Articles and Interviews
New Album ‘Honest’ by Mike Musick - While a lot of artists write and perform songs that preach about making positive changes on a global level, singer-songwriter Mike Musick 's anthemic debut single ‘America’ from his new solo album ‘Honest,’ has been a powerful launching pad for his overall mission to help alleviate the growing global water crisis. Read more about Mike Musick.

Greg Medoro – Former Upstate New York Singer/Songwriter emerges after years of self imposed silence, recoding his emotionally compelling debut titled ’14 Sunset Way’. Read more about Greg Medoro.

Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys - There’s no frills attached when it comes to this hard driving blues explosion from Southern California. They reek with the pure essence of blues – deep and low down, raw and dirty, full throttle energy – and all with no shame. They serve up the kind of blues that will tempt and seduce you, rip your shoes off your feet, and then send ya home crying to your Mama! Read more about Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys.

Christina Linhardt - Los Angeles based Operatic Pop Singer, Actress, Dancer and Producer – Dares us to Beware the Enchantment of the ‘Voodoo Princess’ as she conveys the Joy of her Mystical Caribbean Journey. Read more about Christina Linhardt.

Genuine Sun – With an explosive emergence into the national rock scene, Genuine Sun, a melodic rock powerhouse, has reached the Top 30 on the FMQB AC40 Chart, rising just behind Lifehouse, Matchbox Twenty, John Mayer and Colbie Caillat, with “Goodbye,” the first single from their debut album ‘Return’. Read more.

Jim Stubblefield - Well-traveled but still full of musical wanderlust, this popular L.A.-based Rumba Flamenco musician takes his burning Gypsy World Fusion Vibe across Europe and the Middle East on his new solo album ‘Guitarra Exotica'. Read more.

Lacy J. Dalton – Country Music Sensation: Ever wondered what would happen if you could combine Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Joan Baez into one performer? Ever wondered what equal parts “Country” and “UFO” would create? Look no further than Lacy J. Dalton. Read more.

Grooveyard ‘Place in Time’ –Grooveyard is an evolution of many things; of creativity and life and music and freedom.  Featuring a blend of various musical styles, tastefully put together into a rich stew of tunes to entertain anyone with ears, Grooveyard has just released their debut album ‘Place in Time’. Read more about Grooveyard.

Malea McGuinness – New Live Album & Peerless Guitars Endorsement: Malea was recently a guest on our online radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’. She talked to us about her new live album, about being the opening performance for Folk Rock icon Donovan (see pictured), her endorsement with Peerless Guitars and more. Peerless Guitars representative Richard Young also joined us to talk about their guitars plus the Malea McGuinness signature acoustic/electric guitar which is a featured prize in SouthwestBlend.com’s Big Bonanza Prize Contest. Read more.

Victoria White – ‘The Upside’:  Soulful singer-songwriter Victoria White releases her debut album ‘The Upside’, which was produced by famed longtime ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ guitarist Sheldon Reynolds, and signed to legendary EWF Founder Maurice White’s Kalimba Music label. Read more.

Michael Chain - Musician, Song & Screenwriter: Chain has been a top music and screenwriter for years, and from hell holes to the Hollywood Bowl he has shared the stage with everybody from Led Zeppelin to Louis Armstrong. His screenwriting script credits range from Punky Brewster and Police Academy to Rambo and Chuck Norris. Read More.

Jon Sherman – Eco Musician & Flute Maker: Dedicating heart and breath in celebration and defense of California's endangered natural community and vanishing wilderness, eco-musician Jon Sherman expresses intent towards the balance and communion with the web of life.  We recently interviewed Jon about his music and albums, being a flute maker and his thoughts in regards to the environment. To read more about Jon and hear his interview – Click Here.

Jon Roniger’s heartfelt roots rock is a truly American slice of songwriting. Adding his unique voice to the lineage of great U.S. artists, Roniger brings to the table music that touches on the human spirit without pretence and with much emotional power. For CD reviews and interview, click here.

‘The Moon and the Fire Circle’ – Shauna Burns, the ethereal voiced singer, songwriter, and pianist embarks on a fascinating journey of the soul on her emotionally compelling new album ‘The Moon & the Fire Circle’. Read our review and hear her interview – Click Here.

‘Staring at the Sky’ – A year after releasing her critically acclaimed indie debut album ‘String Music’, Anna Stafford is busier than ever, caught in a crazy whirlwind of traveling and rocking like no other classically trained violinist fans have ever heard before. She has recently released her new CD ‘Staring at the Sky’. Listen to our interview and read more about Anna – Click Here.

‘Only So Fast’ – New Album for Steve Smith & Hard Road, a phenomenal band based in New Mexico and Colorado. Read our review and listen their music and to our interview with Steve Smith the mandolin player, songwriter and vocalist. Click Here.

Albert Tenaya – We recently interviewed Albert Tenanya, a Native American flute player, singer, songwriter and storyteller of the Ahwahneeche band of the Yosemite Valley California Paiutes. To listen to our interview and read about Albert – Click Here.

Jon Sherman – Eco Musician & Flute Maker: Dedicating heart and breath in celebration and defense of California's endangered natural community and vanishing wilderness, eco-musician Jon Sherman expresses intent towards the balance and communion with the web of life.  We recently interviewed Jon about his music and albums, being a flute maker and his thoughts in regards to the environment. To read more about Jon and hear his interview – Click Here.

Malea McGuinness - Singer, songwriter and musician, Malea McGuinness, shines a ‘Sweet Light’ on the Los Angeles music scene and beyond with her live performances and debut album ‘True Believer’. Find out more and listen to our radio interview with this talented lady of song – Click here.

‘Soft Dreaming Blues’ - Master musician Ed Teja, from Silver City, New Mexico, just released his third and solo album ‘Soft Dreaming Blues’. We recently interviewed him about the recording of the album, about his career, and more. Click here.

Way Down Deep’ – Award winning singer-songwriter Olivea Watson releases her debut Indie Album - ‘Way Down Deep’. Read our review and listen to her phone interview discussing her songs, music career, and passion for the non-profit organization War Child International. Read on.

Blue Satin Alley – second album released by Abigail Hopkins interview and review by Lisa D. Smith

Molly's Revenge
Highland Way
The Bayou Brothers
Meet Broken Monk
Evren Ozan - An Old Soul Returned to the People by Nancy Reid
The Mama's Boys
Wandana in Baja Mexico
Sangronez

CD Reviews

Celtic        Country & Western    Native American     Rock, Blues & Pop 

Celtic   
Walking Home by Highland Way   
Celtic Love Songs by Susan Craig Winsberg

Country & Western    
“Lost In The Shuffle” — Rick Robledo
"Save the Cowboy” by the Yampa Valley Boys,
 

Native American
Bamboo Cedar Oak by Evren Ozan and Guillermo Martinez
'Under The Oaks' - Seven Bird Songs Of The California Oak Woodland - Jon Sherman


Rock, Blues & Pop 

Jon Roniger - Addicted
JON RONIGER: My World, a CD review by Lisa Smith
Eric T. & the Skis - Ski Patrol Revisited
The Joe Ferraro Band - Skinny Village
Sangronez
Wandana
Chicken and Waffles by the Mama's Boys
Let's Hear for the Boys- CD Reviews of The Mama's Boys (the Black Album)
Guitarboy (Guitarboy blues)
'Commodity Blues' - Tracey Lee Nelson & The Native Blues Band
'The Crushwater Symphony' - Scott Sullivan
'Crossover' - Radio Free Earth