Rock Me – Jim Brewer
Jim Brewer (October 3, 1920 – June 3, 1988) aka Blind Jim Brewer, although Brewer did not like this additive ("My mother didn't name me "Blind", she named me "Jim"), was an African-American blues singer and guitarist.Born as James Brewer in Brookhaven, Mississippi, he...
Good Coffee Blues – J.T. “Funny Paper” Smith
J.T. "Funny Paper" Smith was a pioneering force behind the development of the Texas blues guitar style of the pre-war era; in addition to honing a signature sound distinguished by intricate melody lines and simple, repetitive bass riffs, he was also a gifted composer,...
Tribute Little Walter – Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers (vocal & guitar), Louis Myers & Luther Tucker (guitar), Dave Myers (bass), Al Duncan (drums), Rod Piazza (harp) and Honey Piazza (piano)Jimmy Rogers (June 3, 1924 – December 19, 1997) was an American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,...
The Ma Grinder No. 2 – Buster Pickens
Buster Pickens (June 3, 1916 – November 24, 1964) was an American blues pianist. Pickens is best known for his work accompanying Alger "Texas" Alexander and Lightnin' Hopkins, although he did record a solo album in 1960.He was born Edwin Goodwin Pickens in Hempstead,...
Hoodoo Lady Blues – Memphis Minnie
Memphis Minnie (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973) was an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. She was the only female blues artist considered a match to male contemporaries as both a singer and an instrumentalist.Born Lizzie Douglas in Algiers, Louisiana,...
Hey There Lonely Girl- Eddie Holman
Eddie Holman (born June 3, 1946) is an American singer and recording artist. He is best known for his 1970 hit song "Hey There Lonely Girl".His specialty ranges from R&B and pop to gospel. Although born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holman later grew up in New York. His...
Bad Luck and Trouble – Terry Garland
When Terry Garland sings the blues the listener is drawn into a new dimension of reality. The artist's impassioned songs, rare musical insight and depth make him one of the most innovative and praised blues musicians of the 1990s. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee,...
Big Chief – Washboard Slim
Philadelphia bluesman, Robert Young (b June 5, 1900), better known as Washboard Slim, expanded the horizon for all washboard players in his wake. Known for taking the washboard, once an object of labor, now a musical instrument, Slim added frying pans, a hubcap, pot...
Want To Perform At The First-Ever Orange County Blues Society Concert? Read Here
Want To Perform At The First-Ever Orange County Blues Society Concert? (ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA) - How would you like to perform at the first-ever Orange County Blues Society concert event in August? One lucky band or solo artist will be given that opportunity...
Blueswalker – Gerry Joe Weise
Gerry Joe Weise, Australian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter was born in Sydney. He has toured Australia, USA, Europe, Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Polynesia, the Azores Isles, Scandinavia and New Zealand. Throughout his many tours, he has jammed with B.B. KING, JOHN...