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Jack Of Diamonds - Jesse Thomas
Jesse "Babyface" Thomas (February 3, 1911 - August 15, 1995) was an American Texas blues guitarist and singer. Known at different times as "Baby Face" or "Mule", and occasionally billed as "The Blues Troubadour", Jesse Thomas popped up…
Continue Reading »Don't Advertise Your Man - Clara Smith
Clara Smith (c. 1894 – February 2, 1935) was an American classic female blues singer. She was billed as the "Queen of the Moaners", although Smith actually had a lighter and sweeter voice than her contemporaries and main…
Continue Reading »She Had Been Drinking - Herman E. Johnson
Another of the many performers briefly illuminated by the spotlight of the folk-blues revival of the 1960s, Louisiana-born country bluesman Herman E. Johnson was the product of a highly religious family environment, a background which heavily informed the…
Continue Reading »Bumblebee Blues - Sam Chatmon
Sam Chatmon (January 10, 1897 - February 2, 1983) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks and may have been Charlie Patton's half brother.Chatmon was born in Bolton, Mississippi. Chatmon's…
Continue Reading »Snatch It Back and Hold It - John O'Leary
JOHN O'LEARY is one of the pioneers of the art of the blues harp in the UK. Originally from Ireland, John's family was part of the massive migration to England in the aftermath of World War 2. In…
Continue Reading »Rollin' and Tumblin' - Tigres del Chaulafán
Tigers of the Chaulafán is a band of blues and rock of the of Quito underground, formed in the middle of the oventa in the tubes of the Catholic University for Xavier Bermeo, Rubén Alava and Norman Wray.…
Continue Reading »John Primer to headline Chciago Blues weekend at the the Rhythm Room!
On February 10 and 11 the Rhythm Room will present two nights of glorious Chicago blues with John Primer backed by the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey) plus very special guest…
Continue Reading »Instrumental - Al Chesis & The Delta Sonics
The Delta Sonics have been playing in Colorado since 1992, and have established themselves as one of the finest blues acts in the area with their solid musicianship and exciting live performances. Their musical stylings include Chicago Blues,…
Continue Reading »Skinny Woman - Noah Wotherspoon
Noah Wotherspoon hails from Dayton, Ohio. At the age of eleven, his brother bought him a guitar. Noah immediately took to the instrument and quickly became noticed as a remarkable blues guitarist. At thirteen, he opened up for…
Continue Reading »Off to Memphis for the IBCs! - Bob Corritore correspondent
The International Blues Challenge (AKA IBCs) is a time when the blues community comes together to greet the up-and-coming artists that will be part of the future of this music. During the IBCs, many bands from all over…
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