Bibb, Eric – “Deeper in the Well” (Stony Plain) A
Campbell, Eddie C – “Spider-Eating Preacher” (Delmark) B+
Arnold, Mac’s Blues Revival—“Live at the Grey Eagle” (VizzTone) A
Boyes, Fiona “Blues for Hard Times” (VizzTone) B+
Blues fingerpickin whiz Boyes plays masterfully on old country blues, fingerpickin’ Piedmont styles and even a little barrelhouse blues, backed by some great guest players (Bob Margolin, Derek O’Brien, Jimi Bott, Kaz Kazanoff etc.). She is quite a guitar player and writes mostly originals. Vocals are okay—a cross between smooth and growly, but she shines on that guitar. Good for all mixes.
Bailey, Ray – “Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’ – (Tondef Records) B
Allchin, Jim – “Overclocked” (Sandy Key Music) B
Bonamassa, Joe & Beth Hart – “Don’t Explain” (J & R Adventures) A+
Bonneville, Ray – “Bad Man’s Blood” (Red House) A
Kane, Candye – “Sister Vagabond” (Delta Groove) B+
Hacker, Ron & The Hacksaws – “Filthy Animal” (WTB Publishing) B+