Review – This is It! Carolina's Callin' Me

Released in the nick of time for Mid-Winter, KHP Music has kicked of 2008 with an outstanding collection of fifteen original and cover tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure. Mike Stewart kicks things off with his own “Carolina’s Callin’ Me” that is delivered in his usual laid back style The youthful and talented Taylor Manning is next with a song written by her and her dad, Doug, “Piece of Your Heart”. She sang this one during CBMA weekend to great responses from the audiences. DJ, vocalist, harmonica player and auctioneer Gary Bass follows with “Fresh Coat of Paint”, one that is sure to keep the dance floor occupied. The Holiday Band is well

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Review – Locals Too

The follow-up to “Locals Only” arrived in high musical style. Fifteen tracks adorn this compilation and several are already on play lists all over Beach Music Land. There is no “one or two” songs here that are the pick of the litter. Take a listen to The Pat Carpenter Band’s version of “Lucky Lucky Me”. I love Jimmy Ruffin’s & Marvin Gaye’s versions of this tune, but PCB takes it to another level. It’s THAT good. The upbeat “Like To See My Baby” from Angel Rissoff and King Tyrone is another jewel in this musical crown. One of the hottest groups in the “up and coming” category, The Magnificents, score big time

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