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Eclecto Groove Records artist: Kara Grainger - Shiver and Sigh - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 16, 2013), Shiver and Sigh from Kara Grainger and its a slick mix of blues grooves, R&B moves and pop country sounds. Opening with Little Pack Of Lies, Grainger shows her…
Continue Reading »Eclecto Groove Records artist: My Own Holiday - Reason To Bleed - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 17, 2015), Reason To Bleed, from My Own Holiday and it's raggedly cool! This two piece band featuring Joey Chrisman on guitar and vocal and Nick Bartolo on drums opens with…
Continue Reading »Eclecto Groove Records artist: Shane Dwight - This House - New release Review
I just received the newest release (April 15, 2014), This House, from Shane Dwight and it really has it's own character and a bunch of charisma. Opening with the title track, This House, a R&B structured track done…
Continue Reading »Eddie 9V - Left My Soul In Memphis - New Release Review
OK...You may only get one or two a year...this is it! I just had the opportunity to review the new release, Left My Soul In Memphis, from Eddie 9V (9 Volt) and it's terrific! You like blues singers...you…
Continue Reading »Eddie Ate Dynamite - Jason Vivone and the Billy Bats - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Eddie Ate Dynamite (January 28, 2014) from Jason Vivone and the Billy Bats and it's a modern Louis Jordan with a twist. Opening with Cut Those Apron Strings, Vivone lets off a…
Continue Reading »Eddie Cusic
Eddie Cusic was born in 1926 in Leland, Mississippi. He grew up farming with his family and was first inspired to play the blues from hearing men play at suppers and other get-togethers in his community. Like many…
Continue Reading »Eddie Cusic - At His House - Leland - Mississippi
Eddie Cusic was born in 1926 in Leland, Mississippi. He grew up farming with his family and was first inspired to play the blues from hearing men play at suppers and other get-togethers in his community. Like many…
Continue Reading »Eddie King and the Swamp Bees
Eddie King (April 21, 1938 – March 14, 2012) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Living Blues once stated "King is a potent singer and player with a raw, gospel-tinged voice and an aggressive, thick-toned…
Continue Reading »Eddie King and the Swamp Bees
The Swamp Bees! Originally formed as Eddie King's backup band for his Ohio gigs, we decided to keep a good thing going and play our own gigs, too. Our individual resumes are a mile long, but here's a…
Continue Reading »Eddie King Milton has passed
I'm sad to report the death today of Eddie King, longtime guitar player with Koko Taylor's Blues Machine and Chicago blues veteran. Eddie died in Peoria; he had been in declining health for a long time. Sweet, nice…
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