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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…
Continue Reading »Dick's Picks Vol. 21 - Grateful Dead - New Release Review
I just received the latest release of Grateful Dead music from the vault, Dick's Picks Vol. 21. This 3 disc set is a bit different from the others that I have reviewed in that it showcases many tracks…
Continue Reading »Dickey Betts - Winterland San Francisco, CA 12/14/1974 - Stilladog - Guest Reviewer
Dickey Betts - guitar, dobro, vocals Jeff Hanna - guitar Spooner Oldham - organ Vassar Clements - violin John Hughey - pedal steel guitar Oscar Underwood Adams - mandolin Stray Straton - bass, vocals Bonnie Bramlett - vocals,…
Continue Reading »DICKEY BETTS TO HEADLINE ALS SUPPORT BENEFIT CONCERT FESTIVAL FOR “DANGEROUS” DAN TOLER ON NOVEMBER 12TH & 13T
DICKEY BETTS TO HEADLINE ALS SUPPORT BENEFIT CONCERT FESTIVAL FOR “DANGEROUS” DAN TOLER ON NOVEMBER 12TH & 13TH SARASOTA, FL - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dickey Betts and his Great Southern Band have signed on to…
Continue Reading »Dickie's Dream - Count Basie , Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Gerry Mulligan
Gerald Joseph "Gerry" Mulligan (April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger. Though Mulligan is primarily known as one of the leading baritone saxophonists in jazz history – playing the…
Continue Reading »Did Robert Johnson really sell his soul?
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced later generations of…
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