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Blues Foundation kicks off 33rd Int'l. Blues Challenge with free concert in Clayborn Temple 1/31
THE BLUES FOUNDATION KICKS OFF ITS 33RD INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE WITH A FREE CONCERT ON JANUARY 31 The IBC’S International Showcase will feature top blues acts from around the world performing at Memphis’ historic Clayborn Temple MEMPHIS, Tenn.…
Continue Reading »Guitar Prodigy Ray Goren Plays IBC Roots & Blues Showcase
ACCLAIMED GUITAR PRODIGY RAY GOREN PERFORMS AT ROOTS & BLUES SHOWCASE IN MEMPHIS DURING IBC WEEK Thurs, Feb. 2 - PURPLE HAZE NIGHT CLUB - Set Time Approx. 4:00 PM "Teen Phenom" - Pasadena Weekly "Ray Goren is…
Continue Reading »Hear And Now Music artist: Derrick Procell - Why I Choose to Sing the Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Why I Choose To Sing The Blues, from Derrick Procell and it's interesting. Opening with The Wolf Will Howl Again, Derrick Procell has the lead on vocal with…
Continue Reading »FEB. 24 rel-JOSH HYDE (w/Sonny Landreth) "The Call of the Night"
"A gifted native son, Josh Hyde is one of my favorite artists from Louisiana. Funky, atmospheric and soulful, his new album, "The Call of the Night", was a pleasure to work on." (Sonny Landreth) https://soundcloud.com/user-45065947/sets/josh-hyde-the-call-of-the/s-CTNFD Recorded at the…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Mike Zito - Make Blues Not War - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Make Blues Not War, from Mike Zito and it's crazy good! Opening with blues rocker, Highway Mama, this track gives you that take no prisoners attitude with…
Continue Reading »Reaction Records artist: Randy McAllister - Fistful of Gumption - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fistful of Gumption, from Randy McAllister and the Scrappiest Band in the Motherland and it's flavorful. Opening with C'Mon Brothers and Sisters, a southern flavored soul track…
Continue Reading »Mid-Winter Musical Fun: Michael Hornbuckle at Oriental Theater
MID-WINTER MUSICAL FUN: MICHAEL HORNBUCKLE, AUSTIN YOUNG BAND PERFORM ALL-AGES CONCERT AT THE ORIENTAL THEATRE (Denver, CO) - What better way to shed those mid-winter blahs than with some funky, blue-eyed soul, blues, and rock from two of…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Delta Records artist: Stevie J. Blues - Back 2 Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Back 2 Blues, from Stevie J. Blues and it's a cool mix of funk, blues, soul and R&B. Opening with high stepper, Lil' Mo' Love, Stevie J leads…
Continue Reading »RIP - Jim Mouradian of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - My Thoughts are with his family and friends
Mouradian, of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters, Passes Away Jim Mouradian, bassist for Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters since 2000, suffered a massive heart attack and passed away following the band’s show on Saturday night, January 14, at…
Continue Reading »Montrose Records artist: Richard Cagle & The Voodoo Choir - Dos - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dos, from Richard Cagle & the Voodoo Choir and it's a cool rocker with bite! Opening with driving rocker, Treat Your Daddy Right, Richard Cagle on lead…
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