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Garth Webber: Man
On A Mission Sonic Quality = 5 This CD can be purchased directly
from the artist at |
| Every
now and then one is lucky enough to stumble onto a CD that "has it
all". Garth Webber's latest independent release, Man On A
Mission, happens to fit that description. I have listened to this CD
over 15 times just to make sure that the first effect wasn't a
fluke......it isn't! The more I listen to this recording the more I love
it. Garth is a monster guitar player who also happens to sing well and
to write some great music. He further displays his multifaceted talents
by being the engineer and producer of this fine blues CD. Joining him
are a number of truly great musicians, including Robben, Mark, and
Patrick Ford, among others. Special recognition must also go out to Jimmy
Sanchez, Dewayne Pate, John R. Burr, Robin Roth, Tony Lufrano, John Lee
Sanders, and Mz Dee! The flow of the music is wonderful. Each song is
full of tasty vocals and playing. I can't think of enough superlatives
to express just how much I enjoyed listening to this 12 song product!
This is a "must own" CD for any lover of electric blues!
Reviewer: Brian Scherzer |
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Billy Earl McClelland: Judgment
Day Sonic Quality = 4 This CD can be purchased directly
from the label at |
| McClelland
is your classic southern electric blues artist. His voice drips with the
blues, while his guitar playing covers the gamut of traditional blues,
rock-oriented, and slide styles with an edge that is always well
controlled. Hailing from Alabama, Billy Earl McClelland has served as a
session guitarist with such artists as Willie Nelson, Hank Snow, Mel
Tillis, Dr. Hook, and B. J. Thomas. He has also worked with Bo Didley,
toured with Delbert McClinton and Tanya Tucker, and shared billings with
Albert Collins, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, and the Allman Brothers.
This CD captures the essence of McClelland's guitar virtuousity and
expressive vocals with a tight rhythm section and some very good pro
players. It is hard to define the style of the music. Some of the slide
playing brings Duane Allman to mind, while other parts speak more to the
Texas blues "thang". Throughout, the tunes rock and bring a
lot of firepower to the mix. This CD was a pleasure to listen to and is
recommended for hours of enjoyable listening. I'd like to see this CD
get some national distribution!
Reviewer: Brian Scherzer |
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The
Buicks: Dirty Streets Sonic Quality = 4.0 This CD can be purchased directly
from the artist at |
| If
you like swing/jump blues with foot-tapping action, you'll like this six
song release by The Buicks, a Bucks County, PA band with a 20 year
history of pleasing blues audiences. This CD is a real pleasure for
anyone wanting to hear a band with a very tight sound and some
incredible sax playing. The foundation of the band is rock solid and
it's hard not to move some part of your body while listening to their
music. I liked this CD so much so that I asked my band to start playing
their first cut on the CD, "Don't Do Like Dat"! Each
instrument is right in the pocket and the production of the CD was first
class. With any luck, The Buicks will find their way to a major label
deal.......they're that good!
Reviewer: Brian Scherzer |