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Chicago bluesman 'Honeyboy' Edwards dead at 96 - Chicago Tribune
David "Honeyboy" Edwards, a bluesman who was a living, breathing link to blues legend Robert Johnson, died early Monday morning of congestive heart failure while resting at home, according to the performer's official website. He was 96. Born…
Continue Reading »Chicago Bluesman Toronzo Cannon Signs With Alligator Records
Trouble viewing this email? Click here. CHICAGO BLUESMAN TORONZO CANNON SIGNS WITH ALLIGATOR RECORDS New Album Due In Early 2016 "Among the cream of the next generation of blues musicians making their name on the Chicago scene." --Blues…
Continue Reading »Chicago Bob Nelson
"Chicago" Bob Nelson ( July 4, 1944, Bogalusa, Louisiana January 17, 2013], United States) was an American blues musician. Chicago Bob Nelson was a harmonica player and singer who is known for amalgamating Louisiana and Chicago blues styles.…
Continue Reading »Chicago Midnight - Shun Kikuta
Shun is an internationally renowned musician traveling around the world entertaining audiences with his soulful, explosive, and heart-retching music. He crosses the globe including Europe, Bahamas, Central America, Asia, Oceania and Canada several times each year touring with…
Continue Reading »Chicago Stomp - Jimmy Blythe
He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, and moved to Chicago, Illinois around 1916, studying with pianist Clarence Jones. He was an all-round pianist, who generally incorporated boogie-woogie styles into more varied pieces such as "Chicago Stomps"…
Continue Reading »Chicago Storytellin': Singer-Songwriter Jeff Powers in Concert This Weekend at the Elbo Room
Storytellin': Singer-Songwriter Jeff Powers Makes Chicago Debut At The Elbo Room - Saturday, October 20 "(Powers is a) poet, troubadour, emigre' returning home with tall tales and hard-lived insights... from his Hendrix-like blues-based guitar riffs and sixties references…
Continue Reading »Chicago-Based Blues and Roots Singer/Guitarist Christian Collin Embraces the "Spirit of the Blues" on New CD, Coming July 10 on C-Train Records
Chicago-Based Blues and Roots Singer/Guitarist Christian Collin Embraces the Spirit of the Blues on New CD, Coming July 10 on C-Train Records CHICAGO, IL – Christian Collin announces a July 10 release date for Spirit of the Blues,…
Continue Reading »Chicago-Based Blues/Roots Guitarist Voo Davis Creates a "Midnight Mist" on His New CD, Coming April 28 on Butter & Bacon Records, with Bonus Video Included
Chicago-Based Blues/Roots Guitarist Voo Davis Creates a Midnight Mist on His New CD, Coming April 28 on Butter & Bacon Records, with Bonus Video Included CHICAGO, IL – Guitarist/singer Voo Davis announces an April 28 release date for…
Continue Reading »Chicago-Based Roots Goliath Frank Bang & the Secret Stash Set to Unleash New "Double Dare" CD on May 21 from Blue Hoss Records
Chicago-Based Roots Goliath Frank Bang & the Secret Stash Set to Unleash New Double Dare CD on May 21 from Blue Hoss Records Former Buddy Guy Band Guitarist Spreads His Gospel of Musical Truths on Eclectic Fifth Album…
Continue Reading »Chickahoming Marsh Records artist: Rusty Gear - Against The Grain featuring Bekka Bramlett - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Against The Grain featuring Bekka Bramlett, from Rusty Gear and it's a solid blend of rock, blues and country. Opening with bluesy ballad, Ashes of Desire, Bekka…
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