Reading Blues Fest
The 3rd annual Reading Blues Fest, a three day celebration of blues music in Reading, Pennsylvania, will be held during the weekend of November 22-24, […]
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Meeting My Shadow by Vanessa Collier
Buy Meeting My Shadow Combining dynamic, passionate and entertaining live performances with an authentic blending of R&B. soul, blues and Gospel, Vanessa Collier is fast […]
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Buy Lady Soul Entering 1968 Aretha Franklin was on the verge of pop superstardom following a string of hits throughout 1967. The January 1968 release […]
The Times, They Were a Changin’
Buy The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan Buy The Times They are a Changin’ “The songs are there. They exist all by themselves just waiting for someone […]
Dr. John’s Gumbo
Buy Dr. John’s Gumbo In 1972, Dr. John released his iconic tribute to New Orleans music, Dr. John’s Gumbo. This fifth album by this artist […]
Tracy Chapman
Buy Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman’s self-titled 1988 debut album was an immediate and huge critical and commercial success. In fact, this acoustic-based record of original […]
Female Artists Headline the 2018 Briggs Farm Lineup
On July 5-8, 2018, the 21st Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival will take place in Nescopeck, PA and will feature a total of 22 live […]
Spring 2018 Select Seven
Spring 2018 Select Seven Roots Rock Review’s brief look at seven new releases, featuring Alpha Mule, Charles Bonnett III, Eric Gales, Professor Louie & the […]
Fire Dancer by Beau + Luci
From Southern Georgia comes the duo Beau + Luci who pleasantly blend modern country and Gospel with pop elements to forge their distinctive sound. They […]