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Rendezvous With The Blues - Jimmy Hall & The Prisoners Of Love
Jimmy Hall (born April 26, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama) (Raised in Mobile, Alabama) was the lead singer and harmonica player for the Southern rock group, Wet Willie. He cofounded the band in 1970, which had significant success in…
Continue Reading »Rene' Huard Project - Blues Calling - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Calling, from Rene' Huard and it's a contemporary blues rocker. Opening with Hard Times, an up tempo rocker, Rene' Huard on lead vocal and harmonica sets…
Continue Reading »Retro Records artist: Tom "The Suit" Forst - World of Broken Hearts - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, World of Broken Hearts, from Tom "The Suit" Forst and it's got a warm bluesy feel. Opening with Late Night Train, Tom Forst blends super blues concepts…
Continue Reading »Return of the Funky Worm - Johnny Moeller and Paul Size
If you don't know Johnny Moeller or Paul Size here's a chance to catch them together. This recording built around in-studio jams and produced by the Dallas Blues Society in 1996. “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over…
Continue Reading »Reuben Records artist: Amy Black - Memphis - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Memphis, from Amy Black and it's old school. Opening with It's Hard To Love An Angry Man, Black shows her serious nature backed by Al Gamble on…
Continue Reading »Rev. Cleophus Robinson
While never achieving the commercial success of many of his contemporaries, the Rev. Cleophus Robinson was a prominent figure on the gospel circuit throughout the better part of the post-war era, perhaps best known for hosting a coast-to-coast…
Continue Reading »Rev. Gary Davis - Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From
Reverend Gary Davis, also Blind Gary Davis, (April 30, 1896 – May 5, 1972) was an American blues and gospel singer and guitarist, who was also proficient on the banjo and harmonica. His finger-picking guitar style influenced many…
Continue Reading »Rev. Gary Davis, Bozo Padunavac and American Primitivism - An Exclusive Interview with Peter Lang
Headliners Rev. Gary Davis, Bozo Padunavac and American Primitivism - An Exclusive Interview with Peter Lang I caught up the other day with legendary American Primitive guitar player Peter Lang. American Primitivism, also known as American Primitive Guitar,…
Continue Reading »Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band releases new video for "One More Thing"
REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “ONE MORE THING” New CD Front Porch Sessions debuts at #1 on the iTunes Blues charts and at #2 on the Billboard Blues charts, just behind the Rolling Stones.…
Continue Reading »Rev. William D. Burton
William D. Burton, singer songwriter extraordinare, is a prolific songwriter who’s been on the scene for thirty years and has a loyal following of fans who love his mind bending lyrics and great story telling. Burton has worked…
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