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Bright Eyes - Big Bill Broonzy and Washboard Sam with Big Crawford
Standing 6'5" and weighing 300-plus, Ernest "Big" Crawford loomed large in Chicago's explosive postwar blues scene. Crawford's slapped upright lines pushed recordings by the likes of Little Walter, Big Bill Broonzy, and Memphis Slim, but his work with…
Continue Reading »Bright Lights, Big City - JIMMY REED
Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of…
Continue Reading »Bright Lights, Big City - Milwaukee Slim
The HouseRockin’ Blues Revue is a Milwaukee-based Chicago style blues band...a six piece powerhouse that pays tribute to the blues masters of the 50’s and 60’s. With members who’ve played with the likes of B.B. King, The Legendary…
Continue Reading »Bring It On Home - The David Raphael Band
The David Raphael Band have been quietly taking the UK live music scene by storm over recent months with appearances as far afield as Colne and Ashburton. Have a look around the site and come along and see…
Continue Reading »Bring It On Home To Me - Big John Russel
1. Als jongetje van 13 sleepte hij in Suriname de titel "Surinaamse Elvis" in de wacht bij een talentenjacht. 2. Kreeg, nadat hij een optreden voor de toenmalige koningin Juliana en Prins Bernhard in Suriname had gedaan, van…
Continue Reading »BRING IT ON HOME TO ME/ BACKDOOR MAN - Grandpa Elliott and Stony B.
Now this is entertainment...compliments of my friend Herman! Grandpa has been a New Orleans street icon for decades. His music and comforting presence have touched countless hearts throughout the years. When you think of the French Quarter you…
Continue Reading »BRITISH BANDLEADER CHRIS BARBER RECEIVES OVERDUE U.S. RECOGNITION WITH TWO-CD ANTHOLOGY ON PROPER RECORDS ON MAY 8
BRITISH BANDLEADER CHRIS BARBER RECEIVES OVERDUE U.S. RECOGNITION WITH TWO-CD ANTHOLOGY ON PROPER RECORDS ON MAY 8 Features music from Barber’s incredible 60-year career including previously unreleased collaborations with Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Jools…
Continue Reading »British Blues Awards, Limited Edition Digi-pack and duet with Lorraine Crosby.
Hot on the tail of multiple nominations in the U.S Trevor Sewell has now started to make waves in his home territory – the UK. He is currently nominated in the British Blues Awards for ‘Best Original Blues…
Continue Reading »British Blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor announces Borderline concert
- ONE NIGHT ONLY - LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE BORDERLINE SUNDAY 12th MAY 2013 FILMED FOR A LIVE DVD RELEASE IN NOVEMBER Photo Credit: © Lee Millward TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY 25th MARCH 24 HR BOX…
Continue Reading »British Blues Guitarist Trevor Sewell Wins Holloywood Music In Media Award at the HMMA in Los Angeles
British musician Trevor Sewell won the Best Blues Award in the prestigious Awards ceremony in the U.S.A. Other nominated acts included Linkin Park and the lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Smokey Robinson at the ‘Red Carpet‘ ceremony,…
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