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If You're A Viper - One Worth Watching
Here's something a little different... need a chuckle? "If You're a Viper" (sometimes titled "If You'se a Viper") is a jazz song composed by Stuff Smith. It was first recorded by Smith and his Onyx Club Boys in…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender "Harvard" (1960)
Another great small Fender Amp. Year: 1955-1962 Model: Harvard Model No: 5F10, 6G10 Config: Combo Control Panel: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12 Conrol Layout: Fuse (¾A), Power Sw, Pilot Lamp, Tone, Vol, In,…
Continue Reading »I'm A Hog For You - Clifton Chenier
Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 - December 12, 1987), a Creole French-speaking native of Opelousas, Louisiana, was an eminent performer and recording artist of Zydeco, which arose from Cajun and Creole music, with R&B, jazz, and blues influences.…
Continue Reading »International Blues Allstars
Not many living blues musicians can say they have performed with and recorded for legends like Big Mama Thornton, Tina Turner, Bruce Willis, Luther Tucker, Jimmy McCracklin, Pee Wee Crayton, Carla Thomas, Booker T. Jones, Percy Mayfield, Etta…
Continue Reading »Maxwell Street - Robert Nighthawk
Born: November 30, 1909 | Died: November 5, 1967 | Instrument: Guitar, slide A highly influential blues slide guitarist Robert Nighthawk, adapted and refined his technique on the instrument to accompany his mournful vocal style. Elmore James, Muddy…
Continue Reading »Ride With Me - Bob Corritore
Over two-plus decades, Bob Corritore has become one of the most reliable sidemen as a talented blues harmonica player, popular with younger musicians and veterans. This compilation features Corritore in a variety of settings over that 20-year period,…
Continue Reading »Prisoner Of Love - Albert King
Raw and rough but hey... it's tough to find good old footage of Albert at his best. Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE Enjoy! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50…
Continue Reading »Gary Clark Jr. Hits the Road for the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour on May 17th
Buzz Building on Texas-Born Singer-Guitarist in Anticipation of His Upcoming Album Debut for Warner Bros. Records Due Later This Year Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will hit the road for the first annual Bonnaroo Buzz Tour…
Continue Reading »Baby Please Don't Go- Ted Nugent
Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent (pronounced /˙tɛd nu˙dʒɪnt/; born December 13, 1948) is an American guitarist, musician, vocalist, and activist. From Detroit, Michigan, he originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, before embarking on a…
Continue Reading »Baby Please Dont Go
How can anyone not love Lightnin! Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982[1]), better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, from Houston, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine included Hopkins…
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