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Rocket 88 - Rob Rio
Known by some as the "Boss of the Boogie", pianoman/vocalist ROB RIO plays the boogie-woogie and jump blues of the 40's and 50's with a virtuosity and elan that has excited audiences around the world for more than…
Continue Reading »Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, August 19, 20 and 21 in Alberta, Canada!
Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, is a three day event of international blues held every August at the beautiful "Heritage Amphitheatre" in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The festival is produced by Carrol Deen and Cam Hayden, whose deep understanding and…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Traynor YBA 1
One of my personal favorites... of course I have one!Dual pairs of inputs, dual volume controls, bass, treble, high and low (mid) range expanders, also good for guitar - tubes were 2 6CA7 outputs and three 12AX7A's in…
Continue Reading »Bob Corritore and Dave Riley back from Brazil
Dave Riley and Bob Corritore recently did a string of wonderful festival and club dates in Brazil and Bob posted them on his musician page. Brazil is such a friendly, beautiful country and these photos capture some of…
Continue Reading »Big Shot Reub & The Reloaders - Live date
(ENCINITAS, Calif) - There is a quality guitar slinger on the Blues horizon, and if you don't already, you should know his name: Reuben Vigil. The San Diego-based Vigil fronts trio Big Shot Reub & The Reloaders, who…
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 apartment…
Continue Reading »Talk To Your Daughter - Johnny Winter
John Dawson "Johnny" Winter III (born February 23, 1944) is an American blues guitarist, singer, and producer. Best known for his late 1960s and 1970s high-energy blues-rock albums and live performances, Winter also produced three Grammy Award-winning albums…
Continue Reading »Going Up The Country - Johnny Woods
Johnny Woods (November 1, 1917 – February 1, 1990) was a blues singer and harmonica player in the North Mississippi style.Woods was born in a small Mississippi town called Looxahoma, just west of Mississippi Highway 35. His harmonica…
Continue Reading »I'll Be Glad When the Sun Goes Down - Alan Lomax
Fred McDowell, vocal and guitar. Recorded by Alan Lomax in Como, Mississippi. September 25, 1959. From "I'll Be So Glad When the Sun Goes Down," one of five albums commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lomax's "Southern Journey" field…
Continue Reading »Sweet Home Chicago - Bill Johnson Band
Momentum continues to build for Victoria, BC blues artist Bill Johnson's recent recording Still Blue. Described as his breakout CD, Still Blue has been getting great reviews from critics and fans as well as extensive radio airplay across…
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