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Hypnotation Records artist: Michael Falzarano - I Got Blues For Ya - New release review
I just received a copy of the newest release, I Got Blues For Ya, from Michael Falzarano and it's a riot. Opening with The Night King Curtis Died, a lumbering 12 bar number, features strong vocals, lead and…
Continue Reading »Walkright Records artist: John Earl Walker - Mustang Blues - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Mustang Blues, from John Earl Walker and it digs in deep. Opening with Hey Baby, a cool 12 bar jam with a Allstars flare. John Earl Walker has been playing his guitar…
Continue Reading »Up 2 Zero Entertainment artist: Anthony Gomes - Electric Field Holler - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Electric Field Holler, from Anthony Gomes and it's blistering! Opening with Turn It Up, Gomes sets high expectations with a solid cowbell which tells you right off where the track is going.…
Continue Reading »Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Fest lineup announced: Candye Kane, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Leo "Bud" Welch, Dwayne Dopsie, more
SPENCER DAVIS GROUP, CANDYE KANE, DWAYNE DOPSIEROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOO(FEATURING CYRIL NEVILLE AND DEVON ALLMAN)CANNED HEAT, LEO “BUD” WELCH, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDYGUITAR SHORTY, TERRANCE SIMIENBIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANYHEADLINE 25th ANNUALSIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES MUSIC FESTIVALSATURDAY-SUNDAY,…
Continue Reading »John Renbourn has passed - Our thoughts are with his family
British folk guitarist John Renbourn, a founding member of Pentangle whose solo career stretched for more than 50 years, was found dead at his home in Hawick, Scotland, on March 25. He was 70. Renbourn’s body was discovered…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Debbie Davies - Love Spin - New release review
I just received a copy of the newest release (4/21/15), Love Spin, from Debbie Davies and she rips as always! Opening with Life Of The Party, Davies has a little of the Albert King funky sting in her…
Continue Reading »Creative Records artists: The Grahams - Glory Bound/Rattle The Hocks - New release review
I just received the newest release, Glory Bound/Rattle The Hocks from The Grahams and it's lively. Opening the studio recordings with title track, Glory Bound, the Grahams are riding the rail in western style with a driving drum…
Continue Reading »Lisa Biales Cover Girl Blues Blast Magazine
The March issue of Blues Blast Magazine features Lisa Biales Read all about it: HERE Blues Blast Music Award Nominee Lisa Biales performs at the Music Awards show. Watch HERE Lisa Biales and Doug Hamilton Thursday, March 26…
Continue Reading »American Showplace Music artist: Slam Allen - Feel These Blues - New release review
I just received the newest release, Feel These Blues, from Slam Allen and it's a hard driver. Opening with title track, Feel These Blues, Allen on guitar and lead guitar sets the pace. Joined by keyboard wiz John…
Continue Reading »Clarksdale, Mississippi's Juke Joint Festival is "half blues festival, half small-town fair, all about the Delta"
Clarksdale, Mississippi's 12th annual Juke Joint Festival unites crazy old bluesmen and leaky juke joints with paddling pig races and greasy soul food! 2015 LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI'S WORLD-FAMOUS JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL Clarksdale, Mississippi – Clarksdale, Mississippi’s…
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