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Great Review from The Manawatu Gardian (New Zealand)

  • Mar 13, 2018
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 8, 2018

Music Review: The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, The High Cost of Low Living


by Tony Nielsen


Head honcho of Chicago's Alligator Records has a knack of unearthing high quality talent to make every new release list a must read.


Oftentimes the new releases feature talent that's been around the traps for a while, with Bruce Iglauer giving them studio time when they are ripe for delivering top shelf recordings.

On The High Cost of Low Living, the addition of harp man Dennis Gruenling to the Nick Moss Band is a big plus.


He's a gifted, expressive and highly individual player, and he completely gels with the other band members.


Forty-nine-year-old Moss has honed his Chicago blues sound over countless nights on the road, and until now recorded 12 albums for his own label.


The jump to Alligator is great timing, as with the addition of Gruenling to the line-up. Moss' biggest claim to fame is undoubtedly his role as lead guitarist in the Jimmy Rogers Band, so the man sure has paid his dues.


Aside from an Otis Spann cover, and the almost compulsory Rambling on my Mind, Moss, Gruenling and the young band deliver a Chicago blues sound that's reminiscent of back in the day. Tight, high octane, and just darn good.


It's hard to fault Iglauer's nose for another good record, and he's certainly on the button with The High Cost of Low Living.


Read it online at The Manawatu Guardian site




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Eric
Eric
Feb 24

This review of The Nick Moss Band's "The High Cost of Low Living" really highlights how well the addition of Dennis Gruenling complements their sound. It's great to see Alligator Records continuing to put out such high-quality blues. For those running their own creative ventures, managing finances efficiently is key, and I've found Free Invoice Generator incredibly helpful for that.

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Law Messi
Law Messi
Jan 24

Great review highlighting seasoned talent coming together at the right moment—much like Subway Surfers, where experience and perfect timing create an engaging, high-energy performance that keeps fans coming back.

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mike
mike
Jan 10

This review of The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling for "The High Cost of Low Living" truly hit the nail on the head! Tony Nielsen perfectly captures the magic of Bruce Iglauer's knack for unearthing top-tier blues talent. The description of Gruenling as "gifted, expressive and highly individual" alongside Moss's honed Chicago sound and "tight, high octane" delivery really makes me want to drop everything and give this album a listen. It sounds like a fantastic blend of classic blues with fresh energy, proving that experience and new collaborations can create something special. For anyone looking to generate innovative content, much like how Alligator Records finds new talent, I'd highly recommend checking out Sora Prompt for transforming simple ideas…

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excitab leassign
excitab leassign
Nov 03, 2025

Moss' most significant achievement is his position as the Geometry Dash lead guitarist in the Jimmy Rogers Band, indicating that he has certainly earned his accolades.

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