DJ for Full Circle
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
“Full Circle” connects classic artists and songs to their contemporary counterparts. Each playlist starts with the old and moves on to the new, spanning from blues, soul, and rock ’n’ roll to country, folk and Americana. It’s for those who’ve lost touch on keeping up with the ever-changing musical landscape or those who might want to explore past their tried and true favorites. “Full Circle” connects music by comparing lyrical... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Shining Like A Diamond
Album Info: Shining Like A Diamond
Marc Stone Album: Shining Like A Diamond Label: Bent River Genre(s): Contemporary Blues
Posted By: Duane Verh
Apr 28, 2024
Review
With a vocal quaver that borders on the other-worldly, Marc Stone deals out captivating lyrical couplets atop an equally engaging collision of blues, jazz and zydeco on the leadoff track here, “Whatcha Gonna Do”. The NOLA-based guitarist/songsmith keeps it interesting throughout, embracing roots-bound sounds and wisdom on tracks including the highly infectious and seriously cautionary “Digitized”, the darkly atmospheric “The Truth (Is What I Wanna Know)” and the high-spirited title track. A Best of Year candidate.
Deb Ryder Album: Live and Havin' Fun Label: VizzTone Genre(s): Blues Rock, Contemporary BluesBlues
Posted By: Duane Verh
Apr 21, 2024
Review
This "live" display of Ms. Ryder's vocal and lyrical prowess provides further evidence for her rightful placement on the top tier of present-day female blues singers. This solid set hits a high point midway through as Ms. R smolders her way the seductive slow blues "Might Just Lucky". Other picks from the string of the D. Ryder/Ric Ryder collaborations that make up the songlist include "Guilty As Sin", "Bring The Walls Down" and "Blues Is All I Got". Albert Lee tops the guest list.
John Basile Album: Heatin' Up Label: Stringtime Jazz Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz
Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Apr 20, 2024
Review
I first heard NYC based guitarist John Basile on Penny Lane, his Beatles tribute album from 2015. In 2024 John is back with an all-new, jazz instrumental album, his 14th, called Heatin’ Up. Basile’s deft jazz guitar work has been praised by a number of guitar icons, including the late Jim Hall, who admired John’s ‘beautiful tone’. In addition Basile has performed and/or recorded with jazz legend Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett among others.
On Heatin’ Up John is backed up by a fine band including David Finck (bass) and Carmine Intorre, Jr. (drums) with Kevin Winard adding in percussion on several tracks. Jazz scribe legend Bill Milkowski wrote in-depth liner notes on the CD release and he also astutely uncovers that while Basile is a fine composer in his own right, on Heatin’ Up, Basile and company cover a number of fine composers and guitar
Mirja Palo Album: Riegádahttin Label: Bäjrka Genre(s): World
Posted By: Joe Ross
Apr 18, 2024
Review
Up in the Province of Lapland, Sweden and just north of the Arctic Circle is the locality of Jokkmokk, a settlement with about 3,000 people. While Jokkmokk is an important place for Sámi people and several institutions related to them, it is also the home of singer and songwriter Mirja Palo Päiviö who also plays some kantele, drums and percussion on her new album about birthing called Riegádahttin. With other musicians adding percussion, flute, marimba, bass, keys, guitar, kantele, violin, synthesizer, samples, electronics and backing vocals, the result is highly arranged, relaxing and poetic set of evocative music with a unique effervescence that shines with joy.
Most of the songs are sung with Swedish lyrics, except for the 6-minute “Lullaby” that has lyrics in North Sámi and references to the bird of meadow, white wagtail, plover of
The Wicked Lo-Down Album: Out Of Line Label: Gulf Coast Genre(s): Blues RockBlues
Posted By: Duane Verh
Apr 14, 2024
Review
From the rhythm section on up, the sound of this blues-rock outfit leans sharply to the former side of this fusion, making for a most satisfying dosing of old-school grit onto a song list stocked with decidedly infectious fare. Harmonica player Nick David provides a formidable front for this New England-based five-piece, delivering high-octane vocals on ear-grabbing originals such as the leadoff shuffle “Kill Me or Keep Me” and the screaming-for-airplay “Bogeyman” plus a rootsy recasting of the Britney Spears hit “Toxic”. Guitarists Mike Zito and Monster Mike Welch guest.
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Jimmy Ryan and Ryanetics Music, Ltd. is proud to announce the 2023 release of “Beatboxer”, a two-song single featuring... Read Full Article
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The latest track picked for video release on You Tube and the web by Brooklyn rockers Zan Zone, “Holding You Tight” actually features two... Read Full Article
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In 2020, New Age composer Chuck Wild/Liquid Mind® released the highly successful album Liquid Mind XIII: Mindfulness. Released at the start of... Read Full Article