South Town Boogie – J.D. Nicholson

South Town Boogie – J.D. Nicholson

James David Nicholson (Born April 12, 1917 in Monroe, LA - Died July 27, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA)Blues piano player with Jimmy McCracklin, Big Joe Turner and Buddy Reed among others.If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking...

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Magic Carpet Ride – John Kay & Steppenwolf

Magic Carpet Ride – John Kay & Steppenwolf

John Kay (born Joachim Fritz Krauledat, 12 April 1944, Tilsit then Germany, today Russia) is a German-Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the frontman of Steppenwolf. Kay has lived since 1990 in Franklin, Tennessee.In the Evacuation of East Prussia in...

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Big Red – Soul Stack- New Release Review

Big Red – Soul Stack- New Release Review

This debut recording, Big Red by Soulstack is really interesting. It mixes rock soul, gospel and blues to come up with what is a very good release. Soulstack is formed from what is left of a popular Toronto blues band, Wikens-Knight, featuring Jonathan Knight on vocal...

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Mayne Stage/ Act One Pub Newsletter 4.11.12

April 11, 2012 Just Announced IMPROV EVERY TUESDAY WITH ONE GROUP MIND 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 The largest stage to see improv in Chicago! UPCOMING SHOWS JUDAH FRIEDLANDER 4/11 @ 8PM STEVE GIBONS' GYPSY RHYTHM PROJECT & BULBUL ENSEMBLE 4/12 @ 8PM RUPA AND THE APRIL...

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Sundown Blues – Daddy Stovepipe

Sundown Blues – Daddy Stovepipe

Johnny Watson (April 12, 1867 - November 1, 1963) was an African American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his recordings under the name Daddy Stovepipe. Watson also recorded as Jimmy Watson, Sunny Jim and Rev. Alfred Pitts. He may have...

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Fishing Blues -Brint Anderson

Fishing Blues -Brint Anderson

More than forty years have passed since Brint Anderson first led his own band, The Shades. They played local teen centers and parties in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi and the surrounding area throughout his adolescence. It was during this time that he found a...

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Music Maker at Shakori Hills April 21st!

Music Maker Blues Revue at Shakori HillsDon't miss Music Maker at Shakori Hills 2012! The Blues Revue will be at the music festival in Pittsboro, NC featuring Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen, Big Ron Hunter, Captain Luke, Ironing Board Sam, Boo Hanks, Bubba Norwood, and...

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