Archive for Fresh From Reference Recordings – Page 2
Doin What It Takes named a “Pick to Click”
SiriusXM channel “B.B. King’s Bluesville” DJ Bill Wax has released his upcoming “Picks to Click” a little early, and take a look at who comes in at number thirteen: “Honeydrops Live” – California Honeydrops – Independent “Music Is Medicine” – Zac Harmon – Independent “Blood Red Blues” – Cee Cee James – FWG Records “Living The Dream” – Albert Castiglia – Blues Leaf “Every Kinda’ Blues” – Johnny Neal – Breakin’ Records “Blues On Solid…
Lloyd Jones “Doin What It Takes” Hits #3 in Oregon
The most recent Roots Radio Airplay Charts are out, and in the State of Oregon, Lloyd Jones, Doin’ What It Takes is #3 in all genres! Take a look: Listen to “Bend in the River” on RRradio: Purchase Doin’ What It Takes from ReferenceRecordings.com Today!
New Release – Lloyd Jones “Doin’ What It Takes”
New Fresh! ReleaseDoin’ What It TakesLloyd JonesFR-704 “…you know who’s really good is this guy named Lloyd Jones, also out of Portland; he writes great songs, blues and R&B…” —Robert Cray A gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and respected band leader, Lloyd Jones writes timeless music, steeped in a rich musical history learned, lived and loved over four decades. “This is not a work of science. It’s about attitude and joy that applies to all age…
Lloyd Jones Playing Portland
Lloyd Jones’ new release Doin’ What It Takes comes out next Tuesday, but if you’re in the Portland, Oregon area this weekend, you can get a pre-release treat! Friday, the Lloyd Jones Trio will be performing at Qyimby’s, and Saturday Lloyd Jones will be at O’Connor’s “Vault” in the historic Multnomah Village. Details below: Quimby’s www.quimbysat19th.comFriday, June 29th 8:30-11:30pm“This is a special night with the great Louis Pain on organ (You’ve heard him on Paul…
One Week Away…Doin What It Takes
We’re just one week away from the newest Fresh! From Reference Recordings release featuring bluesman Lloyd Jones Doin’ What It Takes! So to get you as excited as we are, here are some samples from ALL of the tracks on the album: Bend In The River I’ll Be Right on Down Without You Doin’ What It Takes I Can’t Stop Never Again Give A Little My Wife Can’t Cook Worried Life Blues Ruby Do Doin’…
New RR Radio Track – Lloyd Jones “Bend in the River”
New RR Radio track from Lloyd Jones’ new Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Doin’ What It Takes — Bend in the River: Doin’ What It Takes goes on sale July 3rd!
Looking forward to “Doin What it Takes” featuring Lloyd Jones
Oregon Music News talks with Lloyd Jones about his upcoming Fresh! From Reference Recordings Release (July 3rd) Doin’ What It Takes: This soulful new release from Pacific Northwest Blues legend LLOYD JONES and his band Lloyd Jones Struggle offers exciting originals by Lloyd Jones, which blend his guitar and vocals with B3 organ, piano, drums,percussion, bass, trumpet and saxophones! Look for Doin’ What It Takes July 3, 2012, which will coincide with Lloyd’s appearance at…
Doug MacLeod on WYCE & GRTV!
Doug MacLeod is featured in a wonderful, wonderful new video on Songs From the Second Floor in a collaboration between GRTV, WYCE, and The Rapidian! Watch as Doug explains and plays his Reference Recordings release’s title track Brand New Eyes! BRAND NEW EYES with Blues Master Doug MacLeod FR-703 MacLeod has been a beacon of unquestionably honest roots-music since the 1970s. On Brand New Eyes, he presents 11 original songs. He is the rare artist…
StereoTimes Reviews “Brand New Eyes”
Audiophile Magazine, The StereoTimes recently published their February edition of reviews titled “New Vocal Treasures” and just so happen to feature Fresh! From Reference Recordings artist Doug MacLeod and his release Brand New Eyes! From The StereoTimes: “And then there is the Master of Acoustic Blues, (the Gatekeeper to Reso-Phonic Guitar Heaven), Doug Macleod, on his latest recording from Reference Recordings’ Fresh Label, entitled Brand New Eyes [Fresh FR-703]… The pairing of Macleod with recording…
Doug MacLeod and Brand New Eyes Nominated For Blues Music Awards
Yesterday The Blues Foundation announced their 2012 Blues Music Awards Nominees, and it was a great day for RR and Doug MacLeod! Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Brand New Eyes featuring Doug MacLeod was nominated for the Award for Acoustic Album of the Year, and Doug MacLeod himself was nominated for the Acoustic Artist of the Year award! Nominations in Two Categories! If you are a Blues Foundation Member (or want to be), you can…
Sing Out! Reviews Brand New Eyes
Folk Music magazine Sing Out! published a glowing review of Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Brand New Eyes! We’ll give you a taste of these quotes and then link you to Sing Out!‘s website. From SingOut!: “When you close your eyes and listen to Doug MacLeod, it’s difficult to decide what you like best, his expressive guitar technique or his passionate approach to vocals. Both are exemplary and have been over the past 16 releases.…
New Doug MacLeod Video
Luckily we’ve been able to share all kinds of Doug MacLeod videos with you, but we wanted to add one more that we put together ourselves. We hope you enjoy it and that it gives a true taste of what you’ll get from this fantastic release! If you still don’t have a copy of Brand New Eyes, you can find it at http://referencerecordings.com!
Blues Revue Reviews Brand New Eyes
Blues Revue‘s Bill Wasserzieher has a great review of Fresh From Reference Recordings release “Brand New Eyes.” Since the review is not yet online to link too, we’ll quote it and just direct you to their site. “Anyone who has had the opportunity to see Doug MacLeod perform, listened to his dozen or so albums, or read any of the 72 columns he wrote for this magazine from 1999-2010 knows that he is a storyteller…
Doug MacLeod Takes Over New Zealand!
This past weekend, Doug MacLeod was a headliner during the Rotura Blues Festival in New Zealand. But he wasn’t only playing, he was also helping to pass the blues torch to the next generation. We’ve come across a lot of fun stuff from the festival and we’ll share some of it with you here. From the Hamilton Blues Society: “Saw Doug Macleod on Saturday night, what can I say, absolutely awesome, no words come close…
Doug MacLeod at the Doheny Blues Festival
Doug MacLeod was at the Doheny Blues Festival in California this past weekend, and he entertained quite the packed audience. The picture is from the Doheny Blues Festival Facebook Page. We wanted to share some video footage from it as well: Blues 411 also published a quick review of Doug’s Fresh From Reference Recordings release “Brand New Eyes” recently, so read along while listening/watching the video above. We think you’ll definitely agree with the sentiments.…