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EDDIE KIRKLAND
Eddie Kirkland (August 16, 1923 – February 27, 2011) was an American blues guitarist, harmonicist, singer, and songwriter. Kirkland, known as the "Gypsy of the Blues" for his rigorous touring schedules, played and toured with John Lee Hooker…
Continue Reading »Eddie Shaw & The 757 Allstars - Still Riding High - New Release Review
I was talking to my new friend Jackie Scott a few weeks back and she asked if i was familiar with the new Eddie Shaw recordings. I am now and it is hot! The release has 8 tracks…
Continue Reading »Eddy Clearwater has passed - My thoughts are with his family and friends
BLUES LEGEND EDDY CLEARWATER: JANUARY 10, 1935 - JUNE 1, 2018 Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure on Friday, June 1, in his hometown of Skokie, Illinois. He was 83. Born Edward…
Continue Reading »Eden Brent - Jigsaw Heart
There's a ton going on with the Mississippian: + NPR
Continue Reading »Edgar Winter is coming Mayne Stage!
Edgar Winter April 12 | 7:30pm Keyboardist. Percussionist. Saxophonist. Edgar Winter plays them all and sings as he plays. Thanks to his invention of the keyboard strap, he is allowed to roam freely with his instruments for an…
Continue Reading »EDGAR'S BOOGIE - Edgar Hayes' Stardusters
Pianist and bandleader Edgar Hayes is best remembered today for his 1938 version of Hoagy Carmichael's ''Stardust,'' the only hit song for Hayes. The recording features his light, tinkling piano style and is still today considered to be…
Continue Reading »Edge of the World - Shawn Pittman
This thing just smells of small town Texas. I mean this thing oozes the blues. I am listening to Shawn's work for the first time but I really like it. Now when I say it oozes Texas I…
Continue Reading »Edmonton Blues Festival on August 21, 22 & 23
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Continue Reading »Edmonton's LaBatt Blues Festival reflections- correspondent Bob Corritore
Edmonton's LaBatt Blues Festival reflections. Thanks to festival producers Cam Hayden and Carrol Deen for an amazing experience last weekend at Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, in the Canadian province of Alberta. What makes this festival so special is…
Continue Reading »Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, August 19, 20 and 21 in Alberta, Canada!
Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, is a three day event of international blues held every August at the beautiful "Heritage Amphitheatre" in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The festival is produced by Carrol Deen and Cam Hayden, whose deep understanding and…
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