The News Review:
- The Church of Philadelphia
- Slawek Szefs looks at the Monday newspapers
- MonroeNews.com – The Monroe Evening News Monroe MI
- Blues for Salvador – Santana Santana Carlos
The Church of Philadelphia
Houston Chronicle – Jul 3, 2007
When the Church of Philadelphia’s majestic sound reaches a revival-like fervor you wouldn’t be surprised to learn the band found its sense of purpose while leading worship services in Houston-area churches the past four years. “We felt really out of place; we were used to playing clubs” says Chris McFarland about that time. “But those churches were where we found our sense of roots and blues music. McFarland along with Brian Tharpe and Joey Mathews were childhood friends and members of the Houston rock band Pale before starting Church of Philadelphia in 2002. It has only been within the past few months that the band has found its footing as an “experimental gospel” group making waves in rock clubs again. “We’ll go wherever doors open” Tharpe says. “People seem to accept our music and outwardly express their understanding of what we do more so in a club environment.
Slawek Szefs looks at the Monday newspapers
Polskie Radio – Jul 3, 2007
The charismatic guitarist passed away at the age of 64 after a long illness. Nalepa has been universally acclaimed as the ?father of Polish blues? being the founder and leader of the legendary Breakout a trendsetting group of the ?Sixties. His influence on the development of blues music styles in Poland cannot be overestimated. The FAKT tabloid has a few bitter remarks concerning work of the capital?s Municipal Guards. Inhabitants of Warsaw?s central districts have been complaining of their uncivilized parking manners. While writing out tickets for parking offenders the Municipal Guards themselves show little respect for traffic regulations blocking alleys other vehicles as well as leaving their patrol cars on stretches of street greenery. Absent mindedness or arrogance of the law wonders FAKT supplementing citizens? complaints with abundant photo evidence.
MonroeNews.com – The Monroe Evening News Monroe MI
Monroenews.com – Jul 3, 2007
Monroe County region residents will have several activities to choose from over the next few days:The River Raisin Independence Festival began at noon today at Sterling State Park. Live blues music and a fireworks show at dusk conclude around 11 p. Admission for vehicle is a daily or seasonal permit but walkers and bikers can enter free. The Freedom Walk 8 a.
Blues for Salvador – Santana Santana Carlos
TheCelebrityCafe.com – Jul 3, 2007
The 1980′s was not the best decade for Santana. His studio albums had a stripped down sound that conformed to the tastes of the time. His music was more pop oriented. There is nothing wrong with that except that many of the songs were not very good. But he continued to be very good in concert. The music on this album has the same feel as the rest of Santana’s 1980′s output only it is better than most. This is partly because some of the tracks are live… Carlo’s playing has always touched a very emotional chord with me. The playing is so lyrical and energetic. I bought Blues for Salvador based on the recommendations off Amazon and have been very pleased as the guitar playing is as good or better than anything Carlos has ever done. Blues for Salvador is wonderful!.