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    Bernie Pearl - Old School Blues by John Taylor
    Bernie Pearl - Somebody’s Got To Do It by John Taylor
    The Gary Kendall Band - Feels Real Strong by John Taylor
    Keith B. Brown - (Alone and Acoustic) Delta Soul by Tom Hamilton
    Jay T. Vonada Quartet - Jammin' by Tom Hamilton
    Bob Brozman - Blues Reflex by Norman Darwen
    Satan And Adam - Word On The Street: Harlem Recordings, 1989 by Norman Darwen
    Indigenous - Chasing The Sun by Pete Feenstra
    Various - Big City Rhythm Vol.1 by Pete Feenstra
    Jimmie Bratcher - Red by Robert T. Murphy
    Walter Trout - The Outsider by Pete Feenstra
    Jony James Blues Band - What About Tomorrow by Pete Feenstra
    Kurt Crandall - Get Wrong With Me by Pete Feenstra
    Jr. Bliggins & the Rev. Truman Goines - The Legend of, Volume 1 by Mark E. Gallo
    Harvey Mandel and the Snake Crew by Mark E. Gallo
    Renee Austin - Right About Love by Pete Feenstra
    The Paul Speidel Band - The Paul Speidel Band by Pete Feenstra
    Albert Storo and the Soul Hustlers - Gettin’ Down & Nasty by Pete Feenstra
    Walter Trout - The Outsider by Robert T. Murphy
    Jeff Jolly - Jeff Jolly's Pizza by Robert T. Murphy
    Sean Costello - We Can Get Together by Robert T. Murphy
    Mike Zito - Today by Robert T. Murphy
    Bernard Allison - Energized - Live In Europe by Robert T. Murphy
    Scott Perry - Hero Worship by Robert T. Murphy
    Roy Roberts & Friends - Blues & Soul Review, Vol. 1 by Mark E. Gallo
    Sugar Ray and the Bluetones -Hands Across the Table by Mark E. Gallo
    Juke Logan - The Chill (Re-Chilled) by Mark E. Gallo
    Detroit Women - Rattle Your Cage by Mark E. Gallo
    Sean Taylor - Angels by Mark E. Gallo
    Roy Rogers - The Best of Two by Mark E. Gallo
    Bettye LaVette - The Scene of the Crime by Mark E. Gallo
    Buck 69 - When She Whispers Your Name by Mark E. Gallo
    William Clarke - Now That You’re Gone by Mark E. Gallo
    Khalif "Wailin'" Walter - Let Me Say That Again by Norman Darwen
    Memphis Gold - The Prodigal Son by Norman Darwen
    Wild T And The Spirit - True Bliss by Norman Darwen
    Thorbjorn Risager - From The Heart by John Taylor
    Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One by John Taylor
    Jimmy Hall - Rendezvous With The Blues by John Taylor
    Liz Tansey - What I Want by Lisa Gault
    Sean Costello - We Can Get Together by Jim Angehr
    Tad Robinson - A New Point Of View by John Taylor
    Steve Guyger - Radio Blues by John Taylor
    Mike Morgan And The Crawl - Stronger Every Day by John Taylor
    Barrelhouse Chuck - Got My Eyes On You by John Taylor
    Barrelhouse Chuck - Slowdown Sundown by John Taylor
    Easy Bill & The Big Beat - Stay Tuned! by John Taylor
    The Soul Deacons - Skippin’ Church by John Taylor
    Edwin Holt - Second Time Around by John Taylor
    Micke Bjorklof & Blue Strip - Three Times Seven Is … by John Taylor
    Julian Fauth - Ramblin' Son by John Taylor
    Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Born In Arkansas by John Taylor
    Billy Boy Arnold - Billy Boy Sings Sonny Boy by John Taylor
    Amos Garrett - Get Way Back: A Tribute To Percy Mayfield by John Taylor
    Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - Can't Stop Now by John Taylor
    Amos Garrett - Acoustic Album by Gary Tate
    "Colorblind" Brian Blain - Overqualified For The Blues by Gary Tate
    Sleepy John Estes with Hammie Nixon - On 80 Highway by Ray Stiles
    Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos by Ray Stiles
    Chris Barber Presents - The Blues Legacy: Lost & Found Series Vols. 1-3 by Ray Stiles
    Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials - Full Tilt by Ray Stiles
    Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials - Rattleshake by Ray Stiles
    Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Midnight Blues by Ray Stiles
    Magic Slim & The Teardrops - The Essential Magic Slim by Ray Stiles
    Robin Sylar - Bust Out by Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
    Robin Sylar - Tricked Out by Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
    Vital Support Blues Band - Vital Support by Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
    Rounder Records - Home for Christmas by Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
    Guy Davis - Skunkmello by Steve Mainwaring
    Duke Robillard - Duke Robillard's World Full Of Blues by Steve Mainwaring
    Corey Harris - Zion Crossroads by Steve Mainwaring
    The Golden Gate Orchestra - Crazy Words, Crazy Tune by Steve Mainwaring
    Clarence Williams - Jug & Washboard Bands: Whoop It Up! Volume 1 1927-1929 by Steve Mainwaring
    Bruce Kurnow - Holidays in Harmonicaland by Tony Glover
    Rory Block - From The Dust by Steve Mainwaring
    Greg Brown - American Knight by Tom Hamilton
    Nathan Maxwell - Happiness In Time by Tom Hamilton
    Buck 69 - When She Whispsers Your Name by Tom Hamilton
    William Gallison & Madeleine Peyroux - Got You On My Mind by Tom Hamilton
    Alley Cat - Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band by Diana Olson
    Thunderheads - Can't Stop Time by Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
    Michael Burks - Iron Man by Gary Weeks
    Chris Duarte - Vantage Point by Gary Weeks
    Rory Block - Blues Walkin Like A Man by Gary Weeks
    Magda Piskorczyk - Magda Live by Norman Darwen
    Gary Moore - Bad For You Baby by Gary Weeks
    Tom Rigney - A Blue Thing by Gordon Baxter
    Brian Blain - Overqualified for the Blues by Gordon Baxter
    Alun Piggins - At War With The Elephants by Gordon Baxter
    The Tuesday Night Band Featuring Billy Holloman - This Is Organ Night by Jim Angehr
    Groove Hogs - Blue Rhythms White Lies by Jim Angehr
    Dann Penn and Spooner Oldham - Moments From This Theatre by Jim Angehr
    Ellis Hooks - Godson of Soul by Jim Angehr
    Lurrie Bell - Let's Talk About Love by Jim Angehr
    Paul Oscher - Down in the Delta by Jim Angehr
    Watermelon Slim and the Workers by Jim Angehr
    Albert Castiglia - These Are The Days by John Taylor
    Harmonica Red and the New Heard - I Was Born In Louisiana by John Taylor
    Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues - Nothin' To Prove by John Taylor
    Bill Lupkin & Friends - Where I Come From by John Taylor
    J. T. Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters - Squeezeboxing by John Taylor
    Omar & The Howlers - Bamboozled by John Taylor
    Terry Robb - Resting Place by John Taylor
    Elvin Bishop - Booty Bumpin' by Arthur Shuey
    Dave Hole - Rough Diamond by Arthur Shuey
    Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi, Volume One - Yamato Ensemble by Arthur Shuey
    Anthology - Sound of the City - New York Area Doo-Wop 1956 - 1966 by Arthur Shuey
    Matt Schofield Trio - Ear to the Ground by Arthur Shuey
    Lil' Brian - Worldwide by Arthur Shuey
    Ian Parker - Where I Belong by Pete Feenstra
    Dennis Jones-Passion For The Blues by Pete Feenstra
    Albert Cummings - True To Yourself by Pete Feenstra
    Mike Harrison - Late Starter by Pete Feenstra
    Harvey Mandel and the Snake Crew by Pete Feenstra
    Little Pigeon's ForHill Blues - Mr. B by Lisa Gault
    Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings - Blues Evolution by Lisa Gault
    The Sensations - Keep It Hot by Diana Olson
    Barry Rillera - From Where I Stand by Diana Olson
    Tommy Keys - Side Street Boogie by Diana Olson
    Johnny Rawls and the Rays - No Boundaries by John Taylor
    Ken Whiteley - One World Dance by John Taylor
    Ronnie Baker Brooks - The Torch by Robert T. Murphy
    Vivian Campbell - Two Sides Of If by Robert M. MacKinnon
    Moreland & Arbuckle - Caney Valley Blues by "Mad Dog" Dave Madlener
    John Lee Hooker Jr. - Cold As Ice by "Mad Dog" Dave Madlener
    The Hammers - Newark Fried Chicken by Diana Olson
    John Hammond - Push Comes to Shove by David Glynn
    Eric Bibb - Diamond Days by David Glynn
    Chainsaw Dupont - Ghost Kings of Beale Street by David Glynn
    Alvin Lee - Alvin Lee In Tennessee by John Taylor
    Big Gilson With Bruce Ewan & The Solid Senders - Live at The Blue Note NY by John Taylor
    Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Timeless by John Taylor
    Candye Kane - White Trash Girl by Mark E. Gallo
    John 'Juke' Logan - The Truth Will Rock You by Mark E. Gallo
    Howard Glazer and the EL 34s - Brown Paper Bag by Mark E. Gallo
    Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters - Deep by Mark E. Gallo
    Various Artists - Soul Of The Night by Steve Mainwaring
    Kimberley Gordon Trio - Melancholy Serenade by Steve Mainwaring
    Amberjack Rice - Get So Little by Steve Mainwaring
    Various Artists - Putumayo Presents Mali by Steve Mainwaring
    Cathy Jean - Little Sick Twist by Mark Gallo
    Mark Hummel - Ain't Easy No More by Bill Halaszynski
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    Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - For The Chosen Few by "Mad Dog" Dave Madlener
    Rory Block - From the Dust by Danny Murray
    Jimi Bott - Live Volume 1/Cheap Thrills by Bill Halaszynski
    Gwyn Ashton - Prohibition by Gary Weeks
    Kris Lager Band - Transient by Gary Weeks
    Tom Doughty - Running Free by Gary Weeks
    Bob Brozman - Blues Reflex by Arthur Shuey
    Tom Hunter - Here I Go Again by Arthur Shuey
    Rev. Billy C. Wirtz - Sermon From Bethlehem by Arthur Shuey
    Watermelon Slim and the Workers by Arthur Shuey
    Carlos del Junco - Blues Mongrel by Arthur Shuey
    Michele Lundeen - Song Inside Me by Arthur Shuey
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    Anthology - Jazz Baby (3-CD set) by Arthur Shuey
    Mary Flower - Bywater Dance by Arthur Shuey
    Jim Branca - Jim Branca Live by Pete Feenstra
    Alex Gomez - Always Never by Pete Feenstra
    Duke Robillard - World Full Of Blues by Bill Halaszynski
    Junior Wells - Live at Theresa's 1975 by Ray Stiles
    Jimmy Burns - Live at B.L.U.E.S. by Ray Stiles
    Mojo Stu - Real House Blues by Gordon Baxter
    Michele Lundeen - Song Inside Me by Gordon Baxter
    Carl Weathersby - Hold On by Gordon Baxter

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