BLUE HEAT BLUES BAND
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better,...
Sandi Thom Premieres Flesh And Blood: The Controversial New Video
Sandi Thom releases new album "Flesh and Blood" on September 17th Produced by Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes Featuring duet with the iconic Buffy Sainte-Marie Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandi Thom, best known for her 2006 No.1 hit single...
Shining Stone Records artist: David Maxwell – Blues In Other Colors – New Release Review
I have just received a copy of the newest David Maxwell release, Blues In Other Colors. This is a 13 track composition with all songs written and performed by Maxwell. Joining Maxwell (keys) is Harry Manx (Mohan Vina and guitar), Jerry Leake (Indian and West African...
New blues release from Jefferson Starship guitarist!
NEW CRAIG CHAQUICO ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE! Craig Chaquico, platinum-selling lead guitarist and songwriter with Jefferson Starship as well as a chart-topping smooth jazz solo artist, takes a walk on the bluesier side of the street with the release of his Blind...
TROTLINE: First Glimpse – WHITE BUFFALO
From the Desk of...Captain Catfish October 16, 2012 Dear Trotline, I am pleased to present to you the following press release, artwork and first MP3 release from our forthcoming CD/LP, "WHITE BUFFALO." You are the first in the nation to receive this! Thanks to...
Louise Louise Blues – Johnnie Temple
Johnny Temple (October 18, 1906 – November 22, 1968) was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, who operated in in the 1930s and 1940s. An acquaintance and near-contemporary of Skip James, Temple delivered sedate blues in the vein of Lonnie Johnson. He was...
You Can Talk About Me – Jessie Mae Hemphill
As I stepped into Jessie Mae Hemphill’s trailer, my eyes fell upon Sweet Pea (her dog) and a revolver. By the end of that first meeting, I couldn’t help thinking that this was the allure of Jessie Mae. She is sweetness incarnate, but you really wouldn’t want to mess...
Two-fisted Double-Jointed Rough & Ready Man – Alberta Hunter
Alberta Hunter (April 1, 1895 - October 17, 1984), was a celebrated African-American jazz singer, songwriter and nurse. Born in Memphis, she left home while still in her early teens and settled in Chicago. There, she peeled potatoes by day and hounded club owners by...
LETS GET IT / Lonesome Guitar – EDGAR BLANCHARD
A guitarist and band leader, Blanchard was a permanent feature of the New Orleans music scene from the 40s to the 60s. By 1947 he was in charge of the resident band at the Down Beat Club on Rampart Street, with Roy Brown as one of the vocalists. Blanchard’s most...
I’m a King Bee – Maxwell Mojo Blues Band
Who is Maxwell Mojo? Where did this guy come from? What’s going on here? Good questions. And questions which deserve answers. But we can’t give them all to you right now. You have to wait for the webisodes, the James Cameron directed feature film, and the “Behind the...