​Belle Starr and the Boot Jacks are without a doubt the newest sensation in the Belgian rockabillyscene. Rockabilly, country and honky tonk prove the versatility of this band. Beautiful stuff!

It seems that the most beautiful americana comes from Europe.  London based Curse Of Lono expands his fanbase at a rapid pace with rich and moody songs.

​Now has Billie Williams with "Hell To Pay", finally has a successor in the record racks of her 2016 self-titled debut.  She captivates all songs with her raw vocals. It can be rock, sound soul-inspired, but it can also be funky .. diversity enough. Handsome!

Now Eliza Neals has released a great album with "Sweat Are Mean". Producer and soulmate Ted Horowitz aka Popa Chubby comes to define her blues rock affinity. Eliza met Ted a few times and played in his hot smoking band.
The chemistry that originated on the stage was rarely seen. It was therefore self-evident that Horowitz would produce and arrange "Sweet of Mean". 

After their successful debut with 'Hangin' Around ', the Mike Teardrop Trio surpasses itself with' Till The Dawn '. The trio mixes country, honky tonk and rockabilly in such an original way that they sound unique within the contemporary rockabilly scene.

So now there is the record "Let Go Of The Reins," which was recorded during a session at Tab Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Studio in Houma, Louisiana. In addition to the production, Benoit is also responsible for the drums and also plays a rare pedal steel guitar. Chris Peet provides the eleven songs with the necessary bass lines and Tillis Verdin crowns himself to a real virtuoso on his Hammond B3. J.P. Soar's incredible guitar style and singer-songwriting draws from many styles and combines all of this with a unique sound. The swampy sound that is created is immediately achieved in the opening song "Been Down So Long", the boogie rocker "If You Want To Get To Heaven" and the Texas blues motivated and stretched out "Freddie King Thing".

​Beautiful harmony compositions with 5 of the best guitar players in the world.  Hard and heavy, distinguished or baroque, certainly emotionally killing all music lovers.

​Beautiful compilation of the work of folk blues artist Snooks Eaglin. In addition to the albums ‘Snooks Eaglin New Orleans Street Singer’ and ‘That’s Alright’, you also get the singles recorded for Imperial as Ford Eaglin.

​No doubt Rickie Lee Jones has a lot of musical skills, and I love her voice.  But that doesn’t mean you have to fumble with classic songs. Can’t find the added value.

​One of the best FdM releases of this year.  A few renewed progrock covers but mainly strong own compostions with a lot of psychedelic keyboards. London Underground deserves a lot more attention.  Certainly a must have!

Traditional country by the duo Johnnie Wright and Jack Anglin. In the early sixties, they slightly adjusted their style under the influence of rock 'n' roll with a more striking beat and a fuller sound.

What a fine voice has Buford Pope, a perfect blend of soul in melancholic ballads and swinging americana songs.  ‘Hey Hey Aha’ should become a world hit, so beautiful !!

​The French Jake Calypso belongs to the top of today's rockabillyscene. He already proved his versatility in abundance and he still adds a little extra with 'My Foreign Love', with some influences of Buddy Holly. Great album!

​This album brings no typical New Age, but rather a crossover into contemporary and classical music. Most of the songs are Christian inspired. 

​I can only recommend this inspiring work, so you can follow in the footsteps of the astronauts. This is New-Age as it should sound!

Together with Ty Bailie (keys), Mark Smith (bass), Chris Atchley (drums) and the horn section with Jonathan Bradley (trumpet), Eric Letta (alto and tenor saxophone), his wife Laura and Kevin Hicks (trombone), the Hamlin couple registered ten original numbers. Most of it is brand new material, although we find some revisions from that release in 2001, with the addition of the four-part horn section. The release ‘I’ll Drink To That ‘ is a very highly recommended album! We have a ball with Griff Hamlin…..

​Terry Hanck presents eleven handsome tracks, which are a melting pot of jump blues, classic Chicago blues and sparkling West Coast. The band hits the door with the exciting piano bow rocker ‘I Still Get Exited’. Terry's raw but also soulful voice timbre is an instrument in itself. Add those exciting guitar riffs from Andersen and the album is flaming from start to finish.

​This compilation is an effort to set up a rescue mission for the pseudo African astronaut Abacha Tunde.

​Ben Levin is a 19 year old blues pianist/vocalist from Cincinnati. The release "Before Me" is the second album by the brilliant young blues pianist and singer-songwriter Ben Levin. Together with his musical friends and heroes Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore and Phillip Paul (King Records drummer), Ben moved into the studio. There he received backing from Aaron Levin (guitar) and bass player Oscar Bernal. Ben is now back with an attractive package with hypnotic piano playing, relaxed vocals and half a dozen remarkable original songs. ‘Before Me’ is a highly recommended and superb release ..!

Great stuff of late eighties, early nineties with contributions from John Wetton.  Remember  not only the beautiful melodic structures but also the fantastic vocals from Glen Hughes. After so many years their music still affects me.

​A welcome reissue of two albums from 1962, with country & western tunes, reimagined by the late Ray Charles.

​This new album by Santana is dedicated to Africa. It only contains one hit song ‘Breaking Down The Door’ but for the fans, this is a must.

​An excellent album, with smooth & soul jazz! 

Ater listening a few times I realised I had a beautiul bluesrocking item in my collection.  To discover!

This is Gracie's life sketch through her music. The record "Come Undone" was recorded in Gracie Currran's adopted hometown Memphis, Tennessee. With a lots of help of co-producer / guitarist Damon Fowler and some notable friends and neighbors including Victor Wainwright and Reba Russell, eight tracks were recorded. Curran opens in style with the slow blues title track. Gracie Curran and her friend club diverge like never before. Handsome!