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Robert Cray announces new album and UK tour dates
Five-time Grammy award winning legend and Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Robert Cray heads into the studio this month to record a new album scheduled for release later this year. Cray’s new album will be released on the…
Continue Reading »Shelton Powe's album available now - and don't miss out on Capitol Blues!
Don't miss out on Capitol Blues in DC! MMRF artistsIroning Board Sam, Captain Luke, Big Ron Hunter, and Shelton Powe will be at Clyde's of Gallery Place to rock out from 7pm to 10pm on March 27th. You'll…
Continue Reading »Black and Evil - 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 »Dance To The Music - SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco, California. Active from 1966 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music. Headed by singer,…
Continue Reading »Christmas Man Blues - Bertha "Chippie" Hill
Bertha "Chippie" Hill (March 15, 1905 – May 7, 1950), was an American blues and vaudeville singer and dancer, best known for her recordings with Louis Armstrong.Hill was born in Charleston, South Carolina, one of sixteen children, but…
Continue Reading »Until The End - Clarence "Candy" Green
Though not one of the best known of the modern Texas blues guitarists, Clarence Green is regarded by his peers as one of the best. Green (not to be confused with the late Clarence "Candy" Green, a Texas…
Continue Reading »Wiggle Wobble - Les Cooper & The Soul Rockers
Les Cooper (b. Mar. 15, 1931, Norfolk, Virginia) was an American doo wop musician, best known for his hit rock instrumental “Wiggle Wobble”.Cooper sang in several New York doo wop groups, including The Empires and The Whirlers, and…
Continue Reading »Like It Or Not - Volker Strifler Band
The Volker Strifler Band (VSB), a popular Northern California based tour-de-force of musical talent, has become a rising musical phenomenon garnering local, regional and national recognition. VSB is fronted by their namesake and founder, Volker Strifler, whose remarkable…
Continue Reading »For Your Precious Love - Linda Jones
Have patience...she will sing!Jones was born in Newark, New Jersey. She started singing in her family's gospel group the Jones Singers at the age of six. Her first recording was "Lonely Teardrops" under the name Linda Lane, on…
Continue Reading »St. Louis Blues - Mound City Blue Blowers
The Mound City Blue Blowers were an American novelty jazz ensemble, formed in St. Louis, Missouri and given its nickname. It was co-founded by Red McKenzie and Jack Bland and performed during in the 1920s and 1930s.First assembled…
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