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Concert Review: Beth Hart at Wilbur Theatre

March 12, 2022
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Blues singer Beth Hart wields the hammer of the gods with easy finesse but also deep emotion.

Blues Album Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s “662” — A Mature Triumph

July 28, 2021
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662 will appeal to hard-core blues fans along with those who want more of a hyphenated blues sound, be it blues-rock, blues-funk or blues-pop.

Rock Album Review: Van Morrison’s Latest — A Boatload of Rockers and Bellyaching

May 10, 2021
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Prickly and polemical tunes are surrounded by some of the most enjoyable music Van Morrison has made in years.

Concert Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram — A Rising Star, For Real

March 6, 2020
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At 21, “Kingfish” Ingram is being heralded as the blues’ brightest new star. And at his first headlining gig in Boston he earned the title.

Blues Album Review: Jimmy “Duck” Holmes’ “Cypress Grove” — Old Fuses With New

October 11, 2019
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In Cypress Grove, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes’ deep Bentonia guitar remains pure and present, while his vocals, which have never sounded better, are solid and vibrant throughout.

CD Review: “Down Home Blues: Detroit” — A Matter of Gratitude

November 23, 2016
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Collectors and serious blues fans will want to own this invaluable set.

Music Interview: Digging into “Porcupine Meat” with Bobby Rush

October 10, 2016
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Singer Bobby Rush is not just a world-class entertainer, but also one of the last masters of traditional blues.

Book Review and Appreciation: Murray Talks Music, and So Much More — the Legacy and Lessons of Albert Murray

May 2, 2016
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Murray Talks Music shows how brilliant Albert Murray could be even when he didn’t have time to polish his prose.

Music Review: Bluesman Buddy Guy at 79—Born to Play the Blues

November 7, 2015
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Today, Buddy Guy’s vocals are as fresh and project as strongly as on any of his classic recordings.

Fuse Blues CD Review: Blues Spirit Catcher—Ironing Board Sam Beats the Odds Again

October 21, 2015
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Blues feeling remains as unpredictable as ever. Who would have guessed that its strongest incarnation this year so far would be Ironing Board Sam’s Super Spirit?

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