Sun Herald from Biloxi, Mississippi • M18

Sound check 18 Friday, June 17, 2016 www.sunherald.com This column fea-tures my thoughts on an album from Jimmy Holmes followed by consideration of a release from The Rolling Stones, and a call for more to be includ- ed in future columns. Is What It Jimmy Holmes (Blue Front Records, HHH) This June 17 CD (also available on 180g vinyl and digital down- load) is the inaugural release from this record label named af- ter The Blue Front in Benton- ia where parents started a juke joint in 1948. It has been run by Jimmy since 1970. This al- bum was recorded in those familiar surroundings. He has six albums on other record labels.

This is a different breed of blues: stripped down, playing guitar with occasional harmonica. The haunting sound of these lengthy tunes will be en- joyed by some enthusiasts, but may be too weird for others. My favorite tunes are the elec- tric-sounding, traditional dy the sorta-snarky ti- tle song, and its follow-up, the mournful and the happier Jimmy Holmes is play- ing a unique kind of country blues that some readers will dig. Also, there are some shows com- ing up: June 23 Iron Horse Jackson. June 25 Ponderosa Stomp Event New Orleans.

The Rolling Stones (Eagle Rock Entertainment, The Stones made an album I heard in 1995 called which consisted of both live and studio versions of some of their classic tunes pre- sented in a fash- ion. This June 3 follow-up re- lease is available in multiple formats, including a deluxe version with a 60-page book along with the Blu-ray or DVD. I am happy to review the ba- sic CD (with tracks from around the world) and DVD. not sure how I missed the album, but I probably gave up af- ter seeing the concert during the early 1990s. Johnny Ramone will be spinning in his grave now that the Stones have continued this long.

The DVD is enjoyable, with great moments such as Mick, Keith and a backup singer joining pi- anist Chuck Leavell for a piano- backed Vintage songs performed live include a and This only one of which normally shows up in sta- dium shows. Some fans may en- joy the version of a Rolling here. The CD allows for non-visual listening. I was very pleased with this package. another plea for readers to email me their favorite hit tunes and bands, even if sort of embar- rassed about liking them.

Ricky Flake, a former punk rocker and current music fan, lives in Biloxi. Reach him at com Blues from all around the world SOUND CHECK Ricky Flake This is a different breed of blues: stripped down, playing guitar with occasional harmonica. The haunting sound of these lengthy tunes will be enjoyed by some enthusiasts, but may be too weird for others..