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…
Author: Roots Rock Review
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…
History of the Blues, Part 2
History of the Blues, Part 2 In the second and final part of the series, we look at American blues as it fanned out into…
Stax Records
Stax Records This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records (originally named “Satellite Records” at its founding). Although this label had…
Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down by Vicky Emerson
Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down by Vicky Emerson Vicky Emerson has discovered a way to sound completely fresh while employing traditional styles. On…