Thanks Cory Robinson for finding this one!!!
Kelly Joe Phelps’s Not So Far to Go - “A writer at the San Diego Troubadour described guitarist and songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps as, “The Phantom Monk Of Folk- Blues,” and rightly so. Over the past 17 years of recording and touring, Phelps has been talked about as much for his passionate, spirit-driven, lone musical ways as for the inventiveness of his playing and singing.” Check him out at http://www.kellyjoephelps.net/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelly-Joe-Phelps/104032009634782?ref=ts
Gov’t Mule’s Steppin’ Lightly - Check them out at www.mule.net and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/govtmule
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JJ Grey & Mofro’s Orange Blossoms - ““Just tell the story—there’s nothing else to do,” JJ Grey recently told Relix magazine. Grey’s ability to tell his thought-provoking stories through original songs, informed by a mixture of old school rhythm & blues and down-home roots rock ‘n’ roll, has carried JJ Grey & Mofro from the backwoods of Florida to hundreds of concert stages across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. Singing with a passion and fervor directly influenced by his classic soul heroes, Grey’s deeply personal songs are steeped in the rhythms of his native home outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Grey comes from a long tradition of southern storytellers and, in that spirit, he fills his songs with details that are at once vivid, personal and universal.” Check him out at www.jjgrey.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOFROBAND
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Galactic’s Heart of Steel featuring Irma Thomas - “GALACTIC is a collaborative band with a unique format. It’s a stable quintet that plays together with high musicianship. They’ve been together so long they’re telepathic. But though the band hasn’t had a lead singer for years, neither is it purely an instrumental group. GALACTIC is part of a diverse community of musicians, and in their own studio, with Mercurio and Ellman producing, they have the luxury of experimenting. So on their albums, they do something that’s unusual in rock but not so controversial an idea in, say, hiphop: they create something that’s a little like a revue, a virtual show featuring different vocalists (mostly from New Orleans) and instrumental soloists each taking their turn on stage in the GALACTIC sound universe.” Check them out at www.galacticfunk.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Galacticfunk
Eric Lindell’s Lay Back Down -
“unquestionably one of the hottest things
at last years new orleans jazz and heritage festival….
impressive super slinky guitar tone….
classic blues and r&b origins
with a taste of country twang….
bound to win over roots music fans for years to come.”
-guitar player
Check him out at http://www.ericlindell.com/home.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EricLindellBand
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Anders Osborne’s Echoes of My Sins - Also check out his album coming out May 2012 Black Eye Galaxy. You can see videos of the new songs here: http://www.youtube.com/user/AndersOsborneVideos/videos. Also check out his website http://www.andersosborne.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndersOsborne
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Hill Country Revue’s Going Down - “ The new album, entitled Zebra Ranch, captures the band refining their gritty, blues/rock sound to perfection. “This record is pure country blues and Hill Country Rock,” says Cody Dickinson “no gimmick, no tricks – straight up music from the heart.” Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/hillcountryrevue and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HillCountryRevue
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The Revivalist’s Soul’s Too Loud - “Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. In 2011 they were named Best Emerging Artist at Gambit Magazine’s Big Easy Awards. The band is proud to be included in New Orleans’ burgeoning independent, original music scene.” Check them out at: www.therevivalists.com and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/revivalistsnola
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A journey through California to document the closure of 70 state parks. thefirst70.com
