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Boogie Children - D.C. Bender
D.C. Bender whose real surname was Bendy, was born in Arbana, TX. on June 19, 1919. He cut one two-sided single for Gold Star in 1949 billed as D.C. Washington, in Houston. He didn't record again as a…
Continue Reading »Boogie King - Shane Dwight
Shane Dwight is a charismatic and supremely talented guitarist, soulful vocalist, prolific songwriter and one of the brightest young up-and-coming stars on the rock/blues scene today. Shane has performed at prestigious concerts such as the Monterey Blues Festival,…
Continue Reading »Boogie Man in the Motor City - The John Lee Hooker Story - Part 1
John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was a highly influential American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Hooker began his life as the son of a sharecropper, William Hooker, and rose to prominence performing his own…
Continue Reading »Boogie Now- Guitar Shorty
John Henry Fortescue b. January 24, 1923 in Belhaven, North Carolina d. May 26, 1976 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina NOTE: This is the original Guitar Shorty. There's another 'Guitar Shorty' (currently active) by the real name of…
Continue Reading »Boogie Patrol - Man On Fire - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Man On Fire from Boogie Patrol and it's super. Opening with Players Blues, Boogie Patrol hits the floor with horns blazing (Kim Beachum on trumpet, Gareth Hughes…
Continue Reading »Boogie The Joint - Hubert Robinson
Hubert Robinson had a two-year span as a blues vocalist on the Houston recording scene. His first record was released on Eddie's in 1949 under the name of Hubert Roberson and Orchestra. He moved to the Macy's label…
Continue Reading »Boogie Tune - The Delta Saints
The Delta Saints are an interesting mix of delta blues, rock, and soul with a solid groove oriented rhythm section, furious harmonica lines, and a Dobro tone that will melt your soul. If you support live Blues acts,…
Continue Reading »Boogie Woogie - Meade Lux Lewis
Meade Lux Lewis (September 1905 – June 7, 1964) was a United States pianist and composer, noted for his work in the boogie-woogie style. His best known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded in various contexts,…
Continue Reading »Boogie Woogie - Meade Lux Lewis
Meade Lux Lewis (September 1905 – June 7, 1964) was a American pianist and composer, noted for his work in the boogie-woogie style. His best known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded in various contexts, often…
Continue Reading »Boogie Woogie Barbecue - Mitch Woods and his rocket 88s
Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage, not for two years but two decades. Taking their inspiration from the great jump n' boogie outfits of the late 40s…
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