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Tag Archives: Bernard Allison
Album review: MIKE ZITO – First Class Life

Ruf [Release date 11.05.18] ‘First Class Life’ is Texas based Mike Zito’s 14th album. It’s is a stripped down blues album on which he sets himself the challenge of penning some meaningful narratives to fill the genre with fresh input … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bernard Allison, blues, Blues Caravan, Bobby Bland, First Class Life, funk, guitar, John Fogerty, Koko Taylor, R&B, review, rock
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Album review: BERNARD ALLISON – Let It Go

Ruf [Release date: 02.02.18] Bernard Allison’s return to Ruf Records after 12 years finds him in a mellow, reflective mood. He’s ditched the horns and keyboard to focus on the rhythmic quality of a song-driven album. As a result, he … Continue reading
Album review: VANJA SKY – Bad Penny

Ruf Records [Release date 23.02.18] ‘Bad Penny’ is a 12 track rock-blues album on which the young Croatian guitarist Vanja Sky impressively crafts her own style. She’s a song driven artist with a locker full of licks who moulds the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bad Penny, Bernard Allison, blues, Croation, guitar, Jim Gaines, John Fogerty, Luther Allison, Matthew Johnson, Mike Zito, review, rock, Rory Gallagher, Terry Day, Vanja Sky
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Album Review: WALTER TROUT – Luther’s Blues – A Tribute To Luther Allison

Provogue [Release date: 10.06.13] ‘A Tribute To Luther Allison’ is a triumph of ambition, focus and sheer ability over any semblance of self doubt, as Walter Trout successfully captures Luther Allison’s essential spirit. Such is Trout’s intrinsic feel for Luther’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A Tribute To Luther Allison, album, Bernard Allison, blues, blues rock, Chicago Blues, Eric Corne, James Solberg, Johnny Hallyday, Luther Allison, Michael Leasure, Montreux Jazz Festival, Motown, Provogue, review, Rick Knapp, Walter Trout
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