Richie Kotzen: Cannibals Review

"Richie Kotzen is a music-making machine. Twenty solo records, formerly part of the bands Poison and Mr. Big, ongoing work with the power trio the Winery Dogs, frequent touring - Kotzen does it all."

Review of Richie Kotzen's 20th solo record Cannibals, out January 2015.
Published by Blues Rock Review.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/01/richie-kotzen-cannibals-review.html

Altered Five Blues Band: Cryin' Mercy Review

"Altered Five have fun with their music: they maintain strong rhythms and stick to a contemporary blues sound, but rules of form and sound don't get in their way. Instead, Altered Five let their music evolve as they play, giving tracks like 'Counterfeit Lover' and 'Who's Your Lover' a live feel."

Review of Altered Five Blues Band's third album Cryin' Mercy, released October 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 12, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/01/altered-five-blues-band-cryin-mercy-review.html

JW-Jones: Belmont Boulevard Review

"The emotion present on 'Coming After Me' and the impressive soloing on 'Watch Your Step' make these tracks two of Jones's best, though 'Magic West Side Boogie' and 'Cocaine Boy' are also remarkable for the fun-loving and somber intensity they alternately provide."

Review of Belmont Boulevard, released in October by Canadian bluesman JW-Jones.
Published by Blues Rock Review on December 23, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/12/jw-jones-belmont-boulevard-review.html

Richie Kotzen Interview

Richie Kotzen discusses the selection process behind his forthcoming solo collection The Essential Richie Kotzen and offers insight into the album's two new tracks.

Published by Blues Rock Review on August 20, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/08/richie-kotzen-interview.html

Walter Trout Interview

On the heels of both an album release and a liver transplant, blues guitarist/singer/songwriter Walter Trout shares insight on his new songs and an update on his health.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 31, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/walter-trout-interview.html

Indigenous feat. Mato Nanji: Time Is Coming Review

"Though more familiar than innovative, Time Is Coming is a substantial collection that speaks to Nanji's musical talent and sincere understanding of the blues."

Review of Time is Coming, the 10th studio album by Indigenous released May 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 28, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/indigenous-feat-mato-nanji-time-is-coming-review.html

Interview with Scott Holiday of Rival Sons

Two weeks after the release of their latest studio effort Great Western Valkyrie, Rival Sons headed to New York City to play the first of two back-to-back sold-out shows before launching the European leg of their tour in July. With Great Western Valkyrie already galvanizing rock critics critics around the globe, guitarist Scott Holiday took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the progressive new record with Blues Rock Review.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 10, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/interview-with-scott-holiday-of-rival-sons.html

Royal Southern Brotherhood: HeartSoulBlood Review

"Exhibiting fluid transitions within each number and a solid collaborative element overall, HeartSoulBlood is evidence of the positive effects serious touring can have on a group."

Review of Royal Southern Brotherhood's second studio album HeartSoulBlood, released June 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 8, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/royal-southern-brotherhood-heartsoulblood-review.html

Mystic Braves Delivers Sounds of Summer to Soda Bar

Psychedelic surf rockers Mystic Braves performed before a packed crowd at San Diego's Soda Bar.

Published by the San Diego Reader on July 4, 2014.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jul/04/concert-mystic-braves-delivers-sounds-summer-soda/

Pinnick Gales Pridgen: Eric Gales Interview

Identified as a guitar prodigy at the young age of 16 in 1991, Eric Gales has since put together several projects that showcased his raw talent well. With his latest group Pinnick Gales Pridgen, Gales & co. present hard-driving songs that leave no question about the skill and determination of the group as a whole. Three weeks before the release of the super trio's second album PGP2, Gales calls in from his home in North Carolina to discuss the recording process and his hopes for the group's future.

Published by Blues Rock Review on June 25, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/06/interview-eric-gales-of-pinnick-gales-pridgen.html