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Put Together Records artist: The Reverend Shawn Amos - The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 16, 2015), The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You, from The Reverend Shawn Amos and it's funky blues time! Opening with gospel style track, Days of Depression, Amos, on lead vocal is…
Continue Reading »Chicago Blues Extravaganza This Friday at The Rhythm Room
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Continue Reading »NOTED GUITARIST "SMOKIN'" JOE KUBEK PASSES AT AGE 58
NOTED GUITARIST "SMOKIN'" JOE KUBEK PASSES AT AGE 58 Acclaimed guitarist Smokin' Joe Kubek passed away yesterday while on tour in North Carolina. He was 58. There's no question why he was given the nickname "Smokin’." He was…
Continue Reading »Jeff Fetterman - Bottle Full Of Blues - New release review
I just received the newest release, Bottle Full Of Blues, from Jeff Fetterman Band and it's quite good! Opening with Paradise, influences of Jimi Hendrix and Texas blues guitarists are readily apparent. Strong driving guitar riffs by Fetterman…
Continue Reading »Smokin Joe Kubek has passed - My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Johnny Main of the 44's has posted that Smokin Joe Kubek has suffered a heart attack in his room before his show. He is reportedly passed. I will provide more information as I have it. It is a…
Continue Reading »Don't miss the FREE Bukka White Blues Festival next weekend, October 16th & 17th!
Don't miss the FREE Bukka White Blues Festival next weekend, October 16th & 17th! Held in Aberdeen, Mississippi at the beautiful Blue Bluff Recreation Area on Lock & Dam Road along the banks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Enjoy…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: Andy Poxon - Must Be Crazy - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Must Be Crazy, from Andy Poxon and it's terrific. I had reviewed Poxon's earlier releases, most recently Red Roots. and I can tell you without question the kid is getting better by…
Continue Reading »Yellow Dog Records artists: The Ragpicker String Band - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The Ragpicker String Band by Mary Flower, Rich DelGrosso and Martin Grosswendt and it's refreshing. Opening with Walter Vinson's Honey Babe, Martin takes the lead on vocals and guitar with Mary on…
Continue Reading »Shemekia Copeland To Appear On NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday" On 10/10
SHEMEKIA COPELAND TO APPEAR ON NPR'S WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY Host Scott Simon Talks To Copeland About Outskirts Of Love NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday will air an interview and performance with singer Shemekia Copeland on October 10. Host Scott…
Continue Reading »New Anthem for the Blues!
AWARD-WINNING BLUES ARTIST PENS NEW ANTHEM FOR THE BLUES! Acclaimed bluesman Zac Harmon, winner of both major awards from the Blues Foundation – the International Blues Challenge and the Blues Music Award – has come up with a…
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