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The Mississippi Marvel - Dead
We have an unconfirmed report that "The Mississippi Marvel" has passed away. I will provide more information as it becomes available.My regrets to his family and friends.Here's an unreleased gem from The Mississippi Marvel, an 80-something, blues-playing deacon…
Continue Reading »The Mississippi River Of Song - Southern Fusion Pt. 1/5
In 1999, American non-commercial PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) aired a 4-part Smithsonian Institution series "for public television and radio that explores the richness and vitality of American music at the close of the twentieth century". The series was…
Continue Reading »The Mojo Stars - Under The Influence - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under the Influence, by The Mojo Stars and it's interesting. Opening with title track, Under The Influence, vocalist Randy Clarke with Mark Rankin on guitar, Rob Marr…
Continue Reading »The Moon Is Shinin - Alex Wilson
ALEX WILSON grew up in a family of talented musicians..... Alex's grandmother, Rosa Saviano was a renowned professional jazz singer in Chicago in the 1940's and 50's. Tom Wilson, Alex's father, is a multi-faceted musician who has had…
Continue Reading »The most played record at blues radio!
THE CASH BOX KINGS "HOLDING COURT" AT #1 RADIO SPOT FOR FOUR WEEKS IN A ROW! Featured On "The Bluesmobile" This Weekend Holding Court, the new CD from The Cash Box Kings, remains the most-played record in the…
Continue Reading »The Music of Nashville artist: Beth Garner - Snake Farm - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Snake Farm, from Beth Garner and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with cool, funk laden blues track, Alright By Me (Mr. Fisher), Beth Garner shows influences…
Continue Reading »The Mysterious Blues Experience - Kiss Me Goodbye
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Kevin S Flee, has spent the last few years spreading their infectious grooves from the seediest bars to the most prestigious of festivals with the now infamous Death Valley Blues Band.He now appears…
Continue Reading »THE NATCHEZ BURNING - Elmo Williams & Hezekiah Early
Both Elmo Williams and Hezekiah Early are from Natchez, Mississippi. Hezekiah, formerly of Hezekiah and the House Rockers, is still the only man going who can simultaneously beat drums and blow through harmonica with the aid of electrician's…
Continue Reading »The New Blues - Sonny Red Sextet
Sonny Red (December 17, 1932 in Detroit as Sylvester Kyner Jr. – March 20, 1981) was an American alto saxophonist associated with the hard bop idiom among other styles. He had some success in the 1960s, but had…
Continue Reading »The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling To Appear On NPR's Mountain Stage
THE NICK MOSS BAND FEATURING DENNIS GRUENLING TO APPEAR ON NPR'S MOUNTAIN STAGE New CD, The High Cost Of Low Living, Debuted At #3 On The Billboard Blues Chart Nick Moss's muscular, electric energy combines jaw-dropping guitar, gruff,…
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