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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Mitch Woods - A Night In New Orleans

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Mitch Woods has spent over forty years keeping the absolute best styles of American roots music alive and kicking. Originally from Brooklyn, he eventually headed out west and carved out a legendary reputation for blasting high-energy jump blues , stride piano, and infectious boogie-woogie. Whether he is ripping up the keys backed by his full band or holding down the stage entirely on his own, his style is all about raw groove and good times. Deeply influenced by icons like Fats Domino and Professor Longhair , Mitch infuses that authentic, piano-pounding rhythm and blues spirit into everything he touches, turning every single performance into an absolute celebration. 🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   Mitch Woods · A Night in New Orleans (Live) Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD Format 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. The Deep Dive Mitch Woods plays li...

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Lance and Lea - Blues For Breakfast

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Lance and Lea are Nashville's ultimate case of an unlikely duo whose wildly different roots give their music its raw, unfiltered edge. LeAnna Kaufman grew up in a strict Amish household in Colorado, finding her voice in quiet country churches, while Lance Kotara spent years slugging it out in the gritty, smoke-filled clubs of the Texas rock circuit . When they finally crossed paths in Music City, that clash of styles sparked a blazing creative chemistry. They didn’t take the easy road; instead, they hit the pavement, racking up over 100,000 grueling road miles and dropping fan-funded records completely on their own terms—even snagging " New Artist of the Year " at the iHeart Radio Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards along the way. With their 2026 EP, Blues For Breakfast , they strip away the Nashville polish to deliver a gritty, front-porch masterpiece, letting Lance’s blistering Texas blues riffs collide head-on with Lea's powerhouse harmonies.   🎵 LISTEN ...

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Rubin - 5 Minutes of Passion

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Austin harmonica player and songwriter Michael Rubin loves to subvert expectations. He pairs a serious musical pedigree—including playing in Broadway pits and backing up blues legends—with a droll, laugh-out-loud sense of humor. Think top-tier musicianship meets witty, relatable storytelling. On his latest album, 5 Minutes of Passion , Rubin lets his roaring chromatic harmonica take center stage, proving you can deliver serious chops without taking yourself too seriously.   🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   The Deep Dive Opening with Dirty Words , a New Orleans rag style track features Michael Rubin on vocal with excellent instrumental backing by Guy Forsyth on banjo, Patrick Harwell on trumpet and trombone, Michael Archer on bass, Jason Corbiere on drums and Paulo Santos on sax and clarinet. Cool opener.  Big If is a dark, sweaty, old school night club rhumba with heavy accents by Archer and Corbiere, guitars by Josh Fulero , Cesar Crespo and Matt Smith  and ...