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Woodsongs - Paul Oscher
Paul Oscher, award-winning blues singer, songwriter, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist, (harmonica, guitar, piano, melodica, and bass harp), first came to national attention as Muddy Waters’ harmonica player, 1967-1972 following in the footsteps of Little Walter, Junior Wells, James…
Continue Reading »Woodstock Records artist: Professor Louie & The Crowmatix - Miles of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Miles Of Blues from Professor Louie & The Crowmatix and it's a mix of stripped down rural blues. Opening with L-50 Blues, featuring Professor Louie and Miss…
Continue Reading »Woodstock Records artists: Waydown Wailers - Backland Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Backland Blues from Waydown Wailers and it has flavors of the Dead and the Allmans with touches of British pop and American country. Opening with Back Door…
Continue Reading »Woodstock Records artists: Waydown Wailers - Empty Promises - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Empty Promises, from Waydown Wailers and it has a swampy, rocky, pop sound. Opening with Don't Let Life Pass You By, lead vocalist and guitar player, Dave Parker leads and easy paced…
Continue Reading »Woodward Avenue Records artist: Brothers Brown - Nowhere Left To Go - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nowhere To Go, from Brothers Brown and it's a cool mix of rock, country and blues. Opening with Junior's Back, a country rocker features LA Paul Brown…
Continue Reading »Woodward Avenue Records artist: Jacqui Brown - Love Love Love - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Love Love Love, from Jacqui Brown and it's packed with country style pop tracks and bluesy ballads. Opening with Bend, a two stepper, Jacqui on lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Work Out - LAURA B & THE MOONLIGHTERS
Laura B and the Moonlighters are an exciting seven-piece rockin’ and honkin’ rhythm and blues combo in the upbeat style of Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle and Lavern Baker. The Band is led by the talented and charismatic vocalist…
Continue Reading »Work With Me Annie - Hank Ballard & Midnighters
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto-rock 'n' roll…
Continue Reading »Work With Me Annie - Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto-rock 'n' roll…
Continue Reading »Worked Hard All My Life - Andrew "Blueblood" McMahon
Chicago bassist who worked extensively with Howlin' Wolf's band before stepping out front as a vocalist with an album for the local Dharma label, Blueblood. Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your…
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