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Billy F. Gibbons has released his first ever solo album outside of the ZZ Top band, and it is Perfectamundo. Gibbons got his interest in Afro-Cuban music from his father, and has al- ways wanted to explore those rhythms. He does so in style on his new record, blending the Cuban beats with his one of a kind guitar tone, killer leads and gritty rhythms, and of course that unmissableable Billy Gibbons vocal. All I can say is “turn it up!” This is Gib- bons like you’ve never heard him before- fa- miliar, yet completely different. A good ‘un...Buster Cousins is back with a red hot new release called Swampland (Woodstock). Lead by the duo of Florida musician Timmy Kelliher and Commander Cody guitarist Mark Emerick, along with quite a list of additional musicians, Buster Cousins dishes up a gumbo of Southern rock, blues, and swamp rock that can’t be beat. Combining original tunes and covers, Buster Cousins delivers a fun, rocking, ten-song album. By the way- anyone curious about the band name? Well, Emerick and Kelliher are cousins! Buster was Mark’s sweet canine friend for many years who went to doggie Heaven a few years ago. Speaking of Emerick, this is one talented guy. He hails from Massachusets, and has the accent to prove it. Mark has played lead guitar in the Commander Cody Band for many years now, but he has another side as well. He’s the finest Southern rock guitarist from up north ever, having performed with The Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, Dickey Betts and Tommy Crain, to name a few. His equally talented Florida cousin Tim Kelliher sports quite a resume as well. Get to know ‘em. Google ‘em. Buy their music. Tell ‘em Buffalo sent ya. Lyman Ellerman has a hot new record out called Something Better, and it truly lives up to its name.Ellerman is a born songwriter,
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and what’s so cool about him is that he re- fuses to be boxed into a category. His songs run the gamut from Americana to country to some Southern rock influences. Great lyrics are coupled with sing-along melodies to cre- ate one of the finest indie albums of the year. “Heaven Knows” is like Tom Petty meets The Byrds with a country infusion. Seriously, every song is a treat. “Rivertown” has a dis- tinct Drive By Truckers feel, which I also love. The title track, “Something Better,” is remi- niscent of Grayson Capps. That type of bril- liant story song. Ten tracks that will make you long for ten more. Truly a special album. Not to be
missed....Savoy Brown is back with a high-intensity blues rocking album called The Devil to Pay (Ruf Records). With the fiery guitar and vocals of original band member Kim Simmonds, this one ranks among the finest albums of Savoy Brown’s 5o years as a band. Yes, fifty years. Kim is a truly gifted writer and a smoking guitarist, as evident on songs like “Bad Weather Brewing,” “Snakin’,” “Whiskey Headed Baby,” and the title track, “The Devil to Pay.” These are some blues you can use, fellow babies! Go with Brown, they’ll never let you down!
...The Beat Daddys are the bomb. This Alabama based blues band, lead by guitarist/singer Larry Grisham con- sistently issues fantastic albums, filled head to toe with rocking blues, smoking guitar, power-soaked blues harp, and a skin tight rhythm section. The first studio release in over 20 years by The Beat Daddys featuring both Larry Grisham and Tommy Stillwell to- gether, Hoodoo That We Doo features eleven original songs, six written by Tommy & Larry together, two written by Tommy, one written by Larry, one written by Mississippi song- writer A.D. Prestage of Malaco Records fame and one written by Muscle Shoals, AL song- writer Maxwell Russell. The set covers a
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