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Cry Over Me - Lonesome Lee
Jimmie Lee Robinson Born: April 30, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois Died: July 6, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois Jimmie Lee Robertson was part of the generation of blues performers who helped establish Maxwell Street in Chicago as a famous…
Continue Reading »Cry To Me - Freddie Scott
Freddie Scott (April 24, 1933 – June 4, 2007) was an American soul singer and songwriter. His biggest hits were "Hey, Girl", a top ten US pop hit in 1963, and "Are You Lonely For Me", a no.1…
Continue Reading »Cryin All The Time - 3TonSoul
Back in "the day"...Andy (guitar), and Mike (bass & vocals) performed together in a Detroit area Rock band called FREEDOM. At that time, Mike was a keyboard player. Bands usually have a limited lifespan, and when the members…
Continue Reading »CRYING - BLUE SMITTY
Claude "Blue Smitty" Smith, b Nov 26, 1924, in Marietta, Arkansas allegedly taught Muddy Waters, already an accomplished slide guitar player in the 1940s, how to finger the fretboard of his instrument. Smitty's lightning runs on "Crying" are…
Continue Reading »Crying The Blues - James Rivers
James Rivers was born in 1938 in New Orleans. In the late 1950s he was a member of Huey Smith’s band the Clowns, and went on to play in numerous sessions including hits by Al Johnson and Earl…
Continue Reading »Crystal Vision - Eric Gales
Eric Gales (aka Raw Dawg) (born October 29, 1974, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American blues-rock guitarist, originally hailed as a child prodigy. As of 2010[update] Gales has recorded nine albums on major record labels, and has done session…
Continue Reading »CSP Records artist - Janet Ryan - Mama Soul - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Mama Soul, from Janet Ryan and it's a mover! Janet has a powerful voice and her band is really terrific. Opening with He Burned That Bridge which features some great piano by…
Continue Reading »CSP Records artist: Nina Massara - Watch Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review Watch Me, the most recent release from Nina Massara and it's strong. Opening with title track, Watch Me, you are instantly drawn in to a New Orleans bounce, compliments Colin Brooks,…
Continue Reading »CSP Records Signs Massachusetts-Based Singer Janet Ryan & Will Release Her New CD, "Mama Soul," on April 16
CSP Records Signs Massachusetts-Based Singer Janet Ryan and Will Release Her New CD, Mama Soul, on April 16 DALLAS, TX – Texas-based CSP Records has announced the signing of soul/blues singer Janet Ryan and will release her label…
Continue Reading »Cubeye Music artists: Dave Schumacher & Cubeye - Agua Con Gas - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Aqua Con Gas, from Dave Schumacher & Cubeye and it really moves. Opening with title track, Aqua Con Gas, Dave Schumacher on bari sax lays the foundation…
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