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Luther Black And The Cold Hard Facts “Let The Light Back In”

May 7, 2024 Rick Thorn 0
Perceptive observations from a seasoned traveller. Luther Black is the alter ego of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Rick Wagner. ‘Let in The Light’ is the ensemble’s third release. Interestingly he chooses to open it with a cover […]
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Video Premiere: Luther Black and the Cold Hard Facts “Let the Light Back In”

May 7, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the latest single from Luther Black and the Cold Hard Facts.  With gospel influences, a compelling rhythm, tense finger-picking and brilliant, understated and resonant notes of lap steel from Lance Doss, ‘Let the Light […]
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Luther Black and the Cold Hard Facts “Moment of Truth”

July 20, 2022 David Jarman 0
Echoes of Dylan and Chris Gaffney in a fine collection from multi-instrumentalist Rick Wagner’s band project. ‘Moments of Truth’ is Luther Black and the Cold Hard Facts, the band project fronted by Rick Wagner, the follow-up […]
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Video: Luther Black and The Cold Hard Facts “Long Way to Go”

May 12, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the atmospheric video for ‘Long Way to Go’ by Luther Black and The Cold Hard Facts.  The black and white scenes of New Jersey’s industrial landscapes, brooding and full of decay, are the backdrop […]
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Luther Black And The Cold Hard Facts “Long Way To Go” – More Hard Travellin’

April 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Taken from the new album ‘Moment Of Truth‘ (out on may 12th), new song ‘Long Way To Go‘ is a blue-collar testament of perseverance in the style of Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Singer-songwriter-producer Rick Wagner […]

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