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Leo Fender's Telecaster Promo - Documentary
(DVD) Leo Fender launched his Broadcaster guitar later named the Telecaster in 1950. Little did he realize that his invention would forever change popular music. This 2-DVD set features interviews with some of the world's finest musicians, including…
Continue Reading »RHETT TYLER BENEFIT - Mike Packer correspondent
Guitarist Rhett Tyler is best known for his explosive style of scorching modern blues guitar. Rolling Stone magazine called Rhett "The certain face of future blues".. Rhett Tyler was born in San Antonio Texas and raised in Mississippi,…
Continue Reading »Ain't Nobody's Business - Jimmy Witherspoon
Jimmy Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 – September 18, 1997) was an American blues singer.James Witherspoon was born in Gurdon, Arkansas. He first attracted attention singing with Teddy Weatherford's band in Calcutta, India, which made regular radio broadcasts over…
Continue Reading »Whole Lot of Lovin' - Gary Clark Jr.
Gary Clark Jr., acclaimed as the savior of blues, is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene, offering a style that has at times been compared to…
Continue Reading »I'm Gonna Move Up To The Country and Paint My Mailbox Blue - Taj Mahal
Henry Saint Clair Fredericks (born May 17, 1942), who uses the stage name Taj Mahal, is an internationally recognized blues musician with two Grammy Awards to date who folds various forms of world music into his offerings. A…
Continue Reading »Sex Machine - Biscuit Miller
He sat in with Anthony Gomes when he was an up and comer in Chicago. After a few sessions, he asked Biscuit to join the band full time. He played with Anthony for 5 years. They recorded 5…
Continue Reading »This Week at Mayne Stage
CHICAGO, IL (August 16, 2011) Mayne Stage proudly presents a full schedule of eclectic entertainment this week. As always, we kick off withimprov from One Group Mind, then welcome Eric Tessmer Band, Latin funk band Brownout, Corky Siegel's…
Continue Reading »ANA POPOVIC "UNCONDITIONAL" Tour Schedule
Ana Popovic is widely regarded as one of world's very best female guitar-players. Her new album, "Unconditional," was recorded at the famous Piety Street recording studios in New Orleans and is Ana's sixth studio release. It was produced…
Continue Reading »Death Ray Boogie - Stephanie Trick
Stephanie Trick “has come to practically dominate the stride piano field,” notes reviewer Jack Rummel. Harlem stride piano, which developed in the 1920s and ’30s, is an orchestral style of two-handed piano playing that not only swings, but…
Continue Reading »Albert Washington
Singer and songwriter Albert Washington spent most of his career singing in the blues clubs around Cincinnati, Ohio and his home in Long Island, N.Y. Washington, who is blind, released two recordings for Iris Records in the 1990s,…
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