Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman 1988 Debut Tracy Chapman’s self-titled 1988 debut album was an immediate and huge critical and commercial success. In fact, this acoustic-based record of…
Author: Roots Rock Review
Please Please Me by The Beatles
Please Please Me by The Beatles When you consider the incredible body of recorded work The Beatles would release over the next seven years of…
Meeting My Shadow by Vanessa Collier
Meeting My Shadow by Vanessa Collier Combining dynamic, passionate and entertaining live performances with an authentic blending of R&B. soul, blues and Gospel, Vanessa Collier…
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Forging a unique mixture of rhythmic guitar music with Gospel-influenced lyrics, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a performer who shaped the yet-to-be coming…
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin Entering 1968 Aretha Franklin was on the verge of pop superstardom following a string of hits throughout 1967. The January…
Fire Dancer by Beau + Luci
Fire Dancer by Beau + Luci From Southern Georgia comes the duo Beau + Luci who pleasantly blend modern country and Gospel with pop elements…
Dr. John’s Gumbo
Dr. John’s Gumbo 45 years ago Dr. John released his iconic tribute to New Orleans music, Dr. John’s Gumbo. This fifth album by this artist…
Autumn 2017 Select Seven
Autumn 2017 Select Seven Roots Rock Review’s brief look at seven new releases, featuring roots rock review, select seven, Autumn 2017, Kari Arnett, Pokey Lafarge,…
My Side by The Electric Rag Band
My Side by The Electric Rag Band The Electric Rag Band is a father/son duo which incorporates many roots genres – rockabilly, blues, folk, bluegrass…