Five CDs Retrospective: The genius of Jerry Paquette shines with Kan-Tu Blues Band
Jerry Paquette ran the Kan-Tu Blue Jams for many years before moving onto to other interests. His Kan-Tu Blues Band gained amazing popularity in its day, and Paquette was wise to have gotten himself and his crew into the studio. They also made some live recordings. This CD Retro Review is a retrospective look at […]
Tokyo Tramps knocked everyone’s socks off at Village Trestle
The Tokyo Tramps blew into the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire last night and then they blew everyone’s mind with their feisty deliveries of true American blues. One patron among the hearty supporters hollered out, “This band plays real blues!” The trio opened their first set with their tune “Holler And Shout,” and Satoru […]
Peter Parcek delivers another fantastic performance; Smoken’ Joe’s crowd couldn’t get enough
Guitarist/vocalist Peter Parcek has been on the greater-Boston music scene for several years, delighting and impressing audiences with his highly skilled electric guitar playing. He’s still touring on last May’s release The Mathematics Of Love. Parcek dazzled a crowded room at Smoken’ Joe’s in Boston last Saturday night. With his live unit he calls The […]
Diane Blue rolls out impressive live CD
Diane Blue is on a roll. She won the Massachusetts Blues Society’s Blues Challenge a few weeks back and she’ll be representing that society at the International Blues Competition in February. Aside from that, Blue has released an impressive live CD of blues standards and originals. Live At Chan’s was recorded at John Chan’s upscale […]
Soul Alley has perfected their sound with debut CD Public Alley 421
Soul Alley will be releasing their debut CD Public Alley 421 in two weeks time. Those of us with an advanced copy already know the treat in store for those who have to wait several more days. Every track grabs the ears with its first note. The highly-polished sonic quality from producer Bruce Bears who […]
Bellevue Cadillac score big with live CD Once In A Blue Moon
Bellevue Cadillac have released their recent live album Once In A Blue Moon to a large, eager fan base. This blues band, headed by Professor Doug Bell on guitar and vocals, recorded this 13 track disc at the Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece. Boston area fans of Bellevue will not be surprised to […]
Sunday evening blues in Hudson/Manchester NH
Some blues news from New Hampshire: Little Harpo continues his blues jam every Sunday evening at 5:oo p.m. at Johnny’s Pizza in Hudson, New Hampshire. His house band includes guitarist/singer Chris Noyes, drummer Lee Sevigny, and bassist LauraJean Graham. Strange Brew Tavern in Manchester has lost its Sunday Night blues jam host Howard Randall. Randall, […]
Jimmy Lehoux Band pleases hometown country crowd in Manchester, NH
Jimmy Lehoux Band live is a real treat for fans of authentic country and for any fan of good music. These boys have real muscle in their musicianship. Last night’s show at Manchester, New Hampshire’s Boynton’s Tap Room was a prime sample of the beef in this Lehoux’s music.Lehoux is promoting his upcoming CD he […]
Brooks Young Band stuns with stellar debut CD Counting Down
Brooks Young Band has released a satisfying debut CD called Counting Down. There are many good things that can be said it. The band manages to put out a quality sound by being tight with each other and then from there they just expand everything to make a huge, thick pleasing mix of styles into […]
Boston’s Beehive fast becoming top place for Sunday night blues
This Is Soul Sunday is held every Sunday night from 8:00 p.m. until midnight at The Bee Hive on Tremont Street in Boston. This Is Soul Sunday features essentially the same “house band” every week with a rotating cast of lead singers. The service was good last night. The walls are decorated with paintings that […]
