Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Doheny Blues Festival Celebrates 16 Years

"For a full weekend, some of the best in blues congregate for sets lasting an hour or longer on three stages, attracting thousands of attendees each year and just as many lawn chairs. From the crowds of excited people and lanes of food, beverage and trinket vendors to the constant live music and welcoming community atmosphere, Doheny put together a memorable event for its 16th anniversary."

Review of the 16th annual Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point, California.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 29, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/05/doheny-blues-festival-celebrates-16-years.html

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Baby Bee: "High Heel Leather Boots"

"Leave it to a rock 'n roll band called Baby Bee to shatter expectations. Hailing from southern Louisiana and recently signed to Universal Republic Records, Baby Bee's two founding members are Joe and David Stark, brothers by blood and in music."

Published by 1146miles.com on May 23, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/baby-bee-high-heel-leather-boots/

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Paul Cannon Band: Homegrown Review

"Homegrown is representative of the positivity Paul Cannon strives to evoke through his honest and exploratory lyrics."

Review of Paul Cannon Band's 2013 album Homegrown.
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Monday, May 13, 2013

Cody Beebe & the Crooks: Out Here Review

"More a cocktail of diverse musical styles than a straightforward blues record, Out Here offers a unique range of sounds individualized to the tastes of each band member."

Review of Cody Beebe & the Crooks' 2013 album Out Here.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 13, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/05/cody-beebe-and-the-crooks-out-here-review.html

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Great Northern: "Bonnie & Clyde"

"The quiet male/female utterances of Serge Gainsbourg and featured singer Brigitte Bardot are mimicked by Great Northern's Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler above the same hiccuping gasp that gives the entire song an eerie vibe."

Published by 1146miles.com on May 8, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/great-northern-bonnie-clyde/

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Amends Explore Musical Possibilities on Sophomore Album

"Garage rock as a genre has witnessed extensive transformation since its inception a half-century ago. From the rebellious lyrics of MC5 to the speed and attitude of the Ramones to popular music's most recent reincarnation in the music of the Black Keys, garage rock has dipped its toes into a multitude of other genres as decades of musical trends and styles have come and gone."

Review of the Amends' 2013 album What We Could Be.
Published by 1146miles.com on May 2, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-amends-explore-musical-possibilities-on-sophomore-album/