For more than 16 years, Wil has been reviewing and photographing blues concerts and festivals at home and abroad for his own website: www.bluesbreeker.nl. Armed with a pen, writing pad and camera you come across him at Moulin Blues; Blues Rock Tiles; Southern Blues Night; Blues Alive in Cuijk and Boxmeer, Blues Peer; Keeping The Blues Alive in Vlierden, Hookrock; Danger shop, etc.
Wil started at 3ML as a host and then as a presenter of it well-known blues program Triple-R-Blues where he has learned a lot. Now it's time for his own program.
As of June 30, 2015, Wil has his own program within 3ML and compiles a weekly program based on the... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
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Kat Danser Album: Goin' Gone Label: Black Hen Genre(s): Acoustic Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 14, 2018
Review
Tenor-ranged vocalist Kat Danser spells this mostly warm-hearted, good-timey set with a tantalizingly moody, minor-keyed affair, “Kansas City Blues”, the sadly charming “My Town” and the deliberately disturbing “Light The Flame”. Understated, primarily acoustic backup is top-notch throughout.
Josh Smith Album: Burn To Grow Label: VizzTone Genre(s): Blues Rock Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 10, 2018
Review
Guitarslinger-par-excellence Josh Smith frames his fretboard dazzle and taut, urgent vocals in a succession of markedly vital-sounding originals, seasoned with a sprinkling of “just-right” production touches. He takes on the high-risk gamble of a slow-tempo leadoff track, “Half Blues”; a brawny horn chart providing ideal propulsion. The mellow mood of “Through The Night” recalls Boz Scaggs’ ‘70’s heyday. Other standouts include “Watching You Go”, “Let Me Take Care Of You” and a scorcher of a blues ballad- “What We Need”.
Rachelle Coba Album: Blink Label: American Showplace Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 7, 2018
Review
Rachelle Coba mostly maintains a steady, highly soulful simmer throughout this tough small-group set, bolstering her robust vocals with a notch-above lyrical knack. The leadoff rocker, “High And Dry” gives way to the smart, steamy “Dance These Blues Away”. “You Stole My Heart” rates as one of this year’s strongest soul ballads. Soundin’ good as well are “Good Ole Heartbreak” and “Bad Reputation”.
Jordie Lane Album: GLASSELLLAND Label: Blood Thinner Genre(s): Folk Rock Posted By: Duane Verh
Sep 29, 2018
Review
As one takes in these tracks, one might begin to wonder whether Jordie Lane is channeling Harry Nilsson. The words and sentiments are his own but the LA-based singer/songwriter’s vocal range and delivery, melodic instincts and even the occasional production antic bear a strong and quite appealing resemblance to that of the late, occasionally quirky pop master. That said, Mr. Lane is a formidable scene-setter all on his own as demonstrated with the deadpan posture of "Better Not Go Outside" and the enchanting “Black Diamond”. “Out Of State” and “America, Won’t You Make My Dreams Come True?” stand out as well. Airplay worthiness abounds on a best-of-the-year candidate.
The Jellyman's Daughter Album: Dead Reckoning Label: Boat Duck Genre(s): Folk RockContemporary Folk Posted By: Joe Ross
Sep 25, 2018
Review
After meeting in 2011, Edinburgh-based duo The Jellyman’s Daughter released their debut album in late 2014. Emily Kelly (vocals/mandolin/guitar) and Graham Coe (vocals/cello/mandolin) now offer us “Dead Reckoning,” with poignant originals that will help folks navigate life. Not just another indie-folk duo, The Jellyman’s Daughter incorporates highland tradition and contemporary sensibilities into their highly arranged music. Guests on fiddle, banjo and bass, along with string orchestration on several tracks, provide the dynamics that make for an evocative musical journey.
Sep 25, 2018 -
Fitzsimon and Brogan have leaked two tracks featuring Mick "Woody" Woodmansey on drums. He is the last living member of Ziggy... Read Full Article
Sep 17, 2018 -
Across The Board - "Live In Studio" EP Now Available
The Toronto-based pop-rock band will release three new "Live Off The... Read Full Article
