DJ for The Blues Alley Show
OCEAN SHORES, Washington, United States
I started collecting music in 1962, at the age of 10. In 1973 I went to work at Budget Tapes and Records in Burien , Wa. I started as a clerk, in 6 months I was promoted to Mgr. In 1975 I became a multiple location mgr. In 1977 I became the Western Region Operations Manager over seeing 100+ stores in 10 states for the corporate office. In 1978 I added Blues buyer to my duties.
In 1983 I left the Record business and began a 12 year run in the HiFi store management... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Out Pop Options / Any Questions?
Album Info: Out Pop Options / Any Questions?
Delay Tactics Album: Out Pop Options / Any Questions? Label: Multiphase Genre(s): Trance Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Sep 14, 2024
Review
In the early 1980s a then new band called Delay Tactics emerged from the area of St. Louis, Missouri. The two Delay Tactics vinyl LP’s released made a sizable impact on music fans, yet, by the close of the ‘80s Delay Tactics had become a fond memory, no doubt another promising band of musical prodigies that were overran like many other great musical imprints of the era by the sheer onslaught of compact disc reissues that began swamping the music world by 1985.
In that early to mid 1980s era Delay Tactics lived, worked and exited only to be reborn 40 years later. The early Delay Tactics lineup featured on their 1982 debut Out-Pop Options featured guitarists Carl Weingarten and Reed Nesbit and Walter Whitney with David Udell replacing Reed on the second Delay Tactics album, 1984’s Any Questions? A tribute to their still evolving musical directions, the Weingarten,
Duke Robillard Album: Roll With Me Label: Stony Plain Genre(s): Classic BluesBlues Posted By: Duane Verh
Sep 8, 2024
Review
The good vibes emanating from these early 2000’s recordings seem to spill over the edges as the venerable guitarist/vocalist and cronies lay down groove after solid groove. High-spirited “blow” choruses arrive in abundance courtesy of players including saxophonist Doug James, pianist Matt McCabe, trombonist Pam Murray and, of course, Mr. Robillard. Ballads are a particular treat- Joe Turner’s “I Know You Love Me” and the leader’s own “Just Kiss Me” and “My Plea”. Good stuff!
Steven Halpern Album: Deep Theta Vol. 2 (432 Hz) Label: Inner Peace Genre(s): New Age Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Sep 6, 2024
Review
At the forefront of the sound healing genre he pioneered 50 years ago, Steven Halpern enhances his legacy with the 2024 album release of Deep Theta Vol. 2 (432 Hz). The 13-track, 71 minute album is the first to combine the timeless traditions of ancient Japanese shakuhachi and Indian bansuri flutes with the iconic Rhodes electric piano and cosmic synths.
What also makes it unique is that the entire album is tuned to 432 Hz, rather than standard concert pitch of A=440 Hz. This concept is now trending beyond the sound healing genre. 432 Hz is a harmonic of the fundamental frequency of the Earth’s electro-magnetic field, known as the Schumann resonance, and is said to be more ‘in tune’ with our individual electro-magnetic energy field (aura) and increases the benefits received by the listener.
For thousands of years, humans from a wide range of
Tim Solook Album: Changed Lives Label: Sol Time Genre(s): Fusion Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Sep 6, 2024
Review
During the global pandemic of 2020, Texas-based drummer and composer Tim Solook released his fourth album Delete Event. That album presented a fine continuation of Tim’s jazzy, instrumental fusion sound and featured a range of musicians that helped him bring that album to completion.
Now, in 2024 Tim Solook is back with his fifth solo album Changed Lives. Featuring a fresh set of Solook originals, the 10-track, 43-minute album spotlights several of the same musicians featured on Delete Event including electric guitarist Paul Chester. Inspired by the life-changing events of the past four years, including the pandemic and war in Europe, Changed Lives sounds equally positive and inspiring.
Three of the Changed Lives tracks, “Rhythm Suite #1”, “Rhythm Suite #2” and “Rhythm Suite #3” are short
Vaneese Thomas Album: Stories In Blue Label: Overton Genre(s): Soul BluesContemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Sep 2, 2024
Review
More of the same works just fine when drawing from the creative pen- and the phenomenal voice- of an artist such as Vaneese Thomas. This daughter of Memphis music royalty once again earns her own way onto a high tier in the soul universe with a short-but-sweet set list of varied, ear-grabbing co-writes, delivered reliably with the convincing feel and intensity of Ms. Thomas’s vocals. The simmering shuffle “When You Were My Man”, the old-school soul ballad “Wandering” and the moody, minor-keyed blues “The Last Thing On My Mind” are standouts on a set calculated to leave the listener wanting more.
Sep 12, 2024 -
Indiana based Singer Songwriter Abbie Thomas to release eagerly awaited second album Sept 27
The candid creative spark behind Abbie... Read Full Article
Jul 31, 2024 -
FOLK MUSICIANS CATHY FINK, MARCY MARXER, AND
CHAO TIAN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM,
FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA
THE GLOBAL MUSIC PROJECT... Read Full Article
Jun 12, 2024 -
Embark on a musical journey across Africa that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the continent with Putumayo's African... Read Full Article
Jun 3, 2024 -
Few musical compositions have so successfully tapped into that elusive formula of the enduring human spirit that is the recipe for timeless... Read Full Article
May 21, 2024 -
Released in mid-2024, It’s Worth It is the second solo album by Delay Tactics guitarist and keyboard player David Udell. It’s Worth It... Read Full Article
Mar 15, 2024 -
CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) maintains a rich history of classic country and bluegrass albums and is honoring several of these legacy... Read Full Article
Jan 31, 2024 -
Ashé Records is proud to announce the release of A Better Way, an album of uncommon beauty and depth written by Portland-based... Read Full Article
