Reflections in Blue Blog Reviews “Taylor Made Blues”

Reflections in Blue Blog Reviews "Taylor Made Blues"

Every time I get another recording to review I find myself questioning…just what is the blues and, what makes one tune a blues song while the next falls short? Then I have the newest release from Mick Kolassa come through my mail slot. Mick is on the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation. That […]

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Taylor Made Blues – NOW AVAILABLE

Taylor Made Blues - NOW AVAILABLE

Like my previous blues albums, Jeff Jensen produced Taylor Made Blues and sweat blood while coordinating the work. Also like my previous work, all the proceeds for the sales of this record will go to the Blues Foundation. This new record has even more variety than the previous ones. I called it Taylor Made Blues because living […]

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The Blues Journey of Mick Kolassa

The Blues Journey of Mick Kolassa

Interview by Barry Kerzner American Blues Scene Mick Kolassa has been on a journey all his life. While he enjoys all genres of music, blues is where his heart lies. There are those who speak of taking care of musicians, and “keeping the blues alive,” and there are people that actually DO everything in their […]

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BlogCritics – CD Review

BlogCritics - CD Review

Mick Kolassa and a host of talented friends have created a perfect contemporary blues record. . .Mick Kolassa has a voice that was made for the blues. On Ghosts of the Riverside Hotel, it is easy to imagine those spirits of the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale laughing and singing along, nodding in approval and appreciation […]

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Reflections In Blue – CD Review

Reflections In Blue - CD Review

Mick Kolassa could work up an arrangement and sing the phone book (from a small Mississippi town), and make it i hit. This cat has a certain charisma. His reworking of Hank Williams’ “Ramblin’ Man” is a classic example. Backed by a solid band consisting of Jeff Jensen on lead guitar […]

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