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Etta James - The Montreux Years - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Montreux Years, from Etta James and it's dynamite. Opening with Breakin' Up Somebody's Home, Etta James hits like a truck on lead vocal, supported by Herman…
Continue Reading »Etta James Dies - Stephen M. Silverman
Etta James, the powerful blues voice behind the chart-topping 1961 evergreen "At Last," has died after a lengthy struggle with leukemia. She was 73. Her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, first confirmed the news to CNN.…
Continue Reading »Europa - Santana
Is this the blues? This is Carlos Santana at his best. Pre Hype, pre PRS guitars (playing a Yamaha Les Paul knockoff)just choking the life out of his guitar and playing with feeling. Not going through the motions…
Continue Reading »Europe announce "Bag of Bones" November 2012 UK Tour
Academy Events and the DHP in association with The Agency Group are pleased to announce Europe’s Bag of Bones UK Tour 2012. Hot off the heels of last year’s Balls N’ Banners UK Tour and sold out concert…
Continue Reading »EUROPE follow One Show appearance with "Bag of Bones" UK tour
Watch the brand new promo video for Europe’s new single "Firebox" Academy Events and the DHP in association with The Agency Group are pleased to announce Europe’s “Bag of Bones UK Tour 2012”. Hot off the heels of…
Continue Reading »EUROPE unveil new album "Bag of Bones" with guest appearance from Joe Bonamassa
earMUSIC, rock leg of the Hamburg, Germany, based full entertainment company edel, is thrilled to announce the new album of THE Swedish rock supergroup, EUROPE. The long player, set for UK release on Monday 30th April 2012, is…
Continue Reading »Eva Cassidy's Complete 1996 Blues Alley Concert--Arrives on December 11 from Blix Street Records
NIGHTBIRD-EVA CASSIDY'S 'COMPLETE BLUES ALLEY' 20TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION ARRIVES DECEMBER 11 IN THE U.S. FROM BLIX STREET RECORDS RE-MASTERED TWO-CD SET FEATURES 12 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS, INCLUDING 8 NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONGS PERFORMED BY THE LATE SINGER ONE NIGHT, ONE…
Continue Reading »Even Things Up - Pete Anderson
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Producer/Guitarist Pete Anderson is most widely known as the musical partner to Dwight Yoakam, whose records he produced/arranged/and played on from 1986-2003 resulting in sales of 25 Million and counting. Pete is also well known…
Continue Reading »Eventime - Joe Buckner
Vocalist born June 4, 1924,from St Louis with Tommy Dean band. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!…
Continue Reading »Ever Changin' Emotions - THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
The Soul of John Black is an American alternative soul,blues,rock duo formed by John Bigham and Christopher Thomas. John Bigham was previously a member of the band Fishbone and also worked with Miles Davis and Everlast, while Christopher…
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