Gene Parsons

 

Artist:  Gene Parsons

Birth Name:  Gene Victor Parsons

Born:  September 4, 1944.  Morongo Valley, Mojave Desert, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Country, Country Rock, Bluegrass

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Engineer

Instruments:  Drums, Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, Pedal Steel, Vocals, Percussion

Gene Parsons is an American Drummer, Banjo Player, Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, and Engineer, best known for his work with The Byrds from 1968 to 1972.  He has also released solo albums and played in bands including Nashville West, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Parsons Green.  Along with guitarist Clarence White, he is credited with The B-Bender, which allows a guitarist to emulate the sound of a Pedal Steel Guitar.

Title:  Kindling And Beyond -The Solo Recordings 1973-1986 (Box Set 5 CD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Country, Country Rock, Bluegrass

Label:  Strawberry Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

Title:  Kindling (1973)

Label:  Warner Bros.

Tracks:

1.  Monument (2:06)

 2.  Long Way Back (2:29)

 3.  Do Not Disturb (1:55)

 4.  Willin' (3:18)

 5.  On The Spot (1:38)

 6.  Take A City Bride (2:17)

 7.  Sonic Bummer (2:18)

 8.  I Must Be A Tree (3:17)

 9.  Drunkard's Dream (2:37)

10. Banjo Dog (2:10)

11. Back Again (2:57)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Drums, Harmonica, Auto Harp, Percussion, Vocals

Clarence White:  Guitar, Mandolin

Vassar Clements. Violin

Gib Guibeau:  Rhythm Guitar, Fiddle

Roger Bush:  Bass

Bill Payne:  Keyboards

Nick DeCaro:  Accordion

Ralph Stanley:  Tenor Vocal

Red Callender:  Tuba

Andy Newmark:  Drums

Title:  Melodies (1979)

Label:  Sierra Records

Tracks:

12.  My Kingdom For A Car (4:19)

13. Melodies From A Bird In Flyght (For Clarence)

14. Mama Papa (4:09)

15. Won't Last Long (4:32)

16. Way Out There (3:31)

17. Hot Burrito #1 (4:40)

18. No Fire Here Tonight (3:46)

19. Pastime (2:55)

20. Little Jewels (For Lilybet)

21. Why You Been Gone So Long (3:27)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Vocals on Tracks:  1, 2, 4-7, 9, 10, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  1, 8, Drums on Tracks:  1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, Bass on Tracks:  1-3, 6, 7, 9, Electric Guitar on Tracks: 2, 7-9, Banjo on Tracks: 3, 5 Percussion on Tracks: 4, 9, Pedal Steel on Tracks: 6, 9, 10, Rhythm Guitar on Track 9, Harmonica on Track 9

Greg Harris:  Acoustic Guitar (Rhythm) on Tracks: 1-7, Lead Guitar on Track 3, Mandolin on Track 3

Albert Lee:  Electric Guitar on Tracks: 1, 10

Luis Cabaza:  Piano on Tracks:  1, 4, Clavinet, Synthesizer on Track 7, Organ on Tracks: 9, 10

Herb Pedersen:  Vocals on Track 1, Harmony Vocals on Track 10

Bob Warford:  Electric Guitar on Tracks: 2,10

Roger Bush:  Bass on Tracks: 3, 5

Joey Larsen:  Electric Guitar (Lead) on Track 7

Pierre Bensusan:  Mandolin on Track 9

David Vaught:  Bass on Track 10

Peter Wasner:  Piano on Track 10

Disc 2:

(4:04)

 9.  Willin' (4:02)

10. Tae A City Bride (2:43)

11. Sweet Desert Childhood (4:17)

12. Studebaker story (4:34)

13. Banjo Dog (3:29)

14. Way Out There (3:42)

15. I Must Be ATitle:  Gene Parsons In Concert - I Hope They Let Us In (2001)

Label:  StringBender Records

Tracks:

 1.  Swing Down (3:09)

 2.  Sweet Susannah (3:07)

 3.  Rhumba Man (3:07)

 4.  Gunga Din (3:55)

 5.  Abilene (4:33)

 6.  Bugler (3:53)

 7.  Do Not Disturb (2:32)

 8.  Dark Moon Tree (3:23)

16. Old Blue (3:30)

17. You Ain't Going Nowhere (4:47)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Guitar, Stringbender Guitar, Pendal Steel Guitar, Banjo

Peter Oliver:  Bass

Richie Rosenbaum:  Drums

Disc 3:

Title:  Recorded Live In 1981-1983 (2021)

Label:  Not On Label

Tracks:

 1.  California Blues (8:55)

 2.  Won't Last Long (4:59)

 3.  Mercury Blues (8:44)

 4.  Hickory Wind (4:06)

 5.  Buckeroo (4:01)

 6.  Nashville West, City Bride (6:44)

 7.  How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live (8:46)

 8.  She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride (8:09)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Guitar, Stringbender Guitar, Pendal Steel Guitar, Banjo

Peter Oliver:  Bass

Richie Rosenbaum:  Drums

Disc 4:

Title:  Recorded Live In 1981-1983 (2021)

Label:  Not On Label

Tracks:

 1.  Why You Been Gone So Long (6:16)

 2.  Banjo Dog (3:35)

 3.  Diggi Liggi (6:29)

 4.  Nuclear Dayz (7:38)

 5.  You Don't Miss Your Water (11:11)

 6.  In My Hour Of Darkness (4:46)

 7.  There Must Be Someone (6:08)

 8.  Why You Been Gone So Long (4:12)

 9.  Real Life Problems (2:56)

10. Swing Down Chariot (2:43)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Guitar, Stringbender Guitar, Pendal Steel Guitar, Banjo

Peter Oliver:  Bass

Richie Rosenbaum:  Drums

Disc 5:

Title:  Studio Demos 1984 (Unreleased Live) 

Tracks:

 1.  Rollin In My Sweet Baby's Arms (2:30)

 2.  Have You Seen My Baby (7:23)

 3.  Willin' (4:27)

 4.  Our Faded Love (4:32)

 5.  Baby What You Want Me To Do (6:36)

 6.  In My Hour Of Darkness (4:10)

 7.  Many Rivers To Cross (4:57)

 8.  You Don't Miss Your Water (Demo) (4:19)

 9. Swing Down (Demo) (2:43)

10. Wind And Rain (Demo) (4:04)

11. California Blues (Demo) (3:31)

12. Lily's Hot Bread (Demo) (2:29)

13. Dark Moon (Demo) (5:52)

14. Turquoise (Demo) (4:20)

15. Willin' (Demo) (3:16)

Personnel:

Gene Parsons:  Guitar, Stringbender Guitar, Pendal Steel Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Peter Oliver:  Bass, Vocals

Richie Rosenbaum:  Drums

Sam Page:  Upright String Bass on Track 14

Kindling And Beyond -The Solo Recordings 1973-198 is the collection 5 CD Box Set by Gene Parsons, released on February 20, 2026 by Strawberry Records/Cherry Records, recordings spanning his career and a live album from The Gene Parsons Band as well as Unreleased Studio Demos.   For Music Lovers, and Music Collectors.

Etta James

 

Artist:  Etta James 

Birth Name:  Jamesetta Hawkins

Born:  January 25, 1938.  Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:  January 20, 2012 (Aged 73).  Riverside, California, USA

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Etta James was an American Singer from Los Angeles, California, who performed in various Genres, including Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Gospel.  She started her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama" "Something's Got A Hold On Me",  and "I'd Rather Go Blind".  She won six Grammy Awards, and 17 Blues Music Awards.  She was induced into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked her No. 22 of its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, and also ranked No. 62 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Title:  At Last! (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Label:  WaxTime

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP 10"

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Anything To Say You're Mine (2:37)

 2.  My Dearest Darling (3:05)

 3.  Trust In Me (3:01)

 4.  A Sunday Kind Of Love (3:18)

 5.  Tough Mary (2:27)

Side B:

 1.  I Just Want To Make Love To You (3:08)

 2.  At Last (3:02)

 3.  All I Could Do Was Cry (2:58)

 4.  Stormy Weather ) (3:10)

 5.  Girl Of My Dreams (2:25)

Personnel:

Etta James:  Vocals

Harvey Fuqua:  Vocals

Instrumental Lineup:

Individual session musician credits unlisted in official liner notes

At Last! is the debut studio album by Etta James, originally released November 15, 1960 by Argo, remastered and reissued on March 21, 2026 by WaxTime.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Yellow Vinyl 10".

Rufus Thomas

 

Artist:  Rufus Thomas

Birth Name:  Rufus C. Thomas, Jr,

Born:  March 26, 1917.  Cayce, Mississippi, USA

Died:  December 15, 2001 (Aged 84).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Genre:  R&B, Southern Soul, Blues, Funk, Dance, Memphis Soul, Memphis Blues, Soul, Early R&B, Electric Memphis Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Regional Blues

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Comedian, Television Host, Disc Jockey

Instruments:  Vocals

Rufus Thomas was an American Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Soul, Blues Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, DJ and Comic Entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee.  He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records, and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records.  His dance records, including "Walking The Dog" (1963), "Do The Funky Chicken" (1969), and "(Do The) Push and Pull" (1970), were some of his most successful songs.

Title:  I'll Be A Good Boy (2026) 

Genre:  R&B, Southern Soul, Blues, Funk, Dance, Memphis Soul, Memphis Blues, Soul, Early R&B, Electric Memphis Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Regional Blues

Label:  Jasmine Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  I'll Be A Good Boy (Rufus Thomas)

 2.  I'm So Worried (Rufus Thomas)

 3.  Who's That Chick (Rufus Thomas)

 4.  Double Trouble (Rufus Thomas)

 5.  Beer Bottle Boogie (Mr. Swing with Bobby Plater and His Orchestra)

 6.  Gonna Bring My Baby Back (Mr. Swing with Bobby Plater and His Orchestra)

 7.  Night Workin' Blues (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

 8.  Why Did You Deegee? (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

 9.  Crazy About You Baby (Rufus Thomas and His Orchestra)

10. No More Doggin' Around (Rufus Thomas and His Orchestra)

11. Decorate The Counter (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

12. Juanita (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

13. Married Woman (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

14. I'm Off That Stuff (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

15. Bear Cat (The Answer To Hound Dog) (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

16. Walkin' In The Rain (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

17. Tiger Man (King Of The Jungle) (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

18. Save That Money (Rufus Thomas, Jr.)

19. The Easy Livin' Plan (Rufus "Bearcat" Thomas with The Bearcats)

20. I'm Steady Holdin' On (Rufus "Bearcat" Thomas with The Bearcats)

21. Cause I Love You (Carla and Rufus)

22. Deep Down Inside (Carla and Rufus)

23. I Didn't Believe (Rufus and Friend)

24. Yeah, Yea-Ah (Rufus and Friend)

25. It's Aw'Rite (Rufus Thomas)

26. Can't Ever Let You Go (Rufus Thomas)

27. Do The Dog (Rufus Thomas)

28. Did You Ever Love A Woman? (Rufus Thomas)

I'll Be A Good Boy is the compilation album by Rufus Thomas, released on March 20, 2026 by Jasmine Records.  For Music Collectors.

Neighb'rhood Childr'n

 

Artist:  Neighb'rhood Childr'n

Origin:  Phoenix, Oregon, USA

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

Original line-up:

Rick Bolz:  Guitar, 12 Spring Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals,Tambourine

George Gleim:  Bass, Vocals

Dyan Hoffman:  Vocals, Organ, Keyboards

Gary Campbell:  Guitar

John Morrison:  Drums

Neighb'rhood Childr'n were an American Psychedelic Pop/Rock Band from Phoenix, Oregon, formed in1963 by Rick Bolz (Guitar,Vocals), George Gleim (Bass,Vocals), Dyan Hoffman (Vocals, Keyboards), Gary Campbell (Guitar), and John Morrison (Drums).  Their sound was compared to Jefferson Airplane.

Title:  Neighb'rhood Childr'n (2026) 

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Up Down Turn Around World (2:20)

 2.  Long Years In Space (2:50)

 3.  Feeling Zero (3:08)

  4.  Over The Rainbow (2:35)

 5.  Changes Brought To Me (2:10)

 6.  Please Leave Me Alone (2:33)

Side Two:

 1.  Chocolate Angel (3:00)

 2.  Happy Child (2:14)

 3.  Patterns (3:23)

 4.  Happy World Of Captain K (2:53)

 5.  She's Got No Identification (2:33)

 6.  Hobbit's Dream (1:45)

Personnel:

Rick Bolz: 12 Spring Guitar, Harmonica, Triangle, Vocals,Tambourine

Ron Rashchdorf:  Guitar, Tambourine, Harmonica, Vocals

Dyan Hoffman:  Vocals, Organ, Tambourine

W.A. Farrens:  Drum, Tambourine, Harmonica, Vocals

Neighb'rhood Childr'n is the debut album by Neighb'rhood Childr'n, originally released in 1968 by Acta Records, remastered and reissued on May 15, 2026 by Sundazed Music.  Pressed on Opaque Sky Blue Colored Vinyl.

Miles Davis

Artist:  Miles Davis
Birth Name:  Miles Dewey Davis III
Born:  May 26, 1926.  Alton, Illinois, USA
Died:  September 28, 1991 (Aged 65).  Santa Monica, California, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
Occupation:  Musician, Bandleader, Composer, Trumpeter
Instruments:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer

Miles Davis was an American Jazz Musician, Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer.  He was one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century of several developments in Jazz Music, including Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, and Jazz Fusion.  In 2006, Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.  In 2008, his 1959 album Kind Of Blue received fourth Platinum Certification from RIAA for shipment of at least four million copies in USA.

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Artist:  Miles Davis Quintet

Title:  'Round About Midnight (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz

Label:  Jazz Wax Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  'Round Midnight (5:58)

 2.  Ah-Leu-Cha (5:53)

 3.  All Of You (7:03)

Side B:

 1.  Bye Bye Blackbird (7:57)

 2.  Tadd's Delight (4:29)

 3.  Dear Old Stockholm (7:52)

 4.  'Round Midnight (Prestige Version) (5:20)

Personnel:

Miles Davis:  Trumpet

John Coltrane:  Tenor Saxophone

Red Garland:  Piano

Paul Chambers:  Double Bass

Philly Joe Jones:  Drums

'Round About Midnight is an album by Miles Davis Quintet, originally released on March 4, 1957 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by April 17, 2026 by Jazz Wax Records.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl. 

Donald Byrd

 

Artist:  Donald Byrd

Birth Name:  Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II

Born:  December 9, 1932.  Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died:  February 4, 2013 (Aged 80).  Dover, Delaware, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Instrument, Post-Bop, Trumpet Jazz 

Occupation:  Musician

Instruments:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals

Donald Byrd was an American Jazz Trumpet.  He was best known as one of the only Bebop Jazz Musicians who successfully pioneered the Funk and Soul Genres while remaining a Jazz Artist.  He was a sideman for many other Jazz Musicians of his generation, also as a Bandleader.

Title:  The Cat Walk (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Instrument, Post-Bop, Trumpet Jazz 

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Say You're Mine (7:21)

 2.  Duke's Mixture (7:05)

 3.  Each Time I Think Of You (5:39)

Side Two:

 1.  The Cat Walk (6:46)

 2.  Cute (6:21)

 3.  Hello Bright Sunflower (7:29)

Personnel:

Donald Byrd:  Trumpet

Papper Adams:  Baritone Saxophone

Duke Pearson:  Piano

Laymon Jackson:  Bass

Philly Joe Jones:  Drums

The Cat Walk is an album by Donald Byrd, originally released on February 1962 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on May 15, 2026 by Blue Note.  180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.