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Father of the Blues - W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy has been called "the Father of the Blues" having single-handedly introduced a new style of music to the world. He acknowledged that he did not invent the blues but merely transcribed them and presented them to…
Continue Reading »Ain't Nobody's Business - Danny "MudCat" Dudeck and Barry Richman
“Mudcat is a tremendous slide guitarist, and most of all, a God-gifted entertainer.” Tim DuffyBorn: Tybee Island, GeorgiaRepertoire Summary: Electric BluesCurrent Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaBorn in St. Paul on the banks of the Mississippi River and raised on Tybee…
Continue Reading »RED HOUSE - BILLY COX, JOHN D'AMATO, ERIC GALES, NIC LAURITANO
You might say that John D’Amato was born with the blues. John was born blue due to a lack of oxygen caused by a congenital heart defect (which was corrected at the age of nine). This led John…
Continue Reading »Tiger Rag - Kid Thomas Valentine Band
Here's some guys who have played dixieland jazz a few times! Kid Thomas Valentine's band performs "Tiger Rag" at Preservation Hall. Drums: Alonzo Stewart; Trombone: Worthia Thomas; Bass: Chester Zardis; Piano: Sing Miller; Banjo: Emanuel Sayles; Sax: Emmanuel…
Continue Reading »"Unplugged" Big Shot Reub and the Reloaders@Coyote's Bar/Grill - 2 Big November Shows
San Diego's Big Shot Reub and the Reloaders, fronted by Reuben Vigil (center, performing here at the 2011 Adams Ave. Street Fair), also featuring 'Gutbucket' Bo Cantrell (standup bass) and Dan McDowell (harmonica), play two "Unplugged" shows at…
Continue Reading »All I Want For Christmas - Tommy Emmanuel
This is an extremely well executed seasonal recording by a virtuoso guitar player. Due to the nature of the music, it isn't going to get blues station airplay but Tommy has done an excellent job at what he…
Continue Reading »Big Pete Choice Cuts - Holland's Best Kept Secret
Big Pete's informal introduction to the U.S. market materialized in March 2010 with his appearance on The Mannish Boys' 5th anniversary release "Shake For Me." Pete closed out the album in style paying tribute to his hero Lester Butler on the storming…
Continue Reading »BOB CORRITORE GOT HIS MOJO WORKING
BOB CORRITORE GOT HIS MOJO WORKING 2011 has been quite the landmark year for blues impresario Bob Corritore. Things got off to a promising start as Corritore entered the New Year following the announcement of two Blues Music…
Continue Reading »Blue Corn Music artist Ruthie Foster New Release - Let It Burn - Review
What a breath of fresh air!! First I have to admit that I am not primarily attracted to solo female vocal oriented recordings (with a few exceptions)but this recording is dynamite! I have listened to it about 4…
Continue Reading »You'll Be There - Clyde McPhatter
Clyde McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B.…
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