DJ for The Sunday Night Blues Room
Gladstone, Oregon, United States
Pringle was born a poor sharecroppers son in North Portland back in the sixties. St Johns was his playground. Pringle’s dad began his “traveling salesman blues” tour starting in ’72. Pringle, at a young age, quickly became privy to the suburbs of towns such as Seattle, San Francisco and Chicago. He returned home in 82 only to find that the Jantzen Beach rollercoaster had been torn down. This was hard on the then 19 year old. He also noticed that within every city he lived, rock radio existed. Particularly with Steve Dahl and the Coho Breakfast Club in Chicago in the late 70’s. No, he did not attend Disco... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Electric Love
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Angel Forrest Album: Electric Love Label: Ad Litteram Genre(s): Blues Rock Posted By: Duane Verh
May 20, 2018
Review
Perennial blues award winner Angel Forrest’s powerful pipes are but half of the story. Her habit of dialing things down to a whisper then back to full force weaves a most seductive spell through this delightful two-disc “live” set. Joplin comparisons are inevitable and Ms. Forrest doesn’t duck the issue, delivering solidly on classics such as “Me and Bobby McGee”, ‘Piece Of My Heart” and “Turtle Blues”. Other tracks of note include “All The Way” and “Mother Tongue Blues”.
The Lied To's Album: The Lesser of Two Evils Label: Hollow Body Genre(s): Americana Country Posted By: Duane Verh
May 20, 2018
Review
If some tracks on their disc are indicators, the New England duo The Lied To’s may risk an interruption to their performing ambitions with full-time songwriting careers. Falling on the right ears, the title track here could easily score cover consideration and each of the pair display a further knack with the lyric pen on tracks such as “Millionaire” and “Windtalker”. Harmonies are sweet and instrumental backup is solid.
Kerri Powers Album: Starseeds Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Roots Rock Posted By: Duane Verh
May 13, 2018
Review
The precocious nature of the leadoff track on Starseeds, “Peeping Tom”, appealing as it is, barely prepares one for the emotional clout and fire Kerri Powers brings to the readings of the ballads and bluesy fare that follow. Standouts include “Somewhere On The Vine”, “Polly” and “Mine The River”.
Coco O’Connor Album: This Ol’ War Label: Satarah Genre(s): Americana Country Posted By: Joe Ross
May 7, 2018
Review
Since her debut album “Turquoise” in 2016, Coco O’Connor did some reflection and soul-searching in the “glorious bigness” of the arid Southwest. Returning to Nashville, she’s teamed with producer Parker Cason to give us some clever, tuneful country songs with bluesy and rock colors. Both O’Connor and Cason consider themselves as “music industry outsiders,” and this works in their favor for freedom in approach and creativity. “Daddy’s Arms” is a loving tribute, while songs like “Abilene” and “The Devil, A Wounded Man & Me” are straight-ahead lyrical jaunts. “This Ol’ War” and “South of Santa Fe” are rhythmic and balladic. “Crenshaw County” is an ode to “a simple man, with a simple life” who finds his job in a shoe factory exported
Memphis Minnie Album: Killer Diller Blues Label: Wolf Genre(s): Classic Blues Posted By: Joe Ross
May 7, 2018
Review
During Memphis Minnie’s long career spanning about five decades, the prolific blueswoman built a solid reputation full of critical acclaim and unqualified respect. Born in 1897 in Louisiana, she ran away from home and spent most of her teen years playing on street corners in Memphis. She had southern roots and popularity but also established herself as a Chicago blues musician. Big Bill Broonzy once called her the best woman guitarist he’d ever heard. She recorded for Columbia, Vocalion, Bluebird, Okeh, Regal, Checker, and JOB. Minnie’s earliest recordings (between 1929-34) were with first husband Kansas Joe McCoy. “Bumble Bee” opens the project, but several of her classics from this period aren’t included on this album that claims to be “her 24 best songs.” For example, it would’ve been nice to include her original version of
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Originally from Mexico, Forest Robots AKA Fran Dominguez is a talented LA-based music composer who has honed his craft over several... Read Full Article
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