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Loan Me A Dime - The Albert Castiglia Band
Albert Castiglia (pronounced “ka-STEEL-ya”) is Keepin On – and much more. With the release of Castiglia’s 5th CD Keepin On, August 2010 on Blues Leaf Records (his third CD on this label), Albert is doing exactly what the…
Continue Reading »Somebody Loan Me a Dime - Fenton Robinson
Fenton Robinson (September 23, 1935 — November 25, 1997) was an American blues singer and exponent of the Chicago blues guitar. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Robinson left his home at the age of 18 to move to Memphis,…
Continue Reading »Edge of the World - Shawn Pittman
This thing just smells of small town Texas. I mean this thing oozes the blues. I am listening to Shawn's work for the first time but I really like it. Now when I say it oozes Texas I…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Dynacord MV15 (1960)
Valves / Tubes 6: ECC83 ECC83 EF86 EZ81 EL84 EL84 Principle Audio-Amplification Wave bands - without Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110,125,160,220 Volt Loudspeaker - This model requires external speaker(s). Power out 15 W…
Continue Reading »Almighty Dollar - Rod Piazza New release review
Rod and the gang are known for solid quality blues recordings and this cd is no exception. This recording sees guest artists Rusty Zinn, Johnny Dyer, Hank Van Sickle, Norm Gonzales and Jonny Viau along with the All…
Continue Reading »Down In Mississippi - Pinetop Perkins
Joseph William Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011), known by the stage name Pinetop Perkins, was an American blues musician, specializing in piano music. He played with some of the most influential blues and rock and…
Continue Reading »Sweet Home Chicago - Buddy Guy
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Continue Reading »Hen Pecked - DAVE RILEY & BOB CORRITORE
Dave Riley & Bob Corritore off to Brazil! The downhome blues team of Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will bring their "Mississippi meets Chicago blues" sound to the country of Brazil this and next week. They will be…
Continue Reading »Blues Gone South - Papa J
REAL BLUES FESTIVAL FOUNDER PAPA J RELEASES NEW CD, "THE BIG SHOW;" TO DEBUT CD ON ANN THE RAVEN'S SHOW THIS SATURDAY, JULY 9TH LIVE ON KCSN 88.5 FM, 5-9 P.M. Papa J is the creator of the…
Continue Reading »You Are Not Alone - Mavis Staples + Jeff Tweedy
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist who recorded with The Staple Singers, her family's band. On February 13, 2011, Mavis Staples won…
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