Indie spotlight for January 31, 2016 (Show 94)

do the dirt is a duo from Paris Fr. Little is known about the band as we cannot find a website or social media profile. Normally, we would pass but the music is just too good.

Jesse Roper released his highly anticipated sophomore release, Red Bird, early in 2015 with Blue Heron Music. Without losing the sentimental and vintage authenticity of blues, the new album is blazing its own path in the music scene not unlike modern yet retro influenced musicians such as the Black Keys and Jack White.      @jesseropershow

Arielle Verinis is a blues/rock soul singer and a tireless animal advocate. Her rich, raw and soul wrenching vocals bridge the gap between the likes of soulful greats Aretha Franklin, Carol King and Bonnie Raitt. But what really separates Arielle from the rest, is her unorthodox and socially conscious approach to music.      @ArielleVerinis

Josh Aaron Taylor performs southern rock, blues, Cajun and roots music. Based in New Orleans, he just released his first solo works entitled the High Water EP. The EP features several New Orleans artists that accentuate his unique sound.