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We Need to Help Each Other - Lil Mack Simmons
Lil Mack Simmons (January 25, 1933 — October 24, 2000) was an African American, Chicago blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter.By the late 1960s, Simmons had redefined his musical style, incorporating an intriguing mix of gospel, country and…
Continue Reading »What You Gonna Do - Mama Paula & The Kasper Jensen Blues Band
Mama Paula has had a long career that has seen her performing in countless venues, including the Royal Albert Hall with Mark Knofler, Van Morrison, and Joe Cocker to name but a few.She has now teamed up with…
Continue Reading »Music Makers celebrate Black History Month
Music Makers play The Eddy Pub for Black History Month MMRF and The Eddy Pub, in Saxapahaw, N.C., are celebrating Black History Month by presenting four Music Maker artist performances in February! Boo Hanks will play this Friday,…
Continue Reading »New release by: Tricia Freeman - Everyone Can See - Review
I just received the new recording by Tricia Freeman called Everyone Can See. This is a release that reflects all of the paths Tricia has explored. She opens the release with "Thought You Was The One", a funky…
Continue Reading »Mayne Stage February 1m 2012
February 1, 2012 Valentine's Day Dinner Package at Act One Pub! Tuesday, February 14 with Carlo Basile performing Spanish Guitar Make your reservation HERE! IMPROV EVERY TUESDAY WITH ONE GROUP MIND 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 The largest stage to…
Continue Reading »Liam Tarpey New Brunswick Finals
Our friend Liam Tarpey has a chance to get through to the final of the New Brunswick Battle of the Blues competition and the winner gets to play at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in CANADA!!!Obviously this…
Continue Reading »Rock Me Baby - Black Lone Ranger
Ramsey took great pride in being the Black Lone Ranger. He was not playing a role. It was his life. He slept in his boots and claimed that he even showered with his mask on. The Ranger's guns…
Continue Reading »Bleeding Hearted Blues - James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (James Price Johnson, also known as Jimmy Johnson; February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of the stride style of jazz piano, he along with Jelly Roll…
Continue Reading »'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
Don Cornelius, who with the creation of Soul Train helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide.…
Continue Reading »Boll Weevil - Baby Face Leroy Foster
"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development…
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