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WATCH YOU WHEN YOU GO
Roomful of Blues

A genuine blues institution, Roomful of Blues have been touring and recording seemingly forever. Formed more than 30 years ago, the band has been home to the likes of Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl, and has backed a kaleidoscope of big-name performers with their horn-laden attack and jump-blues swagger. Their new record, Watch You When You Go, on the heels of last year's excellent The Blues'll Make You Happy, Too, is yet another example of the strong songwriting and rollicking power that typify their work. The ever-changing lineup provided fresh sounds for the band, and this new collection captures every house-burning, string-bending moment in 10 hot tracks.

TELL THE TRUTH!
Lee Roy Parnell

Lee Roy Parnell has got Texas twang and southern soul guitar to burn. The veteran session man and songwriter is joined on his new album by Keb' Mo' and Delbert McClinton.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
Dave Hole

Dave Hole is Australia's--and possibly the world's--slide guitar master. His giant, volume-ridden, blues-rock sound comes from his unique playing technique, which he adopted in order to compensate for a finger injury. By placing his fingers over the top of the neck, Hole extracts cascades of blurry chords and meaty riffs from his six-string, while displaying a thoughtful touch that transcends mere showmanship. On his latest, Outside Looking In, Hole finds the poignant heart of blues music while still providing the sonic thrill ride his fans expect.

AVALON BLUES:
Tribute to the Music of Mississippi John Hurt Harper, et al

The exquisite country-blues and finger-picked guitar bliss that Mississippi John Hurt doled out in his 73 years of life has influenced and charmed entire generations of roots music lovers. Avalon Blues, a tribute album devoted to Hurt's music featuring Chris Smither, Steve Earle, Dave Alvin, and Taj Mahal, is a vital and compelling testimonial to that fact. Tapping into the old master's timeless melodies and dignified disposition, this varied cast of performers succeeds by showing that Hurt's music was both essential and utterly universal.

HERE & NOW
Ike Turner

Proving that he's still got the indefinable swagger that has made him one of rock, soul, and blues music's more notorious figures, Ike Turner belts out convincing 12-bar blues on Here and Now. Leading off with the signature song "Tore Up," Turner and his Kings of Rhythm pour it on throughout, blowing through a set of contemporary blues like the grizzled veterans they are.

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