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Steve Pellettiere commented on big boy's blog post 'CD Review - James Cotton "Cottonmouth Man"'
"Can't wait to listen to this album. Should be receiving my pre-ordered, autographed copy from Alligator any day now. Was excited to see all those guest shots especially Warren Haynes, but equally as glad to hear that it's not just the…"
May 7
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CD Review - James Cotton "Cottonmouth Man"

He may have lost his voice, but his sound is still as strong as ever. James Cotton's latest Alligator release, Cottonmouth Man, shows him at the top of his powers, his trademark waaaah harpblast still a formidable force.Cotton does manage to croak his way through the final cut, but most of the vocals are handled by former Texas Heat/Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets vocalist Darrell Nulisch, who has worked with Cotton on and off since the mid '90s when Cotton underwent a bout with throat…See More
May 5
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kj miller commented on big boy's blog post 'CD Review - Cold Satellite "Cavalcade"'
"what a great line, 'at times the carpet doesn't match the drapes.' worth the entire read."
May 3
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CD Review - James Cotton "Cottonmouth Man"

He may have lost his voice, but his sound is still as strong as ever. James Cotton's latest Alligator release, Cottonmouth Man, shows him at the top of his powers, his trademark waaaah harpblast still a formidable force.Cotton does manage to croak his way through the final cut, but most of the vocals are handled by former Texas Heat/Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets vocalist Darrell Nulisch, who has worked with Cotton on and off since the mid '90s when Cotton underwent a bout with throat…See More
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CD Review - Cold Satellite "Cavalcade"

Jeffrey Foucalt says this Cold Satellite outing reflects his introduction to rock and roll courtesy of Little Richard. But this ain't no a-wop-bappa-loo-bop-a lop-bam-boom festival. It's more of a countryfied version of a Faces/Stones collaboration. The parents are poet Lisa Olstein  and singer songwriter Foucalt, who got a lot of favorable critical attention for his '11 solo project, the folky/country, pedal steel-laden Horse Latitudes.Cavalcade is more rocky and twangy than its predecessor.…See More
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CD Review - Cold Satellite "Cavalcade"

Jeffrey Foucalt says this Cold Satellite outing reflects his introduction to rock and roll courtesy of Little Richard. But this ain't no a-wop-bappa-loo-bop-a lop-bam-boom festival. It's more of a countryfied version of a Faces/Stones collaboration. The parents are poet Lisa Olstein  and singer songwriter Foucalt, who got a lot of favorable critical attention for his '11 solo project, the folky/country, pedal steel-laden Horse Latitudes.Cavalcade is more rocky and twangy than its predecessor.…See More
Apr 29
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CD Review - Albert King "Born Under Bad Sign"

He was blues royalty, a string-bending architect whose stinging licks and soulful attack shaped the future of blues and rock guitar. Even if you think you're channeling Stevie Ray, its Albert King you owe the debt to.1967's Born Under a Bad Sign is King at his baddest, backed by Booker T and the MGs. It's nasty, sweet, soulful and chilling, a perfect blend of blues and soul. What makes it even better is that these songs were captured at their birth in '66 and '67, with their proud parents…See More
Apr 26
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CD Review - Albert King "Born Under Bad Sign"

He was blues royalty, a string-bending architect whose stinging licks and soulful attack shaped the future of blues and rock guitar. Even if you think you're channeling Stevie Ray, its Albert King you owe the debt to.1967's Born Under a Bad Sign is King at his baddest, backed by Booker T and the MGs. It's nasty, sweet, soulful and chilling, a perfect blend of blues and soul. What makes it even better is that these songs were captured at their birth in '66 and '67, with their proud parents…See More
Apr 24
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Dave Crotts commented on big boy's blog post 'Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers (CD Review)'
"A good starting point to learn about sacred steel music is to listen to some great Arhoolie releases such as First Sacred Steel Convention, Second Sacred Steel Convention, Sacred Steel Live, The Best of Sacred Steel (2010 release), and The Greats of…"
Apr 23
patrick charles commented on big boy's blog post 'Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers (CD Review)'
"howz a-bout a sample? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQ9iGewGgI"
Apr 23
Catherine Wood commented on big boy's blog post 'CD Review - William Pilgrim "The Great Recession"'
"Thanks for the share Colin.  What a dark video but what a great sound!  I definitely want to hear from this band more"
Apr 22
Colin Cannon commented on big boy's blog post 'CD Review - William Pilgrim "The Great Recession"'
"When I finally got a chance to check out this article the song posted with it is gone? Anyhow, never one to be held back or down I did a YouTube search for, " William Pilgram and the all grown ups" and found this official vid there ...…"
Apr 22
Gary Burnett commented on big boy's blog post 'Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers (CD Review)'
"Thanks for the review. This really is a terrific album. And I'll take your advice to check out these guys' back catalogue of sacred steel."
Apr 22
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Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers (CD Review)

Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers Robert Randolph, Aubrey Ghent, Darick Campbell, Chuck Campbell, Calvin CookEven though Robert Randolph's name is writ large on this Concord Records debut studio album for the Slide Brothers: Aubrey Ghent, Darick Campbell, Chuck Campbell and Calvin Cooke, Randolph is technically not a member. That privilege is reserved for some members of the sacred steel community who've been toiling in and out of the church for decades and haven't as yet had the…See More
Apr 21
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Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers (CD Review)

Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers Robert Randolph, Aubrey Ghent, Darick Campbell, Chuck Campbell, Calvin CookEven though Robert Randolph's name is writ large on this Concord Records debut studio album for the Slide Brothers: Aubrey Ghent, Darick Campbell, Chuck Campbell and Calvin Cooke, Randolph is technically not a member. That privilege is reserved for some members of the sacred steel community who've been toiling in and out of the church for decades and haven't as yet had the…See More
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CD Review - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters "Just For Today"

Just For Today

Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters

It's Ronnie Earl's band, but he doesn't dominate it. Recorded live at a couple of venues in his home state of Massachusetts,the Stony Plains release is a seamless blend of jazz, soul and r&b by a band of seasoned vets comfortable enough with one another to have an intense musical conversation without stepping on each others' toes.

On“ Vernice's Boogie,” it's all Dave Limina on keys, rippling through a…

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Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:00am

CD Review - Hans Theessink "Wishing Well"

Although Hans Theessink has made a name for himself with his acoustic blues guitar proficiency, he's the closest thing to Ry Cooder other than Cooder himself. On his last outing on Blue Groove, Theessink collaborated with long time Cooder vocalist Terry Evans for 2012's Delta Time, a soulful, gospel drenched electric blues excursion. This time out its all Theesink, acoustic and…

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Posted on May 21, 2013 at 8:00am

CD Review - James Cotton "Cottonmouth Man"

He may have lost his voice, but his sound is still as strong as ever. James Cotton's latest Alligator release, Cottonmouth Man, shows him at the top of his powers, his trademark waaaah harpblast still a formidable force.

Cotton does manage to croak…

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Posted on May 1, 2013 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

CD Review - Cold Satellite "Cavalcade"

Jeffrey Foucalt says this Cold Satellite outing reflects his introduction to rock and roll courtesy of Little Richard. But this ain't no a-wop-bappa-loo-bop-a lop-bam-boom festival. It's more of a countryfied version of a Faces/Stones collaboration. The parents are poet Lisa Olstein  and singer songwriter Foucalt, who got a lot of favorable critical attention for his '11 solo project, the folky/country, pedal steel-laden Horse Latitudes.…

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Posted on April 29, 2013 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

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At 6:11pm on March 17, 2012, Rick Cornell said…

Hi, Grant. Sure thing on the Ruthie Foster. I'm a big James Carr fan, so I spent some glorious minutes imagining what his take on "You Don't Miss Your Water" would have sounded like. Yeah, I hung it up at the Indy back at the beginning of 2011. It was starting to feel more like work and less like a hobby. I post stuff here every once in a while, but that's about it.

 

Always nice to see your reviews and other writings here and elsewhere....

 

Hope you're doing well.

 

Take Care,
Rick

 
 
 

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