We have several amazing PR firms that consistently forward us amazing artists to review. One of those firms is Blind Raccoon. Today we are featuring five of their clients, four of whom are long-time blues artists, and the fifth is a debut release. Let’s get going.
Artist Name: Glen Clark
Album Name: You Tell Me
Label: Glenco Records
Genre: Blues/Roots
Track Listing: 1. You Tell Me; 2. Accept my Love; 3. I can Tell by Looking; 4. This Old Road; 5. Walk On; 6. When the Time is Right; 7. I’m Never Gonna Stop Loving You; 8. Dreamer; 9. In Search Of; 10. That’s Where you Come In
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: On his first solo album since 1994, Glen Clark brings all of his influences – honky-tonk, blues, soul, country, gospel and rock and roll to create a mix of American Roots music that will appeal to just about everyone. This is not your traditional blues but an amazing mix of the best of multiple genres. The title track sets the tone with its country nuances before heading into the horns and soulful sound of “Accept my Love.” There is even one cover on the album, “This Old Road,” a ballad penned by long-time friend and collaborator Kris Kristofferson, that shows the softer side of Clark. You can’t go wrong with this one. You will treasure every track.
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one.
Artist Name: Tomislav Goluban
Album Name: Chicago Rambler
Label: Spona
Genre: Chicago Blues
Track Listing: 1. Pigeon Swing; 2. Locked Heart; 3. Bag Full of Troubles (ft Joe Filisko); 4. Jerry Ricks on my Mind; 5. Can’t Find Myself; 6. Home Made Honey; 7. One Way Ticket; 8. Do the Right Thing; 9. Little Pigeon (ft Joe Filisko); 10. Jerry Ricks on my Mind (acoustic); 11. Searchin’ for my Baby; 12. Išel budem v kleticu (I’ll go to my Cottage)
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Croatian singer-songwriter and harmonica player Tomislav Goluban has celebrated the blues for the past 20 years in his native land. For his 10th studio album, he got the chance to come to America and record this album in Chicago, incorporating all that he had learned into a masterpiece of blues. Goluban salutes some of the pioneers of his chosen genre, such as Jerry Ricks and Eric Noden, who played guitar and produced the album. Noden also brought in two of the best blues musicians in E.G. McDaniel and Kenny Smith, and added special guest Joe Filisko into the mix. The result is an album that will live forever as one of the best examples of Chicago blues.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one!
Artist Name: Vin Mott
Album Name: Rogue Hunter
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. Car Troubles Made me a Good Blues Singer; 2. Give me Cornbread; 3. Rogue Hunter; 4. Ice Cold Beer; 5. Honey; 6. Whistlin’ by the Graveyard; 7. Paterson is Crumblin’; 8. I got the Blues on my Mind; 9. Countin’ on Them Chickens; 10. Fire to Your Flaws; 11. Please Mr. Devil; 12. Greaser
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Vin Mott gives us everything that makes the blues special – wailing harmonica, great guitar riffs, soulful vocals and lyrics we can all relate to. This one is a joy from start to finish, and blues lovers will want to listen to these songs over and over again. The songs conjure up images of a hot smoky honky-tonk, filled with working class stiffs who just want to relax after a hard week of work. The songs are down and dirty and take your mind off you own personal troubles. There isn’t a weak song on the album, and we encourage you to enjoy these tracks as often as you need them.
Recommendation: This one is a must for every true blues lover. Go Get it.
Artist Name: Benny Turner and Cash McCall
Album Name: Going Back Home
Label: Nola Blue Records
Genre: Chicago blues
Track Listing: 1. Got to Find a Way; 2. Spoonful; 3. Poison Ivy; 4. Money; 5. Shake Your Money Maker; 6. It Hurts me Too; 7. It’s a Man Down There; 8. The Dirty Dozens; 9. Built for Comfort; 10. Bring it on Home
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: BMA nominee Benny Turner and Grammy-winning co-producer Cash McCall have been involved in the blues industry for the past 60 years. As more and more of our blues pioneers are passing on, they decided to go back to their roots to create a masterful work that helps preserve that legacy. They are helped in their endeavor by pianist Joe Krown, drummer Rodd Bland and three-time Grammy nominee Billy Branch. The result is a lasting tribute to the best of Chicago’s jazz and blues scenes, and an album that you will treasure for life. Among the artist they pay tribute to are Howlin’ Wolf, Freddie King, Elmore James, Tampa Red, G.L. Crockett,Willie Dixon, and Sonny Boy Wiliams.
Recommendation: If you are a lover of the blues and music history, you must have this one for your collection.
Artist Name: The Trevor B. Power Band
Album Name: Everyday Angel
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues Rock
Track Listing: 1. Jack; 2. You Ain’t Actin’ Right; 3. Future Plans; 4. Saddest Thing; 5. Storm Brewin’; 6. Baby I’m Through with You; 7. I Wrote it Down; 8. Murder in the First Degree; 9. Lord Have Mercy; 10. Everyday Angel
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Trevor B. Power has been a force in indie music for more than 25 years. On his new band’s debut album, he brings that experience together for a blistering good time. Powers band ( Billy Gensch on guitars, Mark Enright on bass and Tom DiCianni on drums) are joined in this effort by special guests Bob Lanza, Nick Conti and Bobby Whitlock. From the first note of the hard rocking road song “Jack,” it is evident that the listener is in for a treat. The band follows that opening number with the blues shuffle “You Ain’t Actin’ Right,” and the album just keeps getting better after that, culminating in the title track, with Whitlock and his wife Coco Carmel joining into the mix.
Recommendation: Jump on this train. Go Get this one today!