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West Tone Records artist: Rockin' Johnny Burgin - Greetings from Greaseland, California - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Greetings from Greaseland, California by Rockin' Johnny Burgin and it's spectacular! I received a lot of new releases each month with a lot of blues tracks but these are so fine! Rockin'…
Continue Reading »West Tone Records artist: Rockin' Johnny Burgin - Neoprene Fedora - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Neoprene Fedora, from Rockin' Johnny Burgin and it's spectacular! I've had the pleasure to review a few Rockin' Johnny releases and also to see him in person…
Continue Reading »West Tone Records artist: The Lucky Losers - A Winning Hand - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, A Winning Hand, from The Lucky Losers featuring Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz. Opening with Change In The Weather, a bluesy pop track, with just a touch of funk. Phil and Cathy…
Continue Reading »Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown, MD
May 29–June 1 17 bands, 4 big days,$50 Fri/Sat Combo Tickets*— Best Value! Get your tickets now! The Western Maryland Blues Fest roars into its 19th big year in Hagerstown, MD! Come celebrate with four jam-packed, jumpin’…
Continue Reading »Western NY Blues Society Present..Doug Deming & Dennis Gruenling In Concert 7/13
28 Shows In 26 Days! Harpist Dennis Gruenling Joins Guitarist Doug Deming (WithThe Jewel Tones) On U.S. Tour Both Supporting Their New CDs <Perform Locally: Paradise Island In Buffalo - Friday, July 13> (Presented By the Western New…
Continue Reading »Westmont Records artist: Liz Terrell - It's All Right With Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, It's All Right With Me, from Liz Terrell and it's solid and enjoyable. Opening with the Stylistics' People Make The World Go Round, vocalist Liz Terrell makes…
Continue Reading »Wet it - Frankie "Half Pint" Jaxon
Frankie "Half Pint" Jaxon (February 3, 1895 – 1944?) was an African American vaudeville singer, female impersonator, stage designer and comedian, popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, orphaned, and raised…
Continue Reading »Wette Music artist: Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood - Getaway - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Getaway, from Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood and it swings. Opening with Sonoma County, Wendy DeWitt really gets the piano rolling and Kirk Harwood creates a New Orleans rhythm. Super horn backing…
Continue Reading »Whammer Jammer - J Geils Band
This is a band that was formed last year from a number of the participants on the Annual Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. This was a new concept to actually tour after the cruise was completed and resulted…
Continue Reading »Whammer Jammer - Magic Dick
Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz (born May 13, 1945) is an American musician, and the harmonica player for The J. Geils Band. In addition to the harmonica, Salwitz plays the trumpet (the first instrument he learned) and saxophone. Born…
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