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New West Records artist: Luther Dickinson - Blues & Ballads - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Blues & Ballads (A Folksinger's Songbook: Volume I & II) by Luther Dickinson and it is a pure delight! Opening with Othar Turner's Hurry Up Sunrise, Dickinson teams up with Turner's granddaughter,…
Continue Reading »Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea - On The Rocks - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, On The Rocks, from Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea and it's a strong airplay set. Opening with You, Joyann Parker shows a particularly soulful voice. Backed by Mark Lamoine on guitar, Mick…
Continue Reading »A Special Night With Blues Harp Women May 12th in SF
Hike Up Your Skirts and Run To The Freight & Salvage On May 12th For An Evening of Blues Harp Women Join Three Blues Harp Blowing Gals That Will Expand Your Mind! Blues Roots DJ/Promoter Norman Davis along…
Continue Reading »30th Annual Carolina Blues Festival, May 21, hosts Elvin Bishop
30th Annual Carolina Blues Festival, May 21, hosts Elvin Bishop Greensboro, NC - 2015 Rock ân Roll and 2016 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Elvin Bishop, will headline the 30th Annual Carolina Blues Festival in association with YES!…
Continue Reading »GINGER ST. JAMES ANNOUNCES 'ONE FOR THE MONEY' AND WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES
Hamilton's award-winning rockabilly / roots sweetheart's new album on Busted Flat Records April 29, 2016 STREAM "HAIR OF THE BLACKDOG" ON SOUNDCLOUD HERE With her sultry and powerful voice, sassy and commanding stage presence and a repertoire that…
Continue Reading »Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue - The Critics Go Wild!!
Seven Years In The Making! Janis: Little Girl Blue Directed by Academy Award Nominated Amy Berg Check Out The Official Trailer Click Here Check Out The Official Trailer Click Here âLikeâ Bmanâs Facebook page (available in over 50…
Continue Reading »ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Set For June 10 Release
Alligator Records has set a June 10, 2016 release date for the Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection. The 2CDs-for-the-price-of-one set -- boasting over 148 minutes of music -- features career-defining performances from blues royalty past, present and future.…
Continue Reading »Ken Valdez - Soul Renegade - New Release review
I just received the newest release (April 5, 2016), Soul Renegade, from Ken Valdez and it's adventurous. Opening with title track, Soul Renegade, Ken Valdez quickly establishes his notoriety as a singer songwriter and guitar player with a…
Continue Reading »Dixiefrog Records artists: Balkun Brothers - Self Titled - New release review
I just received the newest release, Balkun Brothers by the Balkun Brothers and it is raw, bluesy and rowdy. Opening with Been Drivin', the Balkun Brothers do have a driving beat and with over the top drumming by…
Continue Reading »Big Legal Mess artist: Jimbo Mathus - Band Of Storms - New release review
I just received the newest release, Band of Storms (May 6, 2016), from Jimbo Mathus and it's off the hook. If you read my site regularly you know that Mathus is one of my favorite writers/performers but that…
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