Tag Archives: Bernard Allison

Album review: MIKE ZITO – First Class Life

Posted on May 1, 2018 by petefeenstra

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 →

Album review: BERNARD ALLISON – Let It Go

Posted on March 12, 2018 by petefeenstra

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 →

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Album review: VANJA SKY – Bad Penny

Posted on March 5, 2018 by petefeenstra

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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Album Review: WALTER TROUT – Luther’s Blues – A Tribute To Luther Allison

Posted on May 9, 2013 by petefeenstra

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 →