​Also on volume 19 in the 'Southern Bred' series, we remain in Louisiana and New Orleans and we refresh ourselves again with the traditional music from the half of the last century, which is rich in the region. This rich tradition is once again translated into a beautiful mix of blues, rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll, in short danceable party songs. It is the seventh and penultimate album that places the region in the spotlights. The eighth and final album about this region will focus on the Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Despite the fact that seven compilations have already been devoted to the rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll from Louisiana and New Orleans, none of these albums contain inferior tracks. The reason why we are already looking forward to volume 20, which is scheduled for september 17th. 

​Roy Orbison, The Big ‘O’, died on December 6, 1988, one of the most beautiful voices of the last century. Like many of his fellow artists at the time, Roy also started his career with Sam Phillips's Sun label. This compilation contains the A and B sides of the first seventeen singles for Jewel, Sun, RCA Victor and Monument, recorded between 1956 and 1962.
Songs that you can all listen here in their original form. Lots of Orbison compilations are circulating, but his songs are still best expressed as they were recorded, namely in mono. That’s the reason why this Jasmine disc is an absolute must.

​The Hoodoo Tones have not stood still for the past two years, that is clear. Not only did they provide 12 new, breathtaking songs, but they also went through an evolution that should not be underestimated. Rockabilly and rock-n-roll still provide a solid foundation, but adding blues, country and even a pinch of garage gradually give The Hoodoo Tones more and more an awesome own sound.

‘Baby Sittin’ Boogie’ may have been his biggest success, but it should be noted that the songs brought together here, which are a mix of rock and roll and pop, are well worth it. Buzz also more or less give an own direction to the covers he recorded. Nice retro album!

​Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 30, 1928, Ruth Brown emerged as Rhythm & Blues Queen in the 1950s. A title that she deserved, but that actually did her a little bit too short, because in addition to her jazzy rhythm & blues style, she later also performed well in the then emerging rock and roll, teenager ballads, soul and gospel. All her well-known songs are on this compilation. But there is more! You will also find beautiful rare recordings of her, such as her live recordings  packaged as bonus tracks during the 'Rhythm and Blues Revue', which you will get on CD for the first time here. 'Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean' is definitely recommended. 

​35 British rock and roll songs by Colin Hicks, younger brother of Tommy Hicks, who made a career as Tommy Steele.

​The Jasmine label pays a nice tribute to this talented artist on this 32 track compilation. Rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, country and hillbilly can always be found in the songs. Most of the songs are from Gunter's hand and show a super songwriter, who in addition to a beautiful voice also was a gifted guitarist.

​I wonder how the hell they manage at the KokoMojo label, to put together series every time that are extremely fascinating, where there is no room for inferior songs and also makes you eagerly looking forward to the next release. All this certainly applies to the ‘Boss Black Rockers’ series. In short, you will not be given any peace of mind on this album, but if you want to go crazy and banish your daily hassle, this is the disc for you!

​The Jasmine label highlights in the first volume of this series, as the title already indicates ‘R&B Answers, Copycats & Follow-Ups’. A nice approach, because if we take a closer look at the rhythm & blues, doo-wop, rock 'n-roll and pop from the last century, there are many songs that meet the requested selection. The nice thing about this album is that when you hear a song, you inevitably look for the link it has with well-known work. A fun activity in this era of corona!

​One of the most underrated guitarists and arrangers is undoubtedly this René Hall. And yet he had a not to be underestimated contribution to several classic pop, rock and rhythm & blues recordings between 1950 and 1970.
The Jasmine label focuses on this collector more on the obscure recordings than on the most famous of Hall. The latter are easy to find, which is not the case for the songs bundled here. The 29 mostly instrumental songs on this album show a Hall that could hold its own in both rhythm & blues and early rock 'n' roll. Quality that the filmmakers also appreciated, such as Jacques Tati who chose Hall's Allied recording ‘My Uncle’ as the theme for his film classic ‘Mon Oncle’. The film won an Oscar in 1958 in the category ‘Best Foreign Language Film’.

​Forget the ‘Cowboy and Indians’ stories often made as B-movies and indulge in ‘Way Out West’. Take off your cowboy boots, take a sip of whiskey and insert this album in your player and enjoy, enjoy …….. and enjoy!

​Although the male performers were the most profitable from rock 'n' roll, there were also ladies who were not inferior to them. 25 of them show what they had to offer. And that is not nothing!

​Volume 2 'Bip Bop Bip' in the 'Boss Black Rockers' series once again contains steamy rhythm & blues and razor sharp rock & roll from the 'Golden Age' of American Music. We are already looking forward to the next albums that Little Victor Mac aka The 'Mojo' Man will compile in this serie.

​After 'Bop-A-Rama' and 'Jive-A-Rama', this 'Stroll-A-Rama' is again of a high level. Sublime rock & roll, rockabilly and a hint of pop from the heydays. Again supplemented with two contemporary tracks, namely from Jittery Jack and Spo-Dee-O-Dee. This album is another great addition to your record collection.

​This band was unknown to me until now, but with this album they can already count me as their fan. High octane rockabilly, rock and roll, sporadically spiced with a little sixties garage sound. Star is without a doubt Amy Griffin with her formidable work on the six strings. A discovery!

The name Bobby Charles may not immediately ring a bell and yet there is a good chance that there will be songs from him in your recordcase. Songs not sung by him, but by greats such as Fats Domino, Clarence "Frogman" Henry or Bill Haley & The Comets. But as this compilation shows, Bobby also had the talent to record beautiful rock 'n' roll and New Orleans inspired rhythm & blues under his own name.

28 authentic rock and roll songs, supplemented with 2 contemporary bands performing in the style of the heydays. Again a more than formidable album. Great job Mr. Armstrong! 

​'Chief Whoopin' Koff ', the next volume in the Indian Bred serie, gives an insight into the identity and lifestyle of the Native-Americans through varied music genres. Recommended!

​'Rockin' Horse Cowgirl ', volume 2 in the' Rock 'n Roll Kittens' serie is once again full of exciting rock' n roll and tasty rhythm & blues.

​'King Of The Ducktail Cats' in the serie 'Bop-A-Rama offers authentic boppin' rockabilly and rock 'n' roll, supplemented for the diversity with some cajun and bluegrass. Moreover, as a bonus you get two tracks from contemporary artists, who operate in the traditional styles of the fifties. An unmissable edition!

​Another 26 'genuine Pan-American Rockin' Recordings'. Authentic rock & roll of exceptional quality. Come on, crawl out of that lazy seat and rock and roll away all your worries. Recommended!

​In this new serie Rock'n Roll Kittens, started by Atomicat Records, the female artists get all the attention. Expect steamy rhythm & blues and exhilarating rock 'n roll from artists who reaped success in these genres

​This new release in the excellent Pan American series contains once again high-quality rock and roll from lesser-known and often obscure artists. A clean guitar, an all-searing sax or a voice soaked in echo will quickly get you in the mood. Put 'Rock and Roll Mama' in your CD player and ........ party time is guaranteed!

​The fans of the charismatic Marti Brom had to wait no less than 9 years for a follow-up to her ‘Not For Nothing’. The long wait, however, was worth it, because ‘Midnight Bus’ of the St. Louis, Missouri-based Marti is an album filled with awesome rock & roll, rockabilly, honky tonk and a bit of soul.

​R.X. Bertoldi's proven songwriting remains strong here, and with the support of acclaimed Seattle producer Johnny Sangster and a few of the city's other top musicians, his new set of 12 originals makes for a compelling Americana / Roots Rock-n-Roll album.