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Christopher Owens Pre-Order / Tour Dates - Fat Possum Newsletter
CHRISTOPHER OWENS "LYSANDRE" After disbanding Girls, former frontman Christopher Owens returns with Lysandre. Out on January 15th 2013 on Fat Possum. Listen to "Here We Go" Pre-order "Lysandre" CD :: $13.00 LP :: $14.00 Tour Dates: 12-07 ::…
Continue Reading »Christopher Wyze & The Tellers - Naptown Blues
Christopher Wyze is a seasoned blues singer, songwriter, and harmonica player who proves it's never too late to start a brand new chapter. For decades, Christopher held down a forty-year career in advertising while singing blues covers on…
Continue Reading »Chuck Berry has died. Our prayers are with his family
Rock 'n' roll icon and musical master Chuck Berry died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis, Missouri, authorities confirmed. He was 90. The guitarist and musican defined the art form's joy and rebellion in such classics…
Continue Reading »Chuck Hall Band
Chuck Hall Band is one you're possibly never heard of. Unless you are from Arizona or are really in tune with the scene, this is a gem that you could have missed. I have seen CHB a number…
Continue Reading »Chuck Wright - Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky, from Chuck Wright and it's quite interesting. Opening with instrumental, The Weight of Silence, bassist Chuck Wright (ex Alice Cooper, Slash, Greg Allman,…
Continue Reading »Chump Man Blues - Jack Blackman
Since finding an old Jedson guitar in the loft around 7 years ago, Jack Blackman set about meeting a challenge set by his dad. “Learn ten chords properly and I’ll buy you a decent one!” A few days…
Continue Reading »Church Bells Blues - Luke Jordan
Luke Jordan (January 28, 1892 – June 25, 1952) was an American blues guitarist and vocalist of some renown in his local area of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States, his professional career started at…
Continue Reading »Cigareets, Whuskey, & Wild Women - Big Three Trio
"Cigareets, Whuskey & Wild Women" the drunken version by 'Big Three Trio' formed in 1946 Chicago IL. USA. Willie Dixon bass, Leonard "Baby Doo" Caston piano, and Ollie Crawford guitar recorded on the Columbia label and had one…
Continue Reading »Cigarettes and Coffee Blues - Lefty Frizzell
William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) was an American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a proponent of honky tonk music. His relaxed style of singing was an influence on…
Continue Reading »Circus Mind - Bioluminate - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bioluminate, from Circus Mind and it's a cool, New Orleans, swampy set. Opening with funky, West End Road, Mark Rechler on vocal and keys leads the way…
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