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Wine Headed Woman - Jimmy Burns
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Jimmy Burns is a contemporary bluesman who combines his Delta roots with R&B and soul to come up with a sound uniquely his own. Burns is a charismatic performer with an expressive, soulful, voice…
Continue Reading »Wine, Women, Whiskey - Papa Lightfoot
Papa Lightfoot, also known as Papa George Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 โ November 28, 1971), born Alexander Lightfoot, was an American blues singer and harmonica player. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Lightfoot recorded several sessions in his late twenties…
Continue Reading »Winelight - PAUL BROWN & MARC ANTOINE
Two decades into a multi-faceted career marked by dynamic explorations of the possibilities of contemporary jazz and R&B, two-time Grammy Award winner Paul Brown keeps his grooving momentum going with an amped-up visit to The Funky Jointโhis sixth…
Continue Reading »Winter Kill - The Eastern
The Eastern are string band that roars like a punk band, that swings like a gospel band, that drinks like a country band, that works like a bar band, that hopes like folk singers, and sings love songs…
Continue Reading »Wintertime Blues - Lester Williams
Lester Williams (June 24, 1920 โ November 13, 1990) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his songs, "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff…
Continue Reading »WIP Theater Presents "Real Guitar Heroes," Rocco Caliapri (Bluesmaster) in Concert
The WIP Theater in Edison Park presents "Real Guitar Heroes" on Thursday night, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. Bluesmaster Rocco Calipari Sr., longtime guitarist for Midwest bands Howard and the White Boys (and) Head Honchos', performs along with…
Continue Reading »Wise Cat Records artist: Jackson Potter - Restless - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Restless, from Jackson Potter, and it's quite good. Opening with Bird Flu, a quick tempo number with aggressive lead lines. Wiithwriter, Jackson Potter on guitar, Patrick Leavy…
Continue Reading »Wise Cat Records artist: Kenny Shanker - Beautiful Things - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (August 20, 2021), Beautiful Things, by Keny Shanker and it's a warm blend of cool bop and jazzy pop. Opening with original composition, Cool Mint, Kenny Shanker…
Continue Reading »Wise Cat Records artist: Kenny Shanker - Vortex - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Vortex, by Kenny Shanker and it's a cool bop filled ride. Opening with the title track, Vortex, Mike Eckroth sets the tone with a piano intro and…
Continue Reading »Wishing Well - Honey Island Swamp Band
Great music begins with great songs, and great songs are what the Honey Island Swamp Band is all about. The band came together after 4 friends were marooned in San Francisco after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Formed…
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