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The Blues Rolls On

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by: Elvin Bishop

September 02, 2008
I've been a blues fan for 30 years now and I'm always on the lookout for any band that plays fresh tunes and keeps the jams short and tight. A welcome record for anyone sick and tired of hearing the Chess songbook over and over and again.

Tight, soulful, and unique. Notables include the long forgotten Roy Milton gem "Keep a dollar in your pocket" and Junior Wells' "I found out." Elvin's next record should be more hidden gems like these. He's got to know tons of other songs like these Roy Milton and minor Junior Wells tunes just sitting around. T-bone Walker comes to mind...

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Mess of Blues

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: Jeff Healey

March 11, 2008
This CD was a total impulse buy for me--I had never even heard of Jeff Healey before. But I saw it in a separate display case in the store, it looked interesting, and I hadn't listened to any blues in a while, so I thought I'd give it a try. I am very glad I did. There's a lot of good ol' rollicking electric blues on this disc, including interesting interpretations of "Like a Hurricane" and "Shake Rattle and Roll," which I thoroughly enjoyed. Not every song is a winner, hence the 4 stars, but this is a solid electric blues disc, highly recommended. I've already ordered another Jeff Healey CD online.

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Live Through the 70's

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
starring: Johnny Winter
directed by: n/a

November 11, 2008
I've been a Johnny Winter fan for 35 years. There has been some great live releases that have come out over the years, but they have always been audio only. Video footage of Winter is rare. In Winter's case some of his best stuff is live. It is the only way to fully appreciate his full range of playing. From his scorching fast Texas blues/rock hybrid to his slower paced more Chicago style blues, his playing is some of the most impressive ever put down. This video captures all of that and more. The footage for the most part is amazing in its quality, considering the age. The sound is absolutely pristine too. I can't tell you how blown away I was from the opening sequence at the Gladsaxe Teen Club, Denmark 1970 till the very end. Winter's playing ... Read More:

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Attack and Release

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: The Black Keys

April 01, 2008
The Black Keys have ventured far from their break-out album The Big Come Up, and while some of the songs still rock, most of the album sounds over-produced. The gritty, wailing guitar sound that makes the The Black Keys so great seems to have taken a haitus. But, all that said, tracks 1 and 2 seems to be a step in the right direction, hopefully they'll see that for their next album.

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Fender Presents: Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar -- A Guide for Beginners

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
starring: Keith Wyatt

February 26, 2002
This DVD is fantastic! It's worth the price just for the looped backing tracks for practice. I like how I can practice major, minor, power or seventh chords over the backing tracks. It makes practicing chord transitions fun---like actually playing something---instead of a grind.

The teacher is first-rate. Yes, as previously noted, he's playing an electric guitar. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE LESSON. He injects just enough music theory quickly and concisely while showing the viewer where to put his/her fingers. Though I already knew most of the chords, I learned some preferable finger positioning for faster transitions. I've only done half of the lessons so far, but it has already been worth my money.

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Are You Experienced

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

April 22, 1997
Hello!
I think that the two previous reviewers should be crucified upside down.
They probably prefer Britney Spears!

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Brushfire Fairytales

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: Jack Johnson

January 29, 2002
The Jack's smooth voice and his music, simple and pleasant, can be addictive. In fact, I bought all the other Jack's albums after hear this vinyl. It's a very good album, it isn't pretentious and that is indeed what attracts. Everyone needs Jack after a hard work day.

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A Decade of Hits 1969-1979

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: The Allman Brothers Band

October 22, 1991
The Midnight Rider Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band, includes the songs "Ramblin Man" and "Melissa" The Allman Brothers have gotten into the 2008 Presidential race - Interestingly, In the 2008 Presidential Primary race, Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any Presidential Primary candidate in the history of America (hillaryclintonforum, The Denver Group)

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Legends of Jazz: Showcase [Blu-ray]

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
starring: Various Artists

October 24, 2006
And DSR Media never sent me a replacement, as they promised. Very disappointed with them, and Amazon, shipping defective units.

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Missundaztood

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Blues
by: Pink

November 20, 2001
"Missundaztood" is a good album by powerful singer Pink. Includes "Don't Let Me Get Me", "Respect" and "Eventually". Pink ("Stupid Girl") has become involved in the 2008 Presidential Race. Interestingly, in the 2008 Presidential Primary race, New York Senator Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any other Presidential Primary candidate in American history (hillaryclintonforum, the denver group)