The Blues Music history in St. Louis runs deep & rich,
and continues to be a vibrant and integral part of this city’s cultural identity.

To celebrate that….

enjoy these cd reviews!

by Michael higgins

MORE FROM MICHAEL

Bonn’s songwriting is strong, earning deep respect. So much respect in fact, it seems half of St. Louis’ blues talent came out to play with him…..continued here!

He’s an old-school bluesman, having performed as a vocalist, harmonica player and drummer over the years…..continued here!

The most moving cover is “Georgia”, a Hoagy Carmichael ballad that Ray Charles lifted straight to heaven……..continued here!

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This studio recording – Cut The Body Loose – captures all the vibrant energy and feel of this band musical style……continued here!

Live At Off Broadway is Brian Curran’s 3rd CD release, and it’s a keeper…..continued here!

w The Sliders! Everything here is 1st class: musicianship, singing, production, artwork, and especially the songs…….continued here!

The album has an enjoyable, warm feel to it, and it sounds as if the musicians had a fun time making this disc…….continued here!

‘Shine’ features plenty of Melissa’s tough, passionate fretwork and solid singing, as well as her well-seasoned band….continued here!

You get cool guitars, different keyboard sounds, lots of percussion, horns, female backing vocals, etc…what more can you ask for…….continued here!