New Blues 11-5-25
By Jack Roy
Kelli Baker – Granite – Gulf Coast Records – Great CD from an amazing singer, Kelli has an incredible voice. Bluesy Rock with band of musicians that definitely know their trade including Kelli Baker on Vocals, Guest Thomas Will Baker on Vocals, Noe’ Socha on Guitar and Harmonica, Tom Curiano on Drums, PJ LaMariana on Bass and Derek Dupuis on Keys.
Hudspeth & Taylor – Kimuziki Live in Des Moines – Hudtone Records – Great Blues Duo of Jaisson Taylor on vocals and Brandon Hudspeth on Guitar and Background Vocals. These guys are the real deal, nice acoustic/electric duo.
Mike Bourne Band – Kansas City O’clock – Overtone Music – Nice big band feeling band, super talented with Mike Bourne leading with Guitar and Vocals. Many recognizable names in band including Bryan Herrman and Stephen Dougherty on Drums, Johnny Burgin on Guitar, Jim Beisman on Keys, Dougan Smith, Dan Star, Mister BT and Austin Barry on Horns and Patrick Rcob on Bass. Lots more guests artists included on the CD.
Earl Thomas – Live In London – Self Produced – Great live album with Gospel star Earl Thomas, but this is old time Gospel with lots of great Blues tones through out. Self Produced album so not much listed as far as the band members.
The BC Combo – Glass Half Full – Momojo Records – World Class Band with another incredible female voice, Bev Conklin. Core Band includes Wayne Smith on Guitar, Joe Mack on Lead Guitar, Glenn Spadone on Drums, and Mitch Shelly on Bass.
