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Album review: BILLY WALTON – Dark Hour

Harmonized Records [Release date 04.09.20] ‘Dark Hour’ is a ground-breaking album for the Billy Walton Band. It kicks like a mule but also searches for soulful subtly. ‘Dark Hour’ also finds a meaningful role for the band’s horn section, beyond … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Billy Walton, Billy Walton Band, Dark Hour, Eric Safka, funk, Gary Moore, guitar, Neil Young, Philly soul, review, Robert Cray, rock, soul, William Paris
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Album review: BILLY WALTON BAND – Soul Of A Man

Vizztone Records [Release date 12.01.18] Not to be confused with the Blind Willie Johnson song, the Billy Walton Band’s ‘Soul Of A Man’ album strikes the perfect balance between their natural exuberance and nascent song craft. If you include a … Continue reading
Album review: BILLY WALTON BAND – Wish For What You Want

self release [Release date August 2014] Things may come and things may go but there’s always a better than average chance that the New Jersey shore line will periodically produce a band worth spending your leisure time on. The Billy … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Billy Walton, Billy Walton Band, blues, funk, Ian Gray, Jimmy Hendrix, John D'Angelo, John Porter, Mike Finnigan, Randy Friel, review, Robert Cray, rock, Rolling Stones, Sean marks, soul, Southside Johnny, Tony Braunagel, William Paris, Wish For What You Want
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Album review: PLANET GRAFFITI – Bad News

Planet Graffiti [Release date 01.05.13] Planet Graffiti is a Portsmouth based blues-rock power trio who have recently enjoyed 2 nationwide tours with New Jersey’s Billy Walton Band. ‘Bad News’ is their second album and despite the pessimistic title, it’s a sprightly, … Continue reading