Ruf Records artist: Meena – Try Me – New Release Review
I have been listening to the newest release, Try Me, by Meena. The recording contains 9 original tracks as well as a few classics and Meena is backed by Dave Smith on bass, Steve Potts on drums, Rick Steff on keys, and Chris Fillmore on guitar. First up is the title...
What You Gonna Do – Washboard Willie Hensley
Lena Hall:VocalsWashboard Willie and his Super Suds of Rhythm:Washboard Willie Hensley:WashboardCalvin Frazier:GuitarRecorded in Detroit, MI. 1956Washboard Willie (July 24, 1909 – August 24, 1991) was an American Detroit blues musician, who specialised in playing the...
Every Day I Have The Blues – Floyd McDaniel
Known for blues-drenched jazz and jazz-drenched blues, Floyd McDaniel was a part of the Chicago scene for most of his 80 years. The singer/guitarist was born in Athens, Alabama but spent much of his life in the Windy City, where he'd moved to when he was 15, in 1930....
Empty Bed Blues – Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer.Nicknamed The Empress of the Blues, Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and, along with...
Up to My Neck In the Blues – The Sonny Moorman Group
"I came to play" says Sonny Moorman. "I was raised in the bars my folks owned in and around Hamilton, OH and got to hear world class artists Lonnie Mack, Cal Collins, Dumpy Rice, Troy Seals, Wayne Perry, and a score of others up close and personal and learned one...
All Going Wrong – Darren Watson
Darren Watson is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and guitarist in a wide range of blues styles.Darren Watson was born in Wanganui. His first musical experience was playing drums and trumpet but he soon moved on to guitar and was playing in bars and clubs throughout...
“Muck Blues Roots Festival” August 16 Benefits Better Vision For Children
Announcing The.... "Muck Blues Roots Festival" First-Ever Orange County Blues Society Concert Event Under The Stars At The Scenic Muckenthaler Cultural Center - Thursday, August 16 << Better Vision For Children Foundation>>> (Fullerton, Calif.) - The...
Bar/None Records artists: The db’s – Falling off the Sky – New Release Review
I have been listening to the newest release, Falling off the Sky, from The db's and it's quite tasty. It's not bluesy but a very strongly crafted power pop recording. The db's formed back in the late 70's releasing 4 albums over about 10 years. The original band is...
Debbie Davies News & Interviews!
Debbie Davies After The Fall Great Reviews & Great Airplay! Appearing on XM/Sirius This Week Contact: Mark Carpentieri Phone: 631-754-8725 E-Mail: mc@mc-records.com web: www.mc-records.com http://debbiedavies.com/ Northport NY- M.C. Records is thrilled by all the...
What I Say – Stevie Ray Vaughan And The Fabulous Thunderbirds
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and...