​Sid spent a decade making music as a guitarist in the USA with a variety of musicians from Nigeria, Liberia, (then) Zaire, South Africa, Cameroon, Zambia and Zimbabwe. His love for African music resurfaces on this album with star percussionist Valerie Naranjo playing the Dagomba Gyil (a member of the xylophone instrument family) as well as congas and a variety of percussion. Also appearing is an ensemble playing the Yoruba/Lucumi Bata drums featuring Richard Huntley, David J D’Ambrosio and Jimmy Greenfield. It’s unlikely that either sound has appeared on this type of recording frequently if at all before now.

​The "Freestyle" release is the first of three EPs from the "Legacy Collection". It contains never before released (cover) songs from the rich history of this lively artist as a singer-songwriter.

Outstanding musical performances of a dozen legendary seventies musicians in a contemporary rockopera. A musical trip around the human societies of the world.

With this concept Johnson returns to his roots, blues based on Southern rock. Together with Frank Bauer (saxophone), Tony Anthonis (bass), Benet Schaeffer (drums), Rick Steff (keys), Pete Matthews (backing vocals) and percussionist Tony Antonelli, Johnson went to the High / Low Recording studio in Memphis. The result is eleven original, almost personal, songs, and a great cover version. Johnson closes with the boogie rocker "Preacher’s Daughter", it could be his "signature song". Jeremiah Johnson confirms again!

​The flagship compilation of Tramp Records is a feast for lovers of old school soul!

​A very nice album, with Brazilectro songs, Brazilian music with a modern electro twist. 

​A nice album with 7 covers and 4 original pieces from Doug MacDonald. 

​Accessible and soulful jazz, nice to listen to!

​Now Lynn Hanson is promoting her seventh release "Just Words." Country is the main part, but we do find beautiful and punctuated Americana songs and a single swampy song.

​Now Tom Forst has a new EP ready for us. He went into the studio with a whole host of guest musicians. Handsome rock songs, a rare ballad and a handsome cover rework. Great stuff!

​A special release for those who are interested in the source of our music, and likes world music. 

​This tribute to the architect of the bossa nova, Antonio Carlos Jobim, contains romantic interpretations of the famous songs. Recommended!

Steve says that he plays music with a conscience. Well, damned he does! I love the single ‘We Know They Lied’…….because we all know we have to act some day.

​The album ‘It’s Later Than You Think’ from this Oxford, Mississippi band dates back to 2018. The twelve tracks were recorded in the Dial Black Sound studio in Water Valley, MS Teardrop City is a rock n roll band with a classic country and blues tinge. George Sheldon, Laurie Stirratt, Wallace Lester and Tyler Keith form the basis for this success formation. Innovative sound all this anymore, but who loves a young Stones band or The Kinks, will like this sound also.

​Between 1966 and 1968, Mod band The Action slowly but surely embraced a more innovative sound –  influenced by the music of John Coltrane, drugs and commune style living. The magical, esoteric trip was about to begin (typically, several members converted themselves to Islam). By early 1969, they were recording as Mighty Baby and their first LP would appear later that same year. Somehow, this eponymous debut  is not totally removed from their pop background. Opener ‘Egyptian Tomb’ may sound a bit ‘psych’, but all in all it’s a melodic tune reminiscent of pop harmony. The remaining seven songs make up a mix of rock and prog with a taste of country, quite an original angle for the time. In fact, American influences such as folk-rock and country would become more prominent on their second and last album, ‘A Jug Of Love’. That one requires close listening, as the songs are rather long (seven to nine minutes) and do not always have a lot to offer in terms of melody, refrains and choruses. The country guitar plays a dominant role. ‘Virgin Spring’, for instance, is a kind of ballad that gently hovers along for a good nine minutes, but repeated listening of the album does reveal some nice and extraordinary moments. At any rate, the combination of prog and country was an original angle – though the public wasn’t ready for it. And that’s where the official story ends.
How come then that Cherry Red Records has put together a six cd box? Quite simply by adding every possible recording they could lay their hands on – resulting in an impressive series of bonuses. Here we go: five brilliant tracks by The Action stuck between their former Mod past and future prog style, an acetate version of album 1, the rehearsals for album 2, the dumped third album (1970), some singles and a heavy helping of live tracks, including their 1971 Glastonbury set. And a 40 page, illustrated booklet  on top of that.  If you’re looking for a special blend of prog, look no further: Mighty Baby is well worth checking out. In the meantime, you can listen to the entire first album on www.radio68.be  on Sunday 16 and Tuesday 18 February. 

Arthur Brown went to Austin, Texas, to record his very latest album with producer Mike Morgan, who co-wrote all eight new tracks. All the musicians are Americans too, meaning  that Brown did not call upon the services of  the band that recorded previous album ‘Zim Zam Zim’ and recently toured with him. You can’t  possibly record in Texas without a taste of americana seeping in – and the blend works perfectly well on ‘The King’, a song fit for dancing and hopping around as one does in Texan saloons.  You must watch the video! Other songs are based on Brown’s rock and blues background, e.g. the  title track. There is a third type of song here – as typified by ‘Love And Peace In China’ and  ‘Radiance’. Arthur Brown never issues a record that does not reflect his world view or vision of spirituality and pre-Big bang universal harmony (it’s a little more complicated than that, but this is not a philosophical essay). He conveys this message with slower tunes, more recited text than songs - adding a wide range of sounds and effects to evoke the meaning. Brown initially thought of doing a spoken word album and it sounds like he didn’t abandon the idea entirely. Lest we forget: the concept would never work without Arthur Brown’s instantly recognizable voice that grumbles, shouts, recites and sings its way through the album depending on the vocal illustration needed. By now, you will have gathered that I like ‘Gypsy Voodoo’. 
You can listen to excerpts in ‘My Generation’ on www.radio 68.be, on Sunday 9, Tuesday 11, Sunday 16 and Tuesday 18 February.

​Now Ben Rice, together with RB Stone, has to promote the exciting spectacle piece "Out Of The Box." The eleven tracks were produced by the legendary Jimi Bott, (drummer with The Fabulous Thunderbirds) and recorded at the Roseleaf Recording studio in Portland, Oregon. This is Rock 'n roll, blues and boogie of the highest level! Highly recommended! 

​His fellow artists now commemorate him with a "Tribute" on the label where Sean Costello was also at home. The release is produced by Jon Justice and Dave Gross and highlights Costello's songwriting talents mainly from his last four years. The setlist therefore includes how many styles that have characterized Costello since his childhood. Various contemporary artists and differentiated musical playing styles were neatly packed into these fifteen songs. With some homesickness, "Don't Pass Me By" is embedded in our CD player. For those who still need to discover Sean Costello, this release is a best discovery! Our thoughts are with Sean Costello and his family,

Jaron Rovensky composed a beautiful eclectic album with 25 strong emotional songs you”ll never forget. 

​Once again, Patrick has managed to deliver a nice, interesting album, with smooth jazz flavored with elements from R&B, Latin funk and blues. He keeps the indie spirit alive!

​Now Marc Ysaye has just released his first solo album. In the studio he was surrounded by Marcus Weymaere on drums, Christophe Pons on guitar and bass player Loris Tils. Six of the nine songs were co-written with Christophe Pons. Two songs are written by Piet Goddaer (Ozark Henry) and the album also contains the track "Bitter Creek", a rare Eagles song. The sound is surrounded by handsome rock tunes and light-hearted pop songs.

“Loudah” is the new record featuring 10 songs and clocking in at a whopping 28 minutes.
Recorded, mixed and co-produced by 3 time Grammy Award winner Mr. Ducky Carlisle who also played drums and percussion exceptionally loud.

​Forrest McDonald turns seventy this year and his 15th CD "Blues in a Bucket" is already on the shelves. McDonald is still an excellent singer-songwriter / guitarist and wrote all those great eleven songs together. Diversity, contrasting tunes .. handsome!

​Her first EP, "There Will Come a Day" was a great album. Amberly wanted to build on the momentum and the success of this first release. She wanted to expand her musical palette for the next project. Folk, country, indierock and Americana, beautiful!