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One Meat Ball- Calvin Russell
He was born a few minutes after a full solar eclipse, on the dark side of the planet, as it slipped from the grasp of the shadow of the Moon. Raised behind Pete Pistol’s Wrecking Yard at the…
Continue Reading »One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood
George Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is a blues rock vocalist/guitarist from Wilmington, Delaware known for his hit song "Bad to the Bone" as well as for covers of blues standards such as Hank Williams' "Move It On…
Continue Reading »A Good Leavin' Alone - Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater
Clearwater is best known for being part of the Chicago blues scene since the 1950s. He performs both within the U.S. (especially around the Chicago, Illinois area, where he resides) and internationally, such as at blues festivals in…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Pro-Amp (1953)
Next installment in cool blues amps. Year: 1947-1953 Model: Pro Model No: 5A5, 5B5, 5C5 Config: Combo Control Panel: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12 Conrol Layout: Fuse (2A), Power Sw, Pilot Lamp, Vol,…
Continue Reading »San Ho Zay - Kirk Fletcher Band
As a two time W.C. Handy Award nominee, who has toured with Lynwood Slim, Janiva Magness, Charlie Musselwhite and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as well as performing with James Cotton, Pine Top Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Mojo Buford, Ted Harvey,…
Continue Reading »Groove - Johnny Childs
The album is called Groove and a groove it has. This cd I have to admit is like nothing I have ever heard. It has it all...quirky lyrics, unconventional delivery, experimental soloing, interesting use of effects with a…
Continue Reading »I Got Me a Woman - Eric Gales
Blues guitar phenom Eric Gales was born and raised in Memphis, learning to play at age four from older brothers Eugene and Manuel in imitation of their upside-down, left-handed style (a tradition actually passed down from their grandfather,…
Continue Reading »Wondering whats up with Eric Gales?
Eric Gales Returns to Hollywood May 25th! Sunset Live Presents Key Club Hollywood: An Evening with Eric Gales and El Javi and Ruben Reza Eric Gales (aka Raw Dawg) (born October 29, 1974, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American…
Continue Reading »Folksongs of the American Longhair - Dege Legg
Long awaited review of Dege's new cd. You won't be disappointed. This cd is not like anything I've ever heard so it's hard to compare it. I know I like it. 10 songs and all enjoyable. It is…
Continue Reading »Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan
Does Bob have the blues... I really like this song and video “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new…
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