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ALBUM REVIEW Gerry Hundt Trio - One More For Me Label: Steady Groove Music Released: September 18, 2026 DR: TBD G erry Hundt is a total musical shape-shifter who’s been tearing up the Chicago and Midwest blues circuits for over twenty years. Most blues fans first caught wind of him back when he was the secret weapon in Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, touring hard and proving he could play pretty much anything with strings or keys—switching seamlessly between guitar, harmonica, bass, and Hammond organ. He’s got a massive respect for old-school acoustic styles and post-war electric grooves, which even scored him a couple of Blues Music Award nods for his crazy good mandolin playing. These days, he’s running things out of Northwest Indiana, putting out raw, unpolished roots music on his own terms under his Steady Groove Music label.  Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD and Digi...

Special Video The New Orleand Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band The Skip James was easily one of the most haunting, brilliant, and uniquely eerie figures in the entire history of the Delta blues. Born near Bentonia, Mississippi in 1902, he didn't sound like anyone else of his era. While other bluesmen were stomping their feet and playing driving rhythms, James was casting musical spells. He tuned his guitar to a moody, minor-key open D, picked the strings with a lightning-fast three-finger technique, and sang in a ghostly, high-pitched falsetto that could give you chills. In 1931, he recorded a handful of absolute masterpieces like "Devil Got My Woman" and "Hard Time Killing Floor Blues." But bad luck struck hard: the Great Depression hit right as his records dropped, sales tanked, and a frustrated James walked away from music entirely. For the next 30 years, he lived a completely quiet life, working in lumber camps, doing some bo...

ALBUM REVIEW Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band - What's Next? Label: RussAnixter.com Released: August 7, 2026 DR: TBD R uss Anixter's Hippie Big Band isn't your standard, straight-laced jazz ensemble. It’s an unconventional, hard-grooving 11-piece New York collective that takes the wild, improvisational freedom of late-1960s counterculture rock and smashes it together with the sophisticated horn charts of large-ensemble jazz. Formed in 2019, the band treats classic tracks from the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Little Feat, and Miles Davis like raw canvases—stretching them out with massive horn arrangements, unexpected rhythmic shifts, and plenty of room for heavy jamming. The group keeps a tight, dedicated lineup of killer musicians who are regulars in New York’s elite studio, Broadway, and jazz circles. The whole project is the brainchild of veteran arranger, orchestrator, and trombonist Russ Anixter. Russ grew up ...

ALBUM REVIEW Jeremy Green - In Motion Label: Independent Released: July 17, 2026 DR: TBD J eremy Green is a super talented contemporary guitarist and songwriter who has been making waves in the modern jazz fusion and rock scenes. Known for his clean technique, soulful melodies, and killer solos, he has a knack for blending complex instrumental setups with a smooth, groove-heavy vibe. Over the years, he has really grown as a bandleader, moving from straightforward jazz-rock jams into massive, layered studio projects. His overall style is all about great tone and sharp production, making him a standout independent artist for anyone who loves great guitar playing. His new release is a massive showcase for his personal growth as both a player and a musical director. On this project, he takes the lead as the main composer, arranger, and producer while guiding an absolute powerhouse lineup of guest musicians. Rather than letting the ...