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You Can Stay But That Noise Gotta Go - ALBERT STORO
Houston blues band... Albert Storo and the Soul Hustlers...Straight Up, No Frills, Electric "Texas Fried, Chicago Funked Blues". Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - ”LIKE” “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available…
Continue Reading »You Can Talk About Me - Jessie Mae Hemphill
As I stepped into Jessie Mae Hemphill’s trailer, my eyes fell upon Sweet Pea (her dog) and a revolver. By the end of that first meeting, I couldn’t help thinking that this was the allure of Jessie Mae.…
Continue Reading »You Can't Have Nothin' - Tino Gonzales
Born in the Southside of the Bluestown Chicago in 1951, Tino Gonzales, grew up with the sounds of Latin, Blues, R & B, Jazz, and Soul. All have contributed to his musical foundations. Having served his apprenticeship with…
Continue Reading »You Can't Keep a Big Man Down - Big Joe and the Dynaflows new release review
They say you can't judge a book by it's cover but in this case I think the name says it all. The name fits their sound and they keep the swing blues cranking throughout. For me the standout…
Continue Reading »You Can't Loose What Your Never Had
Always dignified... Mud is the king of the Chicago blues!! McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913[1] – April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters , was an American blues musician, generally considered the Father of modern Chicago blues. Blues…
Continue Reading »You Can't Lose What You Never Had
Muddy Waters is one of my all time favorites..and most every great player in his day played in his band. he would just drop into a club for an hour or so and the musicians would cluster to…
Continue Reading »You changed Precious's life!
Your Support Ensures the Survival of the Roots - Donate Today Precious Bryant relaxes in her newly installed mobile home Music Maker is dedicated to the preservation of the Roots, musical traditions that share a birthplace among our…
Continue Reading »You Cried For Me - Roxy Perry
A child prodigy, Roxy started out fronting swing bands at the famous Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York and performed her first major concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California at age 9. In…
Continue Reading »You Didn't Have To G0 -- Johnny B. Moore
Johnny B. Moore (born Johnny Belle Moore, January 24, 1950, Clarksdale, Mississippi) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of Koko Taylor's backing band in the mid 1970s, but…
Continue Reading »You Don't Know Me - Richard Manuel/The Band
Richard George Manuel (April 3, 1943 – March 4, 1986) was a Canadian composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his contributions to and membership in The Band. Richard Manuel was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. His father…
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