Live At Billy Bob’s Texas – Billy Joe Shaver – New Release Review
Got something totally unexpected to listen to and it is surprisingly good! Country songwriting icon and honky tonk hero, Billy Joe Shaver is releasing the best of his catalog recorded Live At Billy Bob's Texas. This CD/DVD package will be released on July 17, 2012....
When I’ve Been Drinking – Brother John Sellers
Brother John Sellers (May 27, 1924, Clarksdale, Mississippi - March 27, 1999, Manhattan) was an American gospel and folk singer.Sellers played in gospel tent shows while young. He was discovered by Mahalia Jackson, who brought him to Chicago to perform with her. In...
Now Tell Me Baby – Guitar Shorty
John Henry Fortescueb. January 24, 1923 in Belhaven, North Carolinad. May 26, 1976 in Rocky Mount, North CarolinaNOTE:This is the original Guitar Shorty.There's another 'Guitar Shorty' (currently active)by the real name of David William KearneyIf you like what I’m...
Boll Weevil : Baby Face Leroy Foster
"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the post-war electric Chicago blues sound, most...
Brooklyn Blues Project Update
The Brooklyn Blues Project 5 Boro PicNYC The Brooklyn Blues Project May 27 New York, NY This Sunday Afternoon, May 27, 2012 The Brooklyn Blues Project plays Governors Island It’s gonna be a killer way to chill out this Memorial Day. Get there early, eat great food...
Larry Garner
As the recipient of the 1988 BB King Lucille Award in Memphis, the 1995 MO Better Blues award in Atlanta, a 2002 Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame inductee, The BBC Jazz Fm Bluesman Of the Year award, three time recipient of Blues Songwriter of the Year award in Paris,...
OBNOX STOMP – John Fairhurst
“John Fairhurst is worth every bit of praise he’s already garnered. Capable of creating jaw-dropping moments live, he is possibly the finest guitarist you’ll ever see.” – Chris Long, BBC ManchesterHeavy blues, slide guitar and deep growling vocals. John has used his...
ELLIS HOOKS with LARRY MITCHELL
Larry started playing guitar at age 9, after his mom through his drumset out the window. Self taught on guitar. 1986 and 1987 Larry won the New York City "Limelight guitar solo contest. In 1988 Larry toured with Spanish/Italian artist Miguel Bose. In 1990 his first CD...
Six Days on the Road – Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson Band is made up of five diverse multi-talented musicians. SJB's sound bounces from its foundation in folk roots rock,to bluegrass with a strong gospel influence.This sound traverses all the way down to tribal laden, reggae funk. Lead by Steve Johnson...
REALLY GOOD BLUES NEWS! – THIS MONDAY (MAY 28, 2012) – SHAWN PITTMAN & TONS OF GUESTS – IN TARZANA!
************************ !!! BREAKING BLUES NEWS !!! THIS MONDAY'S (MAY 28, 2012) HUGE MEMORIAL DAY BLUES CONCERT & JAM IN TARZANA IS ONE OF OUR BIGGEST ANNUAL SHOWS AND WE EXPECT SEVERAL FAMOUS SPECIAL BLUES GUESTS TO DROP IN! THIS MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 *** SHAWN...