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    taoboy@cox.net

    music was always the balm that soothed - i used to fall asleep with the radio pinned to my ear at night and generally jocko and his blend of funky R&B and blues on the radio - and for whatever reason music along with horses were the constant threads in my life no matter the setting or where i was - 

    grew up in nyc but not in the bustling cityscape of tall buildings and running people, but buccolic staten island, on horseback -  was living on a commune in vermont when i was contacted to cook at woodstock - well that was sure a good cup of tea - lived in scotland and england as the 60s turned to the 70s - and then worked on a ranch in arizona which turned into working in the film industry - which turned into reviewing music when i called a company to check on a book i ordered and got into a discussion with the author about music in the early 90s - still love horses and music still do photos of both - 

     

     

     





    So happy to be home
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On January 27, 2019


    Spencer Bohren makin’ it home to you  Valve Records   Spencer Bohren presents us with ten songs, for our aural pleasure, to tickle our imaginations, and have them stir up the pot a bit, five of them  written by him.  […]


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    Old Can be as Good As New or Better Better Better
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On January 18, 2019


    Watermelon Slim The Church of The Blues Northern Blues   Watermelon Slim’s singular journey to the blues seems to be the diametric opposite of the great majority of most of those who came to/found the blues.  He was born in […]


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    In No Plan a Masterwork is unveiled
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On December 20, 2018


    The Wood Brothers One Drop of Truth Honey Jar Records       For a record that is up for Record of The Year in some circles, this disc has received very little notice.  These two brothers Chris and Oliver Wood […]


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    old is new and improved also new and larger than life
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On November 29, 2018


    Michot’s Melody Makers Blood Moon  Sinking City Records   Michot’s Melody Makers are basically a trio lead by Louis Michot, however he is always willing to add others to the mix, so right away you know he is fluid, flexible, […]


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    Subtly Stunning
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On October 31, 2018


    Cary Morin When I Rise Maple Street Music     Oct 26       This is  one of those under talked about singer/songwriters who deserves a listen for a wide variety of reasons.  However some of the reasons we may […]


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    Album Review
    Deep Swamp Blues
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On September 26, 2018


    Tony Joe White Bad Mouthin’ Yep Roc Records      This disc from the 75 year old northern Louisiana native reflects and releases his deep sun-baked voice and guitar that has more resonance than the Rocky Mountains and is deeper […]


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    Album Review
    The Soul Queen of Memphis
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On September 19, 2018


    Barbara Blue Fish in Dirty H2O Big Blue Records      Barbara Blue has the power in her voice to mimic a tornado touching down right outside your door; and she also has the feel to be the soft sheet […]


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    Album Review
    Here comes the Devil
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On August 27, 2018


    Bob Corritore & Friends Don’t Let The Devil Ride Vizztone Label Group      Bob Corritore, harmonica wizard, has assembled an absolutely top tier group of musicians to work on this dynamic array of songs he has gathered up for […]


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    Album Review
    Blues in a quiet relaxed state
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On August 10, 2018


    Ray Bonneville At King Electric Stonefly Records      Ray Bonneville’s new disc is filled with 11 of his arid yet luscious new original songs. It was released on September 7 and produced by Ray and longtime friend and cohort […]


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    Album Review
    A Change Covers New Territory
    taoboy@cox.net Posted On August 3, 2018


    Shemekia Copeland America’s Child Alligator Records      Shemekia Copeland put forth an effort this time that is both introductory and ground breaking, as she is stretching beyond the ground she has covered to include brand new dimensions and facets […]


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