Latest additions
Bleeding Hearted Blues - James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (James Price Johnson, also known as Jimmy Johnson; February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an African-American pianist and composer. A pioneer of the stride style of jazz piano, he along with Jelly Roll…
Continue Reading »Bleeding Hearted Blues - James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (James Price Johnson, also known as Jimmy Johnson; February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of the stride style of jazz piano, he along with Jelly Roll…
Continue Reading »Blind & Blues Bound - Dr. Izzy Band - New release review
I just received the newest release, Blind & Blues Bound, from Dr. Izzy Band and it's got spunk. Opening with Matches Don't Burn Memories, featuring Dr. Izzy on vocals and James Cotton ripping some great harp riffs over…
Continue Reading »Blind Alley - Marcus Bonfanti Band
From the first note of Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” sixteen-year-old Marcus Bonfanti knew he wanted to be a guitar player. After spending his youth as a trumpet player in brass bands, working 12 hours a day in a…
Continue Reading »Blind Alley - Marcus Bonfanti Band
From the first note of Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” sixteen-year-old Marcus Bonfanti knew he wanted to be a guitar player. After spending his youth as a trumpet player in brass bands, working 12 hours a day in a…
Continue Reading »Blind and Dumb Man Blues - Big Smokey Smothers
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993) was an African American, Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was once a member of Howlin' Wolf's backing band, and worked variously with Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers,…
Continue Reading »Blind Boys of Alabama Guitarist Sam Butler Exults His Audience to "Raise Your Hands!" On First Solo CD, Due October 16 on Severn Records
Blind Boys of Alabama Guitarist Sam Butler Exults His Audience to Raise Your Hands! On First Solo CD, Due October 16 on Severn Records Americana Compilation of Bluesy Spirituals Penned by Secular Artists Shines the Spotlight on His…
Continue Reading »Blind Boys of Alabama with Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The Blind Boys of Alabama is a five-time Grammy Award winning gospel group who first sang together in 1939. After seven decades of touring, countless prestigious appearances, and a successful discography, the Blind Boys of Alabama have created…
Continue Reading »Blind Chihuahua Records - The Mark Robinson Band - Live at The 5 Spot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live at the 5 Spot, from the Mark Robinson Band and it shares a healthy dose of blues rock. Opening with Baby's Gone To Memphis, Robinson on…
Continue Reading »Blind Dead McJones - The Blind Dead McJones Band
Blind Dead McJones was never a fan of being in the spotlight, no number 1 singles, cheesy videos or appearances on celebrity cooking programmes. A true Bluesman in every sense of the word, living a life on the…
Continue Reading »