By any means, 'Shade' is an impressive achievement that few bands 30 years into their career can ever hope to achieve. It may not replace their classic releases, but it absolutely belongs right next to them.
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Music Review: Steve Earle and the Dukes – ‘Terraplane,’ the Blues Album Earle was Bound to Make
Earle and his longtime band delve into many corners of the blues and find gold in every one.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Roundup – Claire Lynch Band’s Holiday Album, Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons, The Suitcase Junket
I never thought of it before, but The Claire Lynch Band did: Could any instrument be a better choice to power "Jingle Bells" than the banjo?
Read More »Music Review: Little G Weevil – ‘Moving’
Little G Weevil provides great old-style blues with original songs done with acoustic instruments.
Read More »Book Review: Love in Vain: A Vision of Robert Johnson by Alan Greenberg
Love in Vain is a brilliant evocation of the dark, dangerous world of Robert Johnson and other early blues musicians.
Read More »In Passing: David “Honeyboy” Edwards (1915-2011)
One of the last of the Delta Bluesmen passes away at age 96.
Read More »DVD Review: Robert Plant’s Blue Note
Robert Plant has moved on.
Read More »Music Review: Robert Johnson – The Centennial Collection
The finest Robert Johnson collection to date.
Read More »Music Review: Albert King – The Definitive Albert King On Stax
Excellent collection of Albert's electric blues.
Read More »Music Review: The Allman Brothers – Shades Of Two Worlds
The Allman Brothers: Chapter 12.
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