Uphill from Anywhere – Brad Hatfield

Uphill from Anywhere – Brad Hatfield

Just got the new cd, Uphill from Anywhere by Brad Hatfield. The release is made up of 11 tracks of which 9 are band originals. Brad sings and plays harp and is joined by Jon Justice on guitar, Bernie Hatfield on keys, Michael Bram on drums and Scott Hornick on bass....

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Dan McKinnon : Self Titled – New EP Review

Dan McKinnon : Self Titled – New EP Review

I have a new EP debut from Dan McKinnon, a talented Toronto native. McKinnon's new release has 4 strong tracks displaying his feel for the blues and his technical acuity on the guitar. Track one, Satisfied, takes an Albert King style attack at the blues with an...

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solo –  Sonny Payne

solo – Sonny Payne

Sonny Payne (May 4, 1926 – January 29, 1979) was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with Count Basie and Harry James.His father was Wild Bill Davis's drummer Chris Columbus. After early study with Vic Berton, in 1944 Payne started playing professionally...

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Things About Coming My Way  – Guy Davis

Things About Coming My Way – Guy Davis

Guy Davis (born May 12, 1952) is an American blues guitarist and banjo player, actor, and musician. He is the son of actors Ruby Dee and the late Ossie DavisDavis says his blues music is inspired by the southern speech of his grandmother. Though raised in the New York...

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The Drive’s Bob Stroud Live!!

Take a Journey through Chicago music with Bob Stroud! Friday, May 4th @ 7:30 p.m. BOB STROUD PRESENTS ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS of Chicago Live! with special guests, CARL GIAMMARESE (Buckinghams) and JIM PETERIK (Ides of March). May 4, 7:30 p.m. Known for his popular radio...

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Search For Robert Johnson Part 3  (of 5)

Search For Robert Johnson Part 3 (of 5)

The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt. In it, Hammond travels through the American Deep South to pursue topics...

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Wishing Well – Honey Island Swamp Band

Wishing Well – Honey Island Swamp Band

Great music begins with great songs, and great songs are what the Honey Island Swamp Band is all about. The band came together after 4 friends were marooned in San Francisco after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Formed on the strength of timeless songs from...

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End of the Blues – Freddie Roulette

End of the Blues – Freddie Roulette

Frederick Martin "Freddie" Roulette (born May 3, 1939) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer. He is best known as an exponent of the lap steel guitar. In a lengthy career, he has collaborated with Earl Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, Henry...

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