Texas Flood / Rafael’s Boogie – Rafael Espinoza
In 2009, his senior year in high school, Rafael won the All-State Jazz Guitar Title in the state of Texas. He was also selected as The Four States Jazz Guitarist in The Four States Jazz Band, which was comprised of students from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and...
Music Maker artist: Robert Lee Coleman – One More Mile – New Release Review
I just received the new recording One More Mile, by Robert Lee Coleman. The recording opens with Somebody Loves Me, a light shuffle. Coleman doesn't waste any time before demonstrating his tasteful guitar trade. Shoe Is On The Other Foot is asmooth slow blues track...
BLOODSHOT RECORDS SIGNS MURDER BY DEATH; NEW ALBUM DETAILS + SUMMER TOUR DATES
We are extremely pleased to announce that Murder By Death has signed with Bloodshot Records. The Bloomington, IN quintet has been on our radar for some time with their unique brand of brooding, anthem-riding balladry and orchestral roots-inflicted indie rock, as found...
Wilko Johnson announces Autumn 2012 UK Tour
Following the release of Wilko Johnson’s autobiography, Looking Back At Me, the legendary former guitarist of Dr Feelgood, who’s influenced everyone from Joe Strummer and Mick Jones to Steve Albini, is pleased to announce an Autumn 2012 UK Tour with special guest...
Goin’ Back To Wichita – Isaac Scott Band
Born June 11, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash., Mr. Scott was raised in Portland. He taught himself piano and guitar, first playing with gospel groups. He once did a West Coast tour with the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.In 1974, he turned his attention to the blues,...
He’s Coming Home Tonight – Bonnie Lee
Bonnie Lee (June 11, 1931 – September 7, 2006) was an American Chicago blues singer. Known as 'Sweetheart of the Blues', she is best remembered for her lengthy working relationships with Sunnyland Slim and Willie Kent. David Whiteis, who interviewed Lee in researching...
La Grange – ZZ Top
ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit...
Drunken Hearted Man – RAMBLIN’ MATT
Ramblin' Matt is Mateo Garcia-Martin, originally from Spain now living in London. Since I can remember I have been fascinated by the blues in all its forms but to me there is nothing like the raw sound of the Country Blues from the pre-war years. In between the decade...
The Blues Will Always Be A Part Of Me – The Gents
Willie Davis (vocal & guitar), James Wheeler (guitar), Bob Stroger (bass), Kenny Baker (piano) and James Carter (drums)If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your...
Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones
Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones (John Junior Jones) was born 21 June 1941 on a cotton plantation near Crawfordsville, Arkansas, which is just a few miles from Memphis. His family moved to East St. Louis, Illinois in 1945. There he heard Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker, and...