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Rory Gallagher's first six solo albums reissued for 40th anniversary
Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order – “Rory Gallagher” (1971), “Deuce” (1971), “Live In Europe!” (1972), “Blueprint” (1973), “Tattoo”…
Continue Reading »Matthew Davidson - Robert Johnson Blues Foundation New Generation Award
Matthew Davidson was recently announced as the winner of the 2011 Robert Johnson Blues Foundation/Gibson Guitar New Generation Award. This award is presented annually by the Foundation to a young guitarist between the ages of 12 and 18…
Continue Reading »Big Shot Reub & The Reloaders Play The Blues Electric, 2 Upcoming Shows Coyote Bar & Grill - Sat. Feb. 4 Mr. Peabody's - Saturday, Feb. 11
What The Media Is Saying About Big Shot Reub And the Reloaders' "Roundhouse Blues" "The Reloader's sound is nuanced and textured, with songs that smack of Latin and rock influences as well as straight-ahead, Clapton-inspired blues." NORTH COUNTY…
Continue Reading »Carolina Chocolate Drops Releasing Next Album!
Carolina Chocolate Drops releasing Leaving Eden February 28! photo by Crackerfarm Music Maker Next Generation artists the Carolina Chocolate Drops are releasing Leaving Eden on February 28th! The group follows up their 2010 Grammy-winning release, Genuine Negro Jig,…
Continue Reading »Blues in C - Capt John Handy
Captain John Handy (June 24, 1900 - January 12, 1971), was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Handy's style was rooted in New Orleans Jazz but also incorporated elements of R&B.Captain John Handy on saxophone with Kid Sheik Colar…
Continue Reading »Empty Talk - Alvin Robinson
Alvin aka Al Robinson ( 1937 - 1989 ) in the late 50’s was working as a session guitarist in New Orleans, serving for a time as guitar teacher to Shorty Long of ‘Here Comes The Judge’ fame.…
Continue Reading »Richard Koechli
Richard Koechli is a professional and popular roots-musician from Switzerland. He has played with many well known artists such as Larry Garner ("…maybe I'll forget your face, but I’ll never forget your slide-guitar!"), Philipp Fankhauser, Hank Shizzoe, Jens…
Continue Reading »Mayne Stage/ Act One Pub Newsletter 1.25.12
January 25, 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 »Floyd's Guitar Blues - Floyd Smith Combo
Floyd Smith (January 25, 1917 – March 29, 1982) was an American jazz guitarist.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Smith studied music theory as a teenager and learned ukelele as a child before taking up guitar. He spent his…
Continue Reading »Little Boy Blue - Mack Simmons / Billy Branch
Born January 25, 1934 - Chicago blues harmonica player and singer Little Mack Simmons in France.Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - Here“Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages).…
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