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When I Lay My Burden Down - Furry Lewis
Walter E. "Furry" Lewis (March 6, 1893 - September 14, 1981) was an American country blues guitarist and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. Lewis was one of the first of the old-time blues musicians of the 1920s to be…
Continue Reading »When I Lay My Burden Down - Mississippi Fred McDowell
Most of these guys never got their due. Sad! Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972) known by his stage name; Mississippi Fred McDowell, was an American Hill country blues singer and guitar player. Get Facebook…
Continue Reading »When I'm Gone (She Treats Me Mean And Evil) - Joe Hill Louis
Joe Hill Louis (September 23, 1921 – August 5, 1957), born Lester Hill, was an American singer, guitarist, harmonica player and one-man band. He is significant, along with fellow Memphis bluesman Doctor Ross, as one of only a…
Continue Reading »When I've Been Drinking - Brother John Sellers
Brother John Sellers (May 27, 1924, Clarksdale, Mississippi - March 27, 1999, Manhattan) was an American gospel and folk singer. Sellers played in gospel tent shows while young. He was discovered by Mahalia Jackson, who brought him to…
Continue Reading »When It Comes To The Blues - J C Crossfire - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, When It Comes To The Blues by J C Crossfire. Opening with the title track, When It Comes To The Blues, a slinky blues track with JC leading the way on vocal…
Continue Reading »When It Rains, It Really Pours - PJ Tone
Stripped to the Bone Roots, Blues, Swing, Soul, Swamp, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll Rhythm & Blues! Pete Jamestone - Guitar, Bass, Harp & Vocals, Amanda Louisiana - Vocals, Sax & Bass, Dave "Nails" Nelson - Drums If you…
Continue Reading »When It's Old - Missing Cat
Well, it all started back in year zero with a band called Delta and a lot of smoke, later there was talk of world domination and of course enlightenment. We decided that if it was in fact noise…
Continue Reading »When My First Wife Left Me - R.L. Burnside
R. L. Burnside (November 23, 1926 – September 1, 2005), born Robert Lee Burnside, was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist who lived much of his life in and around Holly Springs, Mississippi. He played music for…
Continue Reading »When My Left Eye Jumps - Tommy Castro Band
Born in San Jose, California in 1955, Castro first picked up a guitar at age 10. He came under the spell of Eric Clapton, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield and other blues-rock players. As he got older, Castro moved…
Continue Reading »When the Devils Got Your Name - Eddy Gartry & Blues State UK
A SURPRISE FROM THE HEART OF WALES... Amidst the scenic hills and picturesque landscape along the Welsh/English border, (where the magic mushrooms grow and beer is still £2.25 a pint) a very interesting secret has been harboured. Until…
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