrical and vocal heat of the leadoff track, “If I Loved You Hard Enough” should grab ears as well. Other tracks of note include the Robinson co-authored “Memphis” and the visually evocative title track.
Apr 15, 2019 -
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Feb 18, 2019 -
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Sep 25, 2018 -
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