Blues kingpins, The Name Droppers have released their fourth full length entitled Starshine this past month. The band has constantly delivered strong tracks with dynamic songwriting and brazen arrangements. Starshine is no exception. The ten song album is full of glistening gems that encompass a wide variety of grooves. The record was produced by the illustrious Vic Steffens of the Horizon Music Group. In addition, a select group of lofty guest musicians filter throughout the […]
On Sunday 11/12 2023, the New England Music Awards held their annual awards ceremony at the Six String Grill and Stage in Foxborough, MA to a full house of music luminaries. The room was packed from wall to wall with amazing talent from all over the New England area. This being my first year involved with the Nominating Committee, I had no idea what to expect. To my suprise, the Six String Grill was filled […]
The Ct. based blues/rock ensemble The Name Droppers drop their new full length entitled Name Droppers II released on Rick Demko’s NeuroTronix Records. The album was recorded at Horizon Studios and produced by the esteemed Vic Steffens. The Name Droppers consist of Rafe Klein (Guitar/Vocals), Bobby “T” Torello (Drums/Vocals), Scott Spray (Bass) and Ron Rifkin (Keyboards). AMP has featured the band several times in the past. Most recently, on April 17th when we reviewed their amazing and […]
