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The Lucas Haneman Express - Tearing Up The Rails - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tearing Up The Rails, from The Lucas Haneman Express, and I quite like it. Opening with The Verdict, a poppy track with blues roots, Lucas Haneman fronts…
Continue Reading »The Lucky Losers Deal Winning CD, "Blind Spot," on May 18 from Dirty Cat Records
The Lucky Losers Deal Winning CD, Blind Spot, on May 18 from Dirty Cat Records San Francisco’s Finest Male/Female Duet-Fronted Band Delivers the Goods with Soul and Style on Their Third Album SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Veteran blues…
Continue Reading »The Ma Grinder No. 2 - Buster Pickens
Buster Pickens (June 3, 1916 – November 24, 1964) was an American blues pianist. Pickens is best known for his work accompanying Alger "Texas" Alexander and Lightnin' Hopkins, although he did record a solo album in 1960. He…
Continue Reading »The Ma Grinder No. 2 - Buster Pickens
Buster Pickens (June 3, 1916 – November 24, 1964) was an American blues pianist. Pickens is best known for his work accompanying Alger "Texas" Alexander and Lightnin' Hopkins, although he did record a solo album in 1960. He…
Continue Reading »The Mackenzie Blues Band - Slam! Bam! - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Slam! Bam! from the Mackenzie Blues Band and it's quite different. Opening with Prelude, an a capella number with warm vocals, it's a sure fire great start. Down With Love is…
Continue Reading »The Man Won't Work - Lillian Offitt
b. 4 November 1938, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. On the evidence of her half dozen releases, Lillian Offit was a plain but lusty blues shouter, of small stature and commensurate talent. She was still attending college when she visited…
Continue Reading »THE MANNISH BOYS RETURN TO THE STUDIO
THE MANNISH BOYS RETURN TO THE STUDIO The all-star super group The Mannish Boys return to the studio next month to record their 6th album. The band includes the powerhouse vocals of Finis Tasby and Sugaray Rayford, Kirk…
Continue Reading »THE MANNISH BOYS RETURN TO THE STUDIO
THE MANNISH BOYS RETURN TO THE STUDIO So how exactly do The Mannish Boys plan to top five critically acclaimed CDs when preparing to record their next highly anticipated studio album? Easy… they simply call up all their…
Continue Reading »The Mannish Boys sign with Piedmont Talent
THE MANNISH BOYS MAKING BIG PLANS FOR 2012: 2011 has almost come and gone…and surprisingly without bearing witness to a new album from Delta Groove's all-star house band, The Mannish Boys, but fear not! The Boys plan on…
Continue Reading »The Mannish Boys win the award for TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Mannish Boys win the award for TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 34th Annual BLUES MUSIC AWARDS in Memphis, TN. ELVIN BISHOP JACKIE PAYNE MIKE FINNIGAN JUNIOR WATSON FRED KAPLAN ROB RIO ADRIANNA MARIE BILL…
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