Warren Haynes – “Man in Motion”

Warren Haynes Man in Motion Stax Records – Released May 10, 2011 Warren Haynes will tell us all about himself if we just listen close enough. Shoot, he’ll even print the lyrics. But all we have to do is listen to the title cut. The mighty Gov’t Mule hooks & Allman Brothers duels are replaced by Read more about Warren Haynes – “Man in Motion”[…]

Marcia Ball – “Roadside Attractions”

Marcia Ball Roadside Attractions Alligator Records – Release date March 29, 2011 We’ve been listening to Marcia Ball for a long time and have developed expectations. ‘Roadside Attractions’ scratches all those itches with a twist or two. The biggest change is that she’s either written or co-written all twelve tunes. It’s her best hookhangin’, sadder but wiser, rockin’ the boogie, sweet Read more about Marcia Ball – “Roadside Attractions”[…]

Gregg Allman – “Low Country Blues”

Greg Allman Low Country Blues Rounder – Release date January 18, 2011 The album notes say that “… a river runs through the blues and Gregg Allman continues to navigate it. This album deposits Gregg Allman at a fresh place on the bank.” ‘Low Country Blues’ is Gregg Allman’s first solo album in 14 years Read more about Gregg Allman – “Low Country Blues”[…]

Reverend Raven – “Shake Your Boogie”

Reverend Raven Shake Your Boogie Nevermore Records – Release date Oct. 12, 2010 Shakin’ with The Rev Reverend Raven and the ChainSmokin’ Altar Boys (one of the coolest band names ever) are rockin’ my world with their new release ‘Shake Your Boogie’. The CD jacket quotes Reverend Raven: “Recorded live on stage at The Miramar Theater, Read more about Reverend Raven – “Shake Your Boogie”[…]