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Victory Grill - Austin Texas
The Victory Grill was on the Chitlin' Circuit. This collective name was given to a string of performance venues throughout the eastern and southern United States, that were safe and acceptable to African-American musicians and other entertainers, During…
Continue Reading »VIDAR BUSK & HIS BUBBLE OF TROUBLE
Vidar Busk was born 19 May-1970 and is considered today as the best guitarist in Norway. He grew up in Langesund but moved to the United States at 15 to play blues with the American band Rock Bottom.…
Continue Reading »Vidar Busk and His True Believers
Vidar Busk. A true blues Artist! Discovered 14 years old in small Norwegian coastal city Langesund and taken on the road by Us Blues Artist Rock Bottom. Spent several years from the age of 15 under Bottoms´s wings…
Continue Reading »Video on lost chapter of Chicago history
Gerri Oliver in front of the Palm Tavern (photo: Jim Newberry) NEW VIDEO ON LOST PIECE OF CHICAGO CULTURAL HISTORY Three-time Grammy Nominee Tells the Story of the Legendary Palm Tavern and Its Owner “Going To See Miss…
Continue Reading »Vidiclity Records artist: Bill Filipiak - Medicine I Need - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Medicine I Need, from Bill Filipiak and it's a cool mix of blues, country, bluegrass, rock and folk. Opening with When The Blues Comes Calling, a rock…
Continue Reading »Vigilante Man
This is one of my favorite guitar players of all time. He knows every piece on music on earth. He makes rare appearances. He is all over the planet from depression era songs and blues to Hawaiian Music…
Continue Reading »Vin Mott - Quit The Women For The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Quit The Women For The Blues, by Vin Mott and I really like it. Opening with the title track, Quit The Women For The Blues, Vin Mott…
Continue Reading »Vin Mott - Rogue Hunter - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rogue Hunter, from Vin Mott and it's solid. Opening with blues rocker, Car Troubles Made Me A Good Blues Singer, Vin Mott leads off his sophomore release…
Continue Reading »Vintage #18 - Grit - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Grit, from Vintage #18 and it's cool. Opening with Latin influenced number, Diamonds Are Optional, lead vocalist Robbin Kapsalis shows super composure and style leading a super…
Continue Reading »Vintage LaNeil Records artist: Orphan Jon and the Abandoned - Over The Pain - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Over The Pain, from Orphan Jon and the Abandoned, and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with a strong rocker, Tight Dress, ace guitarist Alastair Greene sets…
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