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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…
Continue Reading »Chickasaw Special - Noah Lewis
Noah Lewis (September 3, 1890 or 1895 – February 7, 1961) was an American jug band and country blues musician, generally known for playing the harmonica. Lewis was born a "woodcall" (no known father) in Henning, Tennessee, United…
Continue Reading »Chicken - Lubriphonic
Chicago grown funk & soul band LUBRIPHONIC has been touring the country playing sold out shows with Widespread Panic, George Clinton & P-Funk, Buddy Guy, Maceo Parker, Dumpstaphunk and many other great bands. They just played two days…
Continue Reading »Chicken Coup Records artist: Music Soup - Upbeat Mood - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Upbeat Mood, from Music Soup and it's cool, uptempo and spontaneous. Opening with Korean Apartment, guitarist, Nestor Dimopoulos plays long flowing guitar lead, joined by Eviginia Karlafti…
Continue Reading »Chicken Coup Records artist: Tony Monaco Trio - Over and Over - New Release Reivew
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Over and Over, by Tony Monaco Trio and it's a super groove. Opening with Da Daddy a high energy bop with Tony Monaco on B3 playing the…
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