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Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey Part 6
'Woke up this mornin'....' The popular image of the bluesman as a blind, rural black, bemoaning his travails in flattened thirds on a guitar made from an old box, may have a germ of truth. But from its…
Continue Reading »Its A Pity - Kilborn Alley Blues Band
Andrew Duncanson, Vocals/Guitar Josh Stimmel, Guitar Chris Breen, Bass Guitar Ed O'Hara, Drums 2 time Nominated Blues Music Award artist Best New Blues Band, 2006 "Put it in the Alley" Best Contemporary Blues Album, 2007 "Tear Chicago Down"…
Continue Reading »This Aint That Kind Of Love Song - Shari Puorto w/ Barry Goldberg - Alastair Greene
Host Alastair Greene Welcomes Blues Diva Shari Puorto Thursday, June 16 And Is Joined By Renowned Guitarist John Mark Next Thursday, June 23 (SANTA BARBARA) - The Savoy holds with its weekly Blues Night, every Thursday throughout the…
Continue Reading »I Feel So Good - Dr. Isaiah Ross
Doctor Ross (October 21, 1925 – May 28, 1993), aka Doctor Ross, the harmonica boss, was an American blues singer, guitarist, harmonica player and drummer — a one-man band — who was born Charles Isaiah Ross, in Tunica,…
Continue Reading »Down Home Shakedown - Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Big Walter Horton & Dr Ross
Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Shakey Horton & Dr Ross each playing the harmonica Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will…
Continue Reading »Rare Danny Gatton Interview
Danny Gatton (September 4, 1945 – October 4, 1994) was an American guitarist who fused rockabilly, jazz, and country styles to create his own distinctive style of playing. A biography, Unfinished Business: The Life and Times of Danny…
Continue Reading »You Got My Mind Messed Up - James Carr
James Carr (June 13, 1942 - January 7, 2001), was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul singer. Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahoma, Mississippi, Carr began singing in church and was performing in gospel groups…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Custom Kraft "Electra Bass Amp" (1964)
35WattRMS, 1xC15N Jensen speaker Custom Kraft (Lectrolab) Amplifiers are cheaply made tube amps from the 1950s and 1960s. They were made by Sound Projects Co. Cicero, Ill., which might suggest that they had something to do with Valco.…
Continue Reading »Sputnik Music - Harmonica George Robinson
George W. Robinson was born in Aberdeen, MS. on June 12, 1934. He learned how to play harmonica from his older brother Jesse, who was a local musician. Robinson moved to Chicago in 1952, and it was there…
Continue Reading »While We Cry - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born Kenny Wayne Brobst, on June 12, 1977, Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released several studio albums and experienced a rare level of commercial success both as a blues…
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