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Canada's National Blues Awards Land in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Hamilton
Canada's National Blues Awards Land in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and HamiltonMaple Blues Award Nominations Led by MonkeyJunk, Downchild and Steve Hill (October 30, 2014) Toronto, ON - The Toronto Blues Society will be celebrating the 18th annual…
Continue Reading »Australia's Anni Piper Launches 2014 Florida Tour November 13 in Punta Gorda
Back from Australia, bassist-vocalist, Anni Piper, brings her lively blend of "Saucy Aussie" blues to Florida for a tour that kicks off in Punta Gorda on Thursday, November 13. More info at www.annipiper.com. ANNI PIPER, AUSTRALIA'S AWARD-WINNING FIRST…
Continue Reading »Jack Bruce, Bassist for Supergroup Cream, Dead at 71
Jack Bruce, the bassist for legendary rock supergroup Cream, has died. He was 71. Bruce's family announced his death via Facebook and the musician's official website. "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: JW-Jones - Belmont Boulevard - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Belmont Boulevard, from JW-Jones and I think it's his best yet. Opening with Love Ten Times, a contemporary blues/rock number with a pinch of country, Jones and drummer Tom Hambridge handle the…
Continue Reading »Award-Winning Roots Music Artist Eric Bibb Sings About "Blues People" on New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming November 4
Award-Winning Roots Music Artist Eric Bibb Sings About Blues People on New Stony Plain Records CD, Coming November 4 Special Guests Include Taj Mahal, Guy Davis, The Blind Boys of Alabama & Ruthie Foster EDMONTON, AB – Stony…
Continue Reading »Electro-fi artists Fathead - Fatter Than Ever - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Fatter Than Ever, from Fathead and it is a full spectrum of blues influenced tracks. Opening with I Don't Want To Leave The Party, a rolling boogie, featuring John Mays on lead…
Continue Reading »Jordan Officer - I'm Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I'm Free, from Jordan Officer and it's terrific! Opening with At Least I've Got The Blues, a cool walking, Thrill Is Gone like track, Officer talks his lyrics, not unlike one of…
Continue Reading »Canadian Singer / Guitarist Drew Nelson Returns With The Other Side
"Nelson tackles not just traditional blues, but rock, country and even a bit of jazz. It’s quite the mix, but Nelson deftly pulls off the transitions. One thing about Nelson is that he’s a heck of a talent…
Continue Reading »High Energy Act coming to Phoenix, AZ!
HIGH ENERGY PERFORMER BRINGING HIS SHOW TO PHOENIX, AZ! JW-Jones, a red hot young Canadian guitar slinger/singer known as a high-energy crowd-pleaser, will bring his dynamic show to Phoenix as follows: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST RHYTHM ROOM 1019 E…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard Band - Calling All Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 23, 2014), Calling All Blues, from the Duke Robillard Band and it has a fresh feel. Opening with Down In Mexico, Robillard takes the lead on vocal on this track with…
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