James Morrison: Awakening
James Morrison: Awakening Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins Awakening has soul seeping from every note on this album. I never considered myself a huge fan of Stevie Wonder or old school, seventies style rhythm and blues, but because soul never gets old and James does such a beautiful job of putting his heart out there [...]
Ida Jo: Singer in a Band
Ida Jo: Singer in a Band Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (picture courtesy of www.idajoandtheshow.com) It’s easy to look at the cover of this album, see the title Singer in a Band, and think you have this artist figured out without even listening. But if you do that, then you’re doing yourself a disservice. This [...]
Ted Hovis: Let It Shine
Ted Hovis: Let It Shine Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (picture courtesy of www.myspace.com/tedhovis) Ted’s voice is a beautiful instrument; an engaging one. And fortunately for him, it also sets him apart. It was difficult for me to place a comparison; he’s that unique without being weird. The focal point for me is often the [...]
Treasa Levasseur: Low Fidelity
Treasa Levasseur: Low Fidelity Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (picture courtesy of www.treasalevasseur.com photocredit:Mark Peter Drolet) Treasa Levasseur’s Low Fidelity is really good. I know that sounds so simple, but that’s the thing; that simple realization that an album is well done usually comes with time for me. Not so with this cd. Her vocals [...]
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