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For Her 40th Album, Maria Muldaur Presents a Loving Tribute to a Blues Pioneer on "....First Came Memphis Minnie," Out Oct. 9 on Stony Plain Records
For Her 40th Album, Maria Muldaur Presents a Loving Tribute to a Blues Pioneer on .…First Came Memphis Minnie, Coming October 9 from Stony Plain Records New CD Also Features Special Guests Rory Block, Ruthie Foster, Bonnie Raitt,…
Continue Reading »FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 GRAMMY-NOMINATED FUNK COLLECTIVE BLINDDOG SMOKIN’ MAKES HIGH-ENERGY ROOTS MUSIC WITH HUMOR, DEPTH AND SOUL
GRAMMY-NOMINATED FUNK COLLECTIVE BLINDDOG SMOKIN’ MAKES HIGH-ENERGY ROOTS MUSIC WITH HUMOR, DEPTH AND SOUL High Steppin’ features wild-man raconteur Carl Gustafson’s epic tales plus eclectic sounds; reunites band with producer Donny Markowitz; set for July 17 release date…
Continue Reading »For Sale (Hannah Johnson's Big Jack Ass) Blues - Clara Smith
Clara Smith (c. 1894 – February 2, 1935) was an American classic female blues singer. She was billed as the "Queen of the Moaners", although Smith actually had a lighter and sweeter voice than her contemporaries and main…
Continue Reading »For The Sake Of Song artist: Patrick Coman - Tree Of Life - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tree Of Life, from Patrick Coman and I really like it! Opening with Heartbeat, a rangy, bluesy, somber song Patrick Coman, singer/songwriter/guitarist sets a certain mood. Joined…
Continue Reading »For You My Love - Eddie Shaw & Abb Locke
Abb Locke is one of the most legendary saxmen of the blues, born in Cottonplant, Arkansas. Picked cotton as a young boy but had a dream to play the sax. He struggled throughout his childhood, living on his…
Continue Reading »FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION: STONY PLAIN RECORDS
CLICK ON LOGO FOR CONSIDERED ARTISTS: FOR YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION: STONY PLAIN RECORDS Field #10 Jazz - Cat. 33 - Best Jazz Instrumental Album 092. Jazzblues - Amos Garrett Jazz Trio Field #13 American Roots Music - Cat.…
Continue Reading »For Your Precious Love - Linda Jones
Have patience...she will sing! Jones was born in Newark, New Jersey. She started singing in her family's gospel group the Jones Singers at the age of six. Her first recording was "Lonely Teardrops" under the name Linda Lane,…
Continue Reading »FOREIGNER's UK tour starts in Manchester on April 3rd
ADD SPECIAL UNPLUGGED SHOW TO UK TOUR Alongside their fast-selling string of UK dates with Europe and FM this April that already includes sold out shows in Newcastle and Bristol, FOREIGNER today add a special "An Evening With…
Continue Reading »Forever on my Mind - Son House (Full Circle)
One of the greatest blues players and singers that ever lived!!! We are fortunate to have as many videos as we do!! Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 (?) – October 19, 1988) was an American…
Continue Reading »Forgive Me - Little Mike and the Tornadoes - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Forgive Me, a release by Little Mike and the Tornadoes and its super! Little Mike Markowitz (vocal and Harp) has assembled a crew of players and together they make a great crew.…
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