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Tiger Rag - Kid Thomas Valentine Band
Here's some guys who have played dixieland jazz a few times! Kid Thomas Valentine's band performs "Tiger Rag" at Preservation Hall. Drums: Alonzo Stewart; Trombone: Worthia Thomas; Bass: Chester Zardis; Piano: Sing Miller; Banjo: Emanuel Sayles; Sax: Emmanuel…
Continue Reading »Tiger Turn artist: David Bixler - BEATitude - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, BEATitude, from David Bixler and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with A Power Deferred, alto sax player/ composer, David Bixler sets up a solid melody, caressed by the…
Continue Reading »Tiger Turn artist: Sergio Pereira - Bossa+ - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bossa+, from Sergio Pereira, and it's warm, clean and inviting. Opening with title track, Bossa, Luis Guerra on keys lays down the melody, complimented by Sergio Pereira…
Continue Reading »Tijuana Bible
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat have been on the music scene now for over twelve years, and have built a fan base worldwide. They are well known for their "no-holds-barred" approach to blues-inspired rock and roll. Their three…
Continue Reading »Till the Cows Come Home - Lucille Bogan (explicit)
Lucille Bogan (April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948) was an American blues singer, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. The sexologist and music critic, Ernest Borneman, stated that Bogan…
Continue Reading »Tim Bastmeyer's All Star Blues Band - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tim Bastmeyer's All Star Blues Band and it's got a cool flavor. Opening with What The Woman Does To Me, Tim Bastmeyer on guitar and vocal sets…
Continue Reading »Tim Bastmeyer's Self-titled Sophomore Release Getting Great Airplay and Reviews
Tim Bastmeyer's Self-titled Sophomore Release Getting Great Airplay and Reviews "Canadian blues singer/song writer Tim Bastmeyer has put together a CD that is tightly structured musically, and rhythmically. The emphasis being on the song and the lyrics more…
Continue Reading »Tim Gartland - Million Stars - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 9, 2014), Million Stars, from Tim Gartland. Having more of an R&B attack on the blues, Gartland, joined by Tom West (Keys), Chris Rival (guitars), Paul Justice (bass) and Forrest Padgett…
Continue Reading »Tim O'Brien Transforms With Pompadour
Tim O’Brien Transforms With Pompadour Channels His Inner James Brown Short Order Sessions Serves Up Monthly Specials Fans Order Decadent Arrangements New CD Out October 30th On Howdy Skies Records "…classic-sounding material stamped with his own perceptive personality"…
Continue Reading »TIM SEARCY - WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE- Mike Packer correspondent
Tim Searcy is no ordinary song and dance man. I realize that this blog is about blues but after hearing his music which is rooted in gospel and R&B and the fact that he is Al Green's cousin…
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