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Slow Blues - JULIAN SAS BAND
Asked about influences, Sas replies; when I hear Jeff Beck play it starts to itch. He plays with such simplicity and at the same time with such fanaticism. Unbelievable. I am a real Jimi Hendrix fan too. He…
Continue Reading »Can't Stand The Rain - Oli Brown Band
Late 2002 saw Oli pick up a guitar for the first time. Two and a half years later at age of 15 he was invited to America as the guest of American Blues band Blinddog Smokin’. This first…
Continue Reading »Hellhound on My Trail - Jimmy Bowskill
Jimmy Bowskill has done a lot in his musical career. He has opened for Dickey Betts, Garth Hudson, ZZ Top, Deep Purple and The Sam Roberts Band. He has toured internationally including shows in Germany, Ukraine, France, Mexico…
Continue Reading »Rory Block Salutes Reverend Gary Davis on New Stony Plain CD, "I Belong to the Band," Coming May 29
RORY BLOCK SALUTES REVEREND GARY DAVIS ON NEW STONY PLAIN CD, I BELONG TO THE BAND, COMING MAY 29 NEW TRIBUTE IS THE THIRD IN THE BLUES SINGER/GUITARIST’S “MENTOR” SERIES OF ARTISTS WHO’VE INFLUENCED HER MUSIC EDMONTON, AB…
Continue Reading »Solid Blues Records artist: JW-Jones - Seventh Hour- New Release Review
I just received a copy of JW-Jones new release Seventh Hour. Jones is taking a slightly different approach to this release and it could garner larger appeal. The 10 track release starts off with Ain't Gonna Beg which…
Continue Reading »Blues In D Natural / Queen Bee - Sue Foley
Sue Foley (born March 29, 1968, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian blues singer and guitarist. Foley has been writing and playing professionally since 1984. She has recorded ten albums, for both Antone's Records and Shanachie Records. She…
Continue Reading »A Pair Of Kings - Artur Menezes
At 25 years old, and 13 of guitar playing, Artur Menezes is a very active musician in the Brazilian blues/rock scene. He played in several festivals in Brazil: Guaramiranga Jazz and Blues Festival, Garanhuns Jazz Festival, Canoa Blues,…
Continue Reading »Dr. Feelgood - Linah Rocio with Earnest "Guitar" Roy
The Man and the music speaks for itself. Earnest ”Guitar” Roy is truly fulfilling his dream. Earnest Roy, Jr. was born on September 25th, 1958 in Clarksdale, Mississippi under the watchful eye of his late, great father and…
Continue Reading »Soulstack Releases Long Awaited Debut CD Big Red
Soulstack Releases Long Awaited Debut CD Big Red There is an intensity and urgency in the vocal style of Jon Knight, guitar player, songwriter and front man of Soulstack. While mixing penetrating lyrics and accomplished fretwork, Soulstack’s debut…
Continue Reading »Spoonful - Ten Years After
As you all know I love Alvin Lee and in my defense I don't think I have done a video of him in a while. Hope you enjoy it. Alvin Lee (born Graham Barnes, 19 December 1944, Nottingham,…
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