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Dex Romweber Duo to release Images 13 on March 18 + new single and tour
DEX ROMWEBER DUO TO RELEASE IMAGES 13 ON MARCH 18 *EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF LEAD SINGLE “ROLL ON” LAUNCHED BY POPMATTERS + *TOUR DATES JUST ADDED WITH REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND AND DOM FLEMONS OF CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS…
Continue Reading »Dharma Down - Owl Dreams - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Owl Dreams, from Dharma Down, presenting an exciting blend of European, Middle Eastern and other global styles for a fresh result. Opening with Jalla Man, keyboardist Mike…
Continue Reading »Diabolic Scene - The Hives
Ok...here's a few to stretch your thinking. What makes up a blues song. Is it guys in ties... how but a Son House tie.... is it the soloist on tele.... is it someone singing with the howl of…
Continue Reading »Dialtone/VizzTone artist: Bloodest Saxophone - Texas Queens 5 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Texas Queens 5, from Bloodest Saxophone and it's powerful. Bloodest Saxophone has been playing old school sounds since 1998. Opening with I've Got A Feeling and Diunna…
Continue Reading »Diamond In A Coalmine - Jake Chisholm - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Diamond In A Coalmine, from Jake Chisholm and I really like it. Chisholm is on of the few younger guys who are embracing the basic rudiments of rock and blues creating a…
Continue Reading »Diamond Teeth Mary with Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues
Mary Smith McClain was born on August 27, 1902. She was an African-American blues singer and entertainer. Better known as "Walking Mary" and later "Diamond Teeth Mary," she was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Mary McClain and was…
Continue Reading »Diamonds and Stones - Jake Lear - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Diamonds and Stones, the new Jake Lear release (December 4, 2012)and it's smokin'! Lear is joined by Roy Cunningham on drums and Carlos Arias on bass. The recording opens with Strange Things,…
Continue Reading »Diana Rein & Papermoon Gypsys Perform at Real Blues Festival 7
SoCal's Coolest New Blues-Rock Band! PERFORMING LOCALLY AT: Sunday, Aug. 14, 4 pm - COACH HOUSE, San Juan Capistrano "Diana Rein and the Papermoon Gypsys brought a rollicking show to the Blue Beet. Diana's bluesy voice and Kenny…
Continue Reading »Dick Clark has passed
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark (November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012) was an American game-show host, radio and television personality, and businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions, which he sold part…
Continue Reading »Dick Waterman: Focus on the Blues Myths - Michael Limnios
Photographer, agent, manager, producer, promoter, Richard Waterman is the only person inducted in The Blues Hall of Fame who was not either a performing artist or a record company executive. He established himself in the Blues community as…
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