Joe Satriani - 2010 - Live In Paris - I Just Wanna Rock [VBR]

2010 two CD live set from the veteran guitarist. This very special recording depicts Satriani's stirring May 2008 performance in Paris, France. Some of his most memorable songs, "Surfing With The Alien", "Flying in a Blue Dream", are matched with recent hits like "Super Colossal" and "I Just Wanna Rock." Following the success of his other live releases, Satriani Live in 2006 and Live in San Francisco in 2001, Satriani has gained new heights with Live in Paris. The quality of music by the 15-time Grammy nominee is unquestionable.

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Donavon Frankenreiter - 2006 - Move By Yourself [192]

Former pro surfer Donavon Frankenreiter rides a new wave on his sophomore effort. A change in labels from mentor Jack Johnson's Brushfire to Lost Highway finds the bearded, long-haired, doe-eyed singer/songwriter channeling his inner Talking Book-era Steve Wonder on this occasionally funky and consistently engaging keyboard-dominated album. His dreamy, near-falsetto voice floats through these soulful slices of pop perfection. The low-boil funk and nonchalant vocals sometimes recall Curtis Mayfield or Boz Scaggs in their casual, yet distinctive approach. An offhand natural warmth oozes from this recording that finds the singer and his band tapping an earthy groove. Nothing seems rushed or forced, as the musicians lock into the sunshiny, blue-eyed, melodic R&B vibe. A few more upbeat cuts like the irresistible title track and the riff-driven "That's Too Bad" might have added more supple firepower, but even the ballads connect with a rootsy low-key charm. Frankenreiter hasn't entirely forsaken his tropical beach-boy charm, as shown by the closing "Beautiful Day," but Move by Yourself is a refreshing twist that proves the artist is far more than a surf bum who picked up music to occupy his downtime on a rainy day.

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Donavon Frankenreiter - 2004 - Donavon Frankenreiter [320]

Born on December 10, 1972, in Downey, CA, Donavon Frankenreiter took to surfing at a young age. By the age of 13 he had a sponsor -- Billabong -- and the pursuit of a professional career in surfing led to a move to Hawaii a year later. He had rented a home from the parents of Jack Johnson, a fellow surfer who would become a successful recording artist years later. The two became fast friends, learning guitar together, surfing, and just plain hanging out. Music was always fun to play for Frankenreiter, but it wasn't until 2002 that he was confident enough to try it professionally. Meanwhile, Johnson's musical career had broken through into the mainstream, and he was starting his Brushfire Records label. With guest spots from Johnson, G. Love, and Koool G Murder of the Eels, Frankenreiter's self-titled debut appeared on Brushfire in May of 2004. This album is the acoustic compliment to the laid-back world that Donovan comes from.

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The Black Crowes - 2008 - Warpaint [VBR]

Released on March 3, 2008, 'Warpaint' was the band's first studio album in almost seven years, and its first with new members Luther Dickinson and Adam MacDougall, as well as the first to be released on the band's own Silver Arrow Records label.

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Backsliders - 2009 - Throwbacks [320]

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Backsliders - 2007 - Left Field Holler [320]

'Left Field Holler'. This album, the band's 10th, captures the tough raw edge of Backsliders live performances with an eclectic array of original and diverse tunes. This album is a mix of hard hitting, frenetic new blues anthems and poignant ballads.

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Young Heart Attack - 2003 - Mouthful Of Love [192]

Young Heart Attack formed in 2001 around Austin, TX scene vets Chris Hodge (vocals/guitar), ex-Sixteen Deluxe'ers Chris Smith (guitar) and Steven Hall (bass), and former Fastball drummer Joey Shuffield. Vocalist Jennifer Stephens was also tapped, as a foil to Hodge's barely-contained yell. A round of 7"'s and frequent gigging (including exposure at South by Southwest) hooked the Heart Attack up with a deal on XL, and soon the Texans were rocking European crowds alongside kindred throwbacks like the Darkness and the Datsuns. The "Misty Rowe" single appeared in autumn 2003, and was followed by more U.K. dates; the full-length XL debut Mouthful of Love dropped domestically in May 2004.

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Roy Buchanan - 1973 - That's What I Am Here For [192]

The late Roy Buchanan is a sadly underrated cult figure in the world of hard rock guitar. His aggressive attack, soulful selection of notes, and general playing attitude made him one of the most respected players of his generation. With heavy competition from musicians such as Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, and Jimi Hendrix, this is quite a feat. That's What I Am Here For, one of his earlier Polydor albums, illustrates all of the above artists in fine style. The extended reading of "Hey Joe" is enough to seal Buchanan's reputation, with some lightning fast and super heavy blues runs.

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Lonnie Brooks - 1988 - Live From Chicago [320]

Louisiana-born Lonnie Brooks is an underrated blues great, capable of dishing out swamp-rock, bittersweet melodies, and fire- breathing rave-ups. The pyrotechnics won out in this 1987 live performance, recorded at B.L.U.E.S. Etcetera on his adopted home turf, Chicago. Brooks's "Two-Headed Man" and his take on Freddie King's "Hideaway"--which bookend the CD--find him plying slick, screaming string-bends and gutsy vocals that mix back-road gravel with down-home charm. It's the latter that makes numbers like "Got Me By the Tail" and "Eyeballin'" such colorful, appealing stories. They reveal Lonnie's still-vital country roots. At times the band plays with the velocity--and ferocity--of a guided missile. But Brooks is always at the controls.

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Jonny Lang - 2009 - Live At The Ryman [192]

Live at the Ryman was recorded in the summer of 2008 and is a career spanning 12-track CD. Lang and his talented team performed an engaging set packed with emotion and energy. The show opens with "One Person at a Time", which blends old school rock and blues with a hopeful hook line. Its followed by "Bump In The Road" and "Turn Around" - both spiritual songs that showcased soulful singing and solos. Other standouts included "A Quitter Never Wins" - a slow simmering staple in Lang's live shows. "Don't Stop (For Anything)" was forceful like the fright train it mentions - moving on thick rhythms and racing riffs. "Lie To Me" is still lush - closing the set and the CD on a sizzling note.

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Char - 2002 - Sacred Hills [192]

Char (Hisato Takenaka) is known as one of the top guitarists in Japan. His producing, performing and song writing skills have strongly influenced many musicians. Char himself sings over 70% of his songs in English, and you won't believe that those great sounds are coming from a musician in Japan.

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Backsliders - 2005 - Live [320]

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Eric Burdon & The Animals - 1983 - Ark [192]

Ark is a reunion album released in 1983 by the original members of The Animals. It was the second, and last, reunion attempt of the original group.

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Chainsaw Dupont - 2003 - Lake St. Lullaby [VBR]

Former Junior Wells sideman, Chicago blues guitarist Chainsaw Dupont debuts with his first CD, containing 13 original songs. Critics have compared him to Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Jimi Hendrix.

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Backsliders - 2002 - Hanoi [320]

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Backsliders - 1999 - Poverty Deluxe [320]

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Johnny Winter - 1996 - White Lightning [VBR]

Johnny Winter's White Lightning recorded live at The Dallas International Motor Speedway in 1969.

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Backsliders - 1995 - Wide Open [320]

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Roky Erickson - 1995 - All That May Do My Rhyme [320]

"All That May Do My Rhyme" was a triumphant return to form for Roky. From the Buddy Holly-esqe "Starry Eyes" to the semi-autobiographical "Please Judge" it is a solid CD. The musicians involved seem to really understand Roky and it feels like he feeds off this energy. "Don't Slander Me" is full on rave up that burns like a Elevators track, while "Clear Night For Love" is probably one of his better love songs to date.

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Sherman Robertson & Blues Move - 2005 - Guitar Man Live [320]

Performing a highly explosive brew of his mighty Texas-style, guitar-driven blues with a shot of zydeco, soul/blues and a little funk, Sherman Robertson is the legitimate successor of the late great Albert Collins. “Guitar Man-Live” is recorded live in 2005 by Sherman Robertson and Blues Move.

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Eric Burdon - 2006 - Soul Of A Man [192]

There are few musicians the world over that the listener instantly recognizes with eyes closed. This phenomenon is generally referred to as charisma and is something you can neither buy nor learn; either you’ve got it or you don’t. There is certainly no doubt that Eric Burden posses such. For over forty years he has been gracing the world with his fascinating voice and his infallible feel for authentic blues-rock. Burdon’s Soul Of A Man, a 14 track recording at the interface of Rock, Blues, Folk and Gospel, proves the old credo of ‘it’s the singer, not the song’, is still relevant in 2006. Soul Of A Man exposes an extremely lively, contemporary and hungry musician in the living legend that is Eric Burdon.

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Backsliders - 1996 - Live At The Royal [320]

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Roky Erickson With Okkervil River - 2010 - True Love Cast Out All Evil [320]

Legendary musician Roky Erickson (co-founder of The 13th Floor Elevators) triumphantly returns with True Love Cast Out All Evil, his first new album in fourteen years.Produced by Will Sheff from Okkervil River, and featuring his band backing Erickson, the record is comprised largely of unreleased songs that Austin native Erickson wrote throughout his decades-long career detailing with heart-breaking candor a harrowing life that has included shock treatment, imprisonment, mental illness, and irreversible loss.

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Backsliders - 1991 - Hellhound [320]

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Backsliders - 1989 - Sitting On A Million [320]

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Backsliders - 1988 - Preaching Blues [160]

The Backsliders have been playing blues in Australia for decades, picking up awards from Rolling Stone and Rhythms magazines, as well as plenty of fans from Festivals around Australia. Preaching Blues is their first release. Here comes with a bonus CD with rare live material.

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Tad Robinson - 2004 - Did You Ever Wonder? [256]

Inspired by distinguished soul/R&B singers such as O.V. Wright, Z.Z. Hill, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and Otis Clay (who provides backing vocals on two tracks), ex-Dave Specter vocalist Robinson turns in a spectacular performance on his third solo outing. Passionate and emotional, Robinson shifts from classy soul to relaxed blues and easygoing pop. The legendary Willie Henderson (Tyrone Davis, Jackie Wilson) arranged and conducted the horns, adding some authentic flavor. But it's Robinson's powerful voice and terrific songs (he co-wrote five tracks) that are responsible for this album's success.

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Racky Thomas Band - 2002 - Live At The Yardrock [320]

Live at The Yardrock captures the band doing what they do best, live and in the moment, playing to an enthusiastic audience and letting it all hang out. Nick Adams on guitar tears it up throughout this set, which also features stellar performances from Jeremy Berlin on piano, along with the rest of the band, as well as a special guest appearance by Gordon Beadle on tenor saxophone.

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Roy Rogers - 2002 - Slideways [256]

Blues producer and slide-guitar virtuoso Roy Rogers's eighth solo outing continues his exploration of roots music with an all-instrumental selection. Nearly an hour's worth of slide guitar is a rich confection, but the variety of styles and tones adopted here will keep the aficionado amused. A few of the cuts are simply grooves, rather than artfully prepared tunes, but the majority are blues based, and all are raunchy and uptempo. The opening "Avalanche" is a gloriously sweaty blueswailin' stomp. Other highlights include "Duckwalk," a rocking tribute to one of the unsung heroes of the slide guitar, Chuck Berry, and "There Is Only You," which climaxes in a manner reminiscent of some of Ry Cooder's best soundtrack instrumentals. Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste lends a New Orleans flavor, and Snortin' Norton Buffalo's harmonica is a key foil for Rogers's slide throughout.

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The Blues Experience With Cash McCall - 2007 - The Vintage Room [192]

If you're looking for music that is reminiscent of Chicago Blues in its heyday (Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf) - look no futher - Alex Dixon, grandson of the legendary Willie Dixon, recreates the Chicago Blues sound along with Cash McCall.

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Doctor Ross - 1972 - Blues & Boogie From Detroit [256]

Recorded Live in June 7, 1972 ar Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Koblenz.

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Doctor Ross - 1966 - Call The Doctor [256]

The music of left-handed ,one-man band Doctor Ross, who has recorded for Sun, Chess, Fortune, and Testament since 1951 (he was born Charles Isaiah Ross on October 21, 1925 in Tunica, Mississippi and passed away on May 28, 1993), has as much to do with the development of Memphis Rock as any artist around. Although singles chart success never came his way, just listen to Cat Squirrel and Chicago Breakdown for some of the most energetic, infectious boogie you're apt to hear anywhere and from any artist. A must for both the true R&B historian AND for anyone just wanting to listen to the sound that paved the way for many, more notable Memphis artists to come.

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Rocky Jackson - 2010 - Testify! [192]

Hard-hittin', soulful Blues with stinging guitar, powerful vocals, and interesting lyrics, delivered Texas-style with roots in the Delta and Chicago: classic Blues roots with a modern edge.

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Rocky Jackson - 1998 - Blue Streak [192]

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Jimmy Warren Band - 2010 - No More Promises [320]

Following on from their recent “Live At Last” album, comes this extremely classy offering from the Illinois-based Jimmy Warren Band, “No More Promises” – led by the tasteful guitar and voice of Jimmy Warren, who despite only picking up the guitar at age 25, has now developed a most distinctive, thick, but melodic tone and is a fine player – he also features on keyboards, drums and programming, as well as penning all 12 songs here – tales of lost love and relationships, and the general way of the world.

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Chris Fritz Band - 2010 - Live At Dodge Street Bar & Grill [320]

The Chris Fitz Band takes American blues and roots music and drives it into the 21st century with electric abandon and virtuosity all the while sounding modern and original. This music grooves with the best! If you like guitar music and Jams this is it!

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Chris Fitz Band - 2007 - Chris Fitz Band [VBR]

Modern electric guitar blues/rock meets the dusty back porch of the Mississippi Delta.

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Lucky Peterson - 2001 - Double Dealin' [192]

As one of the most versatile players in blues, Lucky Peterson ranks among the best of the best. His first release for the Blue Thumb label, Double Dealin' showcases the artist on 12 great songs soaked in the sentiments and emotions that characterize the blues style. Peterson plays the lead guitar, the Hammond B3, and sings his gut-wrenching blue notes with a great band that includes Johnny Lee Schell on rhythm guitar, Jon Cleary on keyboards, Reggie McBride on bass guitar, Tony Braunagel on drums and Tamara Peterson on background vocals.

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Wilko Johnson - 1980 - Ice On The Motorway [224]

Best known as the guitarist in Dr. Feelgood, one of British pub rock's greatest bands, Wilko Johnson went on to a long solo career playing the kind of rootsy, R&B-based rock & roll he loved. Johnson in 1977 formed a backing band called the Solid Senders, which featured keyboardist John Potter, bassist Steve Lewins, and drummer Alan Platt. They signed to Virgin in 1978 and released the LP Solid Senders that year. The following year, Johnson joined Ian Dury's Blockheads, where he remained until 1980; there he met bassist Norman Watt-Roy, who later became a regular collaborator. In early 1981, Johnson released his second album, Ice on the Motorway, and two years later issued the EP Bottle Up and Go!

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Patty Larkin - 2010 - 25 [VBR]

Released in January '10, the theme here is simple - 25 songs reworked in a stripped-down solo acoustic format with 25 friends/music cohorts to celebrate 25 years of making music. Larkin is a contemporary folk troubadour whose long resume speaks for itself. 25 is an intimate recording, bare-bones in its delivery, which is refreshing, and the 25 selected songs are some of Larkin's best over the years. The inclusion of "friends" such as Greg Brown, Catie Curtis, Bruce Cockburn, John Gorka, Merrie Amsterburg, Martin Sexton, Shawn Colvin, Chris Smither, etc. makes it all the more interesting.

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Tom Principato Band - 1988 - Live In Europe 1988 [128]

Recorded at live appearances in Scandanavia, northern Europe, and Turkey in 1988, this CD features Steve Wolf (bass and vocals) and Clark Matthews (drums and vocals).

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Johnny Winter & Calvin ''Loudmouth'' Johnson - 1995 - Blues To The Bone [256]

This previously unissued 1967 session teams up Winter with local Dallas bluesman Calvin "Loudmouth" Johnson on 13 blues jams.

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The Hellecasters - 1997 - Hell III - New Axes To Grind [VBR]

With Hell III: New Axes to Grind, the Hellecasters (John Jorgenson, Jerry Donahue and Will Ray) prove that innovative guitar bands are not an extinct species. Drawing on influences from Django Reinhardt, to the Grateful Dead, to Indian pop music, the 'casters offer up 10 instrumental tracks to melt the wax out of your ears. In spite of their technical virtuousity, these three clearly play for the shear fun of it -- much to the benefit of the listener.

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The Hellecasters - 1994 - Escape From Hollywood [VBR]

For their sophomore effort, "Escape From Hollywood", the three guitarists known as the Hellecasters (Jerry Donahue, Will Ray, John Jorgenson) go beyond the musical soundscapes they advanced in their first CD. Featuring more rock influences this time, the soloing is incredibly nimble and prolific.All three guitarists play Fender Telecasters, and they take what could be overkill and turn it into a killer album. The uninitiated will be surprised at how many different sounds can be coaxed from a single instrument; these Telecasters growl and croon and chatter and wail. "Escape From Hollywood" is a primer of the distinctive voices born of the meeting of guitarist and guitar.

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Bjørn Berge - 2009 - Fretwork [320]

Bjorn Berge is out with his 10th album - "Fretwork". On this album he's finally back with an album consisting of original songs. It's produced by Bjorn Berge and Kjetil Ulland. This time Berge has chosen to bring along 2 famous norwegian guest artists; Oyvind Staveland (violin and viola) and Vidar Johnsen (vocal). The combination of Stavelands violin and Bjorn Berges acoustic guitars has maybe given his songs a wider and more open atmosphere than earlier.

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Bjørn Berge - 2004 - St. Slide [VBR]

New album ”St. Slide” includes the “usual” mix of Bjorn’s own songs and his unique versions of songs by other composers, much like he have done on his two latest (both Norwegian Grammy-winners) albums. On “St. Slide” Bjorn includes tracks by such different artists as Motorhead (”Ace of spades”), Morphine (”Thursday”) or Frank Zappa (”Keep it greasy”).

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Stevie Salas Colorcode - 2009 - Be What It Is [VBR]

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Stevie Salas - 1994 - The Electric Pow Wow [192]

The idea behind The Electric Pow Wow was to make an album of covers of artists that had influenced Stevie as a musician. It quickly blossomed into something more. Stevie ended up writing some songs in the same vein as his influences and the fun really started. Add to this mix of great songs a cast of musicians including members of Guns n' Roses, Cheap Trick and Parliament Funkadelic and you have something really special.

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Jeff Chaz - 2001 - Tired Of Being Lonely [256]

This is Jeff's first CD on his own label. It is an excellent blend of foot-tapping funk and soulful blues, with "Eveybody Knows" & "A Chill In The Air" being examples of the latter. Most tracks include instrumental segments from Jeff (guitar) as well as saxaphone solos from "King" Walter Gentry ably supported by the rest of the band.

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Willie J Foster - 1995 - I Found Joy [256]

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