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Centenary Blues THIRD ANNUAL BLUESFEST March 9-10
THIRD ANNUAL BLUESFEST March 9-10 A two-night extravaganza HACKETTSTOWN — Internationally renowned Roomful of Blues and Rob Paparozzi (formerly of Blood, Sweat & Tears) and his blues band, Hudson River Rats, are the headliners for the 2012 Centenary…
Continue Reading »Chain Gang - Ry Cooder, Bobby King
The duo of soul singers Bobby King and Terry Evans first teamed on the Los Angeles club circuit of the early '70s; both also enjoyed prolific session careers, and in 1974 lent their distinctive harmonies to Ry Cooder's…
Continue Reading »Chains and Bones - David Liberty - New release Review
I just received the newest release (January 13, 2014) from David Liberty and it is certainly different from anything else that I have ever reviewed. Opening with Settling, a folk style track electrified, David sings in a euro…
Continue Reading »Chalet Music, LLC artist: Peter Novelli - St Amant Sessions - New release Review
I just received the newest release, St Amant Sessions, from Peter Novelli and it and it has a lot of variety. Opening with Louisiana Sunrise with a country 2 step feel, Novelli, a vocalist and guitar player is…
Continue Reading »Chalk My Toy - Willie "61" Blackwell
Some believe that Willie Blackwell was born around 1898. Another source claims that he was born on December 25, 1905 in LaGrange, TN. He reportedly spent his early years in Memphis. He was originally a piano player, but…
Continue Reading »Challenge Records artist: Markus Burger - The Vienna Sessions - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Vienna Sessions, by Markus Burger and it's an interesting exploration in piano. Opening with Daybreak, German born, Markus Burger creates an calm interpretation of early morning…
Continue Reading »Champagne And Reefer - Ian Moore
Ian Moore (born August 8, 1968 in Berkeley, California, USA) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. He studied fiddle as a child, but switched to guitar when wrist problems interfered. His music contains elements of folk,…
Continue Reading »Champagne and Reefer - Mojo Buford, Bob Stroger, Bob Margolin, and Kenny Smith
George "Mojo" Buford (November 10, 1929 – October 11, 2011) was an American blues harmonica player, best known for his work in Muddy Waters' band. Buford relocated from Hernando, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee in his youth, where he…
Continue Reading »Champs Elysées Blues - Joe Uncle Cooper
COOPER, JOE UNCLE (g) b. 1914-0630, YAZOO CO., MS Sorry ...All I could find. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for…
Continue Reading »Chance of Rain - Peter Karp & Sue Foley
Gifted singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and American troubadour, Peter Karp, is a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life emotions, humor, and candor. With an upbringing that was equal parts southern Alabama and the swamps of New Jersey,…
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