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Walking Blues - Joe Willie Wilkins
Joe Willie Wilkins (January 7, 1921 – March 28, 1981) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Whilst he influenced contemporaries such as Houston Stackhouse, Robert Nighthawk, David Honeyboy Edwards, and Jimmy Rogers, Wilkins' bigger impact…
Continue Reading »Cry Baby Cry - Effie Smith
Born Effie Bly, 10 April 1914, Oklahoma and Died 11 February 1977 , Los Angeles, California Smith made her first professional splash in the '40s, when she appeared as a regular guest on broadcasts of the Armed Forces…
Continue Reading »Jerry "Boogie" McCain has passed
Jerry McCain, often billed as Jerry "Boogie" McCain (June 18, 1930 - March 28, 2012), was an American electric blues musician, best known as a harmonica player. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, United States), he was one of five…
Continue Reading »My Baby Left Me - Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (August 24, 1905 – March 28, 1974) was an American Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known outside blues circles for writing songs such as "That's All Right" (1946), "My Baby…
Continue Reading »Rock Me Baby - Lightnin' Hopkins
Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist, from Houston, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine included Hopkins at number 71 on…
Continue Reading »Dr. Feelgood - Linah Rocio with Earnest "Guitar" Roy
The Man and the music speaks for itself. Earnest ”Guitar” Roy is truly fulfilling his dream. Earnest Roy, Jr. was born on September 25th, 1958 in Clarksdale, Mississippi under the watchful eye of his late, great father and…
Continue Reading »BLACK SWAMP BLUES - Steve Karla
On a dual path from the start, having been raised around music making in the heartland and drawing since he could hold a pencil, there was never a question in Steve’s mind that he was meant to be…
Continue Reading »Soulstack Releases Long Awaited Debut CD Big Red
Soulstack Releases Long Awaited Debut CDBig Red There is an intensity and urgency in the vocal style of Jon Knight, guitar player, songwriter and front man of Soulstack. While mixing penetrating lyrics and accomplished fretwork, Soulstack’s debut recording…
Continue Reading »The BBP has a live IndieGogo campaign to fund the making of their first studio recording! (IndieGogo is like Kickstarter)
The Brooklyn Blues Project Brooklyn, NY | Blues / Classic Rock / Accoustic Members: Marlon, Holly, Nick, Donald & Paul Share NEWS Hello, Friends, Family & Music Lovers! As of this week, The BBP has a live IndieGogo…
Continue Reading »The Nighthawks Are Having a "Damn Good Time" on Label Debut for Severn Records, Out May 15
THE NIGHTHAWKS ARE HAVING A DAMN GOOD TIME ON DEBUT CD FOR SEVERN RECORDS, COMING MAY 15 SEMINAL WASHINGTON, DC-BASED AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC BAND WILL TOUR ENDLESSLY IN SUPPORT OF NEW RELEASE ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records announces…
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