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Tribute to Leo Fender
Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, or "Fender" for short. He left the company in the late 1960s, and later founded two…
Continue Reading »Tribute to Lonnie Mack - Our prayers are with his family
Lonnie Mack (born Lonnie McIntosh, 18 July 1941, Dearborn County, Indiana) was an American rock, blues and country guitarist and vocalist. Mack's early 1960s instrumental hits “Memphis” and “Wham!” influenced a generation of guitarists and whose singular mix…
Continue Reading »Tribute to Robert Johnson
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician. His landmark recordings from 1936–37 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced later generations of…
Continue Reading »Trio Blues - John Scofield Trio
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951, Dayton, Ohio), often referred to as "Sco", is an American jazz-rock guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Dave Liebman, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Joey Defrancesco, Herbie Hancock,…
Continue Reading »TRM Records artist: Tony Romano - Three Chord Monte - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Three Chord Monte, from Tony Romano and I really like it. Opening with fusion track, Cadillac Green, Tony Romano on percussive guitar, Jennifer Vincent on bass and…
Continue Reading »TROTLINE: First Glimpse - WHITE BUFFALO
From the Desk of...Captain Catfish October 16, 2012 Dear Trotline, I am pleased to present to you the following press release, artwork and first MP3 release from our forthcoming CD/LP, "WHITE BUFFALO." You are the first in the…
Continue Reading »TROTLINE: Geronimo!
THE TRI-STATE TROTLINE From the Desk of...Captain Catfish July 9, 2012 Boy, oh boy, we've got a lot of exciting news here for you Trotline Runners! Buckle up, 'cuz here goes.... Work on the "White Buffalo" is now…
Continue Reading »Troubador Records Artist: Roy Trevino - Self Titled
I have just received the new Roy Trevino release entitle "Roy Trevino". The recording covers a lot of ground with plenty of lush lead and slide playing. This is a 10 track recording all penned by Trevino. The…
Continue Reading »TROUBLE - Johnnie Jones Jr
I, "Johnnie Jones, Jr." was borned to Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie Jones, Sr. being one of their 21 children. I'm just a good old country boy with a big heart. I grew up in Brinkley, AR. playing football…
Continue Reading »Trouble Blues - Mckinley Mitchell
McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music. He recorded singles for Boxer Records, Chess Records (with Willie Dixon), and a…
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