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The Road Is Rough And Rocky - Archie Edwards
Archie Edwards (September 4, 1918 – June 18, 1998) was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, who in a sporadic career spanning several decades, worked variously with Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, and John Jackson.His best known tracks included…
Continue Reading »The Ron Kraemer Trio with the Nashville Cats - Saratoga Swing - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sarasota Swing by The Ron Kraemer Trio and It's a solid batch of hot jazz and blues. Opening with Junior Steps, Reggie Murray on sax and B-3…
Continue Reading »The Rooftop Recordings - David Philips - New release review
I just completed a few listens of the new David Philips recording. The recording is focused and quiet. Grab a cup of coffee, a news paper and enjoy a quiet day. David Philips lives in a roof top…
Continue Reading »The Rookie Bookie - Robert Conti
Robert Conti (born November 21, 1945) is an American hard bop jazz guitarist. Conti was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was an autodidact, first performing locally at age fourteen. In 1966, after four years on the road touring…
Continue Reading »The Roper Show - Jesse Roper- New Release review
I just received a copy of the new release by Jesse Roper aka The Roper Show. This is a very entertaining release with strong beat and really tasty guitar. Jesse is a good singer for this genre of…
Continue Reading »The Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection LIX
Specs Make:GuyatoneModel:LG60BYear:1959 PHOTO BY SHU TOMIOKA “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! -…
Continue Reading »The Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection LX
Specs Make:GuyatoneModel:Electric Guitar PHOTO BY SHU TOMIOKA “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings!…
Continue Reading »The Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection LXI
Specs Make:GuyatoneModel:Rory Gallagher Model Hand MadeYear:1970Notes:Natural Gloss Finish, Dual Humbuckers, Rosewood Fretboard, Volume/Tone, 3-Way Switch PHOTO BY SHU TOMIOKA “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I…
Continue Reading »The Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection LXII
Specs Make:GuyatoneModel:Les Paul, Jr. Style Year:1970 PHOTO BY SHU TOMIOKA “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues…
Continue Reading »The Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection LXIII
Specs Make:HarmonyModel:H46 Stratotone MarsYear:1960 PHOTO BY SHU TOMIOKA “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues…
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