Are you ready to check out some more great music? We have five more new artists for you to check out. Here we go!
Artist Name: Becky Buller
Album Name: Crêpe Paper Heart
Label: Dark Shadows Recording
Genre: Bluegrass
Track Listing: 1. Another Love Gone Wrong; 2. Bitter Springs to Big Trees; 3. John D. Champion; 4. Heart of the House; 5. Cair Paravel; 6. Speakin’ to that Mountain; 7. The Rebel and the Rose; 8. She Loved Sunflowers; 9. Maybe; 10. Calamity Jane; 11. Written in the Back of the Book; Bonus Track – Phoenix Arise
Publicist: Dark Shadow Recording
Review: Becky Buller is a superstar. Not only was she a past winner of Female Vocalist of the Year, Fiddle Player of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association, but she also co-wrote “Freedom,” a track on the recent Grammy-winning Laws of Gravity album for The Infamous Stringdusters. Her expertise is immediately noticed and heard on her latest effort, on which she wrote or co-wrote 11 of the 12 tracks. In addition, the album is replete with special guests, including Sam Bush, The Fairfield Four, Rhonda Vincent, Claire Lynch, Frank Solivan, Erin Youngberg and Rob Ickes. This album is a dream for every bluegrass-loving fan, and every track lives up to the hype. This one is surely one of the best bluegrass albums of the year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it takes home next year’s Grammy.
Recommendation: If you love bluegrass, this is a must have. Get it today.
Artist Name: Gus Spenos
Album Name: It’s Lovin’ I Guarantee
Label: Self-released
Genre: Jump-Blues/Swing
Track Listing: 1. It’s Lovin’ I Guarantee; 2. She Walked Right In; 3. Hush Baby Don’t You Cry; 4. Fool’s Blues; 5. Every Tic’s Got a Toc; 6. Blind Boy; 7. Livin’ is a Crime; 8. Lil Dog; 9. I’m Gone; 10. Have Mercy, Baby; 11. Hey Girl; 12. Kind Lovin’ Daddy; 13. Got Myself a Diamond
Publicist: Frank Roszak Promotions
Review: Gus Spenos is a sax-playing machine, as evidenced on this sophomore effort. It brings back memories of those big band influences of the past, like Lawrence Welk, Tommy Dorsey and currently, the Brian Setzer Orchestra. His swinging blues will get your dancing feet moving and have you moving to the rhythm in no time flat. Just put this one on repeat, because you’ll want to hear it over and over again. It is good from start to finish.
Recommendation: If you love to dance and swing, then take this one for a spin today.
Artist Name: Nefesh Mountain
Album Name: Beneath the Open Sky
Label: Self-released
Genre: Bluegrass/Folk
Track Listing: 1. Bound for the Promised Land; 2. I Want to Hear Somebody Prey; 3. A Mighty Roar; 4. The Narrow Bridge; 5. Halleluyah; 6. Eretz’s Reel; 7. On and On (L’Dor Vador); 8. Wild Mountain Thyme; 9. Kitchen Gal; 10. Oseh Shalom; 11. Russian Lullaby
Publicist: Morris Public Relations/Alison Auerbach Public Relations
Review: Bluegrass seems to be in the air today, and the latest from Nefesh Mountain combines it with traditional Jewish folk music to create their own unique blend. Band members Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff are joined by special guests Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Tony Trischka and David Grier, making this sophomore effort a first rate smash. They add so much to these traditional tunes that they truly make them their own. Add to that the original tunes and you have the makings of a progressive bluegrass movement.
Recommendation: Take the time to check these guys out. We highly recommend you Get this one for your collection.
Artist Name: Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Album Name: The Blues and I Should Have a Party
Label: 33 Records
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. Please Don’t Cheat on Me; 2. The Blues and I Should Have a Party; 3. You’ve Changed; 4. Way Down in the Caves; 5. Don’t Worry Blues; 6. Shout; 7. You Don’t Live Here Anymore; 8. My Handsome Man; 9. Tell Me; 10. Don’t Hold Back; 11. The Memory of You; 12. Time Waits for No One; 13. Thank You
Publicist: ABIK Radio Promotions
Review: With a mixture of traditional and progressive blues, Zoe Schwarz and her band show America what the British Blues sound like. This is the band’s fifth studio album, and it is clear that they have become a cohesive musical unit, delivering perfect blues with every song. Best songs include “Please Don’t Cheat on Me,” the title track, “Way Down in the Caves,” “Shout,” “You Don’t Live Here Anymore,” “My Handsome Man,” “The Memory of You,” and “Thank You.”
Recommendation: You’ll “thank me” also for this one. It is sure to brighten your day. Get it soon.
Artist Name: Kevin Campbell
Album Name: Bad Things
Label: Self-released
Genre: Pop/Rock/Soul
Track Listing: 1. Only Happy When it Feels Good; 2. I Just Can’t Right Now; 3. Bad Things; 4. In or Out; 5. Addicted; 6. Just Won’t Leave me Alone; 7. Take you In; 8. Whatchu got is What I Need; 9. How can we go on Like This; 10. Find my Way
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Kevin Campbell has moved beyond the folky blues sound of his first album on this sophomore release, bringing in a more funky pop/rock sound that would do well on the radio. He has a solid voice that brings out the emotion of his well-crafted songs, which are upbeat and go down easy. Best songs include “I Just Can’t Right Now,” the title track, “Addicted,” “Take You In,” “Whatchu got is What I Need,” and “Find my Way.”
Recommendation: Give this artist a spin. We think you’ll find that he’s the perfect addition to your musical library