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Carmen Ratti Band find strength in subtle soul-blues on Come To Me

There is a quiet confidence running through the Carmen Ratti Band’s latest release, one that never feels the need to shout for attention. Recorded at

JP Soars and Anne Harris light the fuse on fearless Gypsy Blues Review

JP Soars has never been one to stay inside the lines, and Gypsy Blues Review finds him pushing that instinct even further. This is not

Gina Coleman brings Ida Cox’s legacy roaring into the present on Uncrowned

Gina Coleman’s newest release does not simply revisit the past. It pulls it into the present, breathing fresh life into songs that still have plenty

Laurence Jones reaches a new milestone with powerful acoustic album On My Own

Laurence Jones released his first album in 2010 and has since built an impressive career filled with awards and recognition. From leading his own band
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