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Born Under Bad Sign - Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter is in the studio working on his newest release for Megaforce Records. This recording will include Johnny doing his versions of songs that helped shape his legendary talent. Produced by guitarist Paul Nelson the CD will…
Continue Reading »Born With the Highway Blues - J C Burris
The nephew of Sonny Terry, Johnny "J.C." Burris was also a blues harmonica player, though he didn't record too much. He is noted for his use of African rhythm bones, two sticks played like castanets that can be…
Continue Reading »Borracho - Duca Belintani
Duca Belintani celebrates 25 years of career with new CD "Na Trilha do Blues." New Work of Guitarist Duca Belintani, turned to the instrumental blues, the album features the maturity of a musician. From 1986 until now, Duca…
Continue Reading »Bosco Stomp - Aldus Roger
Cajun musician Aldus Roger was born on February 10, 1915, in Carencro, Louisiana. He learned to play the accordion at age eight by watching other Cajun musicians, including his father, Francis, and renowned Cajun artist Lawrence Walker. A…
Continue Reading »Boston are back with their first new album in over 10 years!
On Monday December 9th, BOSTON’s latest studio album, "Life, Love & Hope" will be released in the UK by Frontiers Records. More than a decade in the making, the new album features 11 tracks replete with the classic…
Continue Reading »Boston Blackie and Sunnyland Slim
Blackie Boston Born: Nov. 6, 1943 Panola, AL R&B Vocals, Guitar aka Bennie Joe Houston Source: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Boston Blackie (Bennie Joe Houston) (aka Dog Man) - Died 7-11-1993 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Shot…
Continue Reading »Boston-Based Guitarist Peter Ward Sets October 20 Release Date for His New CD, "Blues on My Shoulders," on Gandy Dancer Records; Special Guests Include Ronnie Earl, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones and Sax Gordon Beadle
Boston-Based Guitarist Peter Ward Sets October 20 Release Date for His New CD, Blues on My Shoulders, on Gandy Dancer Records Special Guests Include Ronnie Earl, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones and Sax Gordon Beadle BOSTON, MA –…
Continue Reading »Bottle It Up And Go - Big John Greer
Big John Greer (November 21, 1923 – May 12, 1972) was an American blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist, best known for his recordings from 1949 to 1955, which included "Got You On My Mind" and "Bottle It Up…
Continue Reading »Bottle It up and Go - Tommy McClennan
Tommy McClennan (January 4, 1905 – circa 1962) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist.McClennan was born in Durant, Mississippi, United States, and grew up in the town. He played and sang blues in a rough, energetic…
Continue Reading »Bottleneck Blues - Sylvester Weaver & Walter Beasley
Sylvester Weaver (July 25, 1897 – April 4, 1960) was an American blues guitar player and pioneer of country blues. On October 23, 1923, he recorded in New York City with the blues singer Sara Martin "Longing for…
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