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Australia's First Lady of Blues, Anni Piper, Launches Canadian/U.S. Summer Tour
Award-winning Australian-based blues bassist-vocalist Anni Piper makes her triumphant return with a two-month Canadian/U.S. Summer Tour, kicking off July 28 with a one-week residency at Blues On Whyte in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Info: www.annipiper.com. ANNI PIPER, AUSTRALIA'S AWARD-WINNING…
Continue Reading »JP Cadillac Records artists: The Knickerbocker All-Stars - Open Mic At The Knick - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Open Mic At The Knick, by the Knickerbocker All-Stars and it's excellent! Opening with the swinging You Upset Me Baby, Ricky King Russell lays down some really hot guitar riffs and Sugar…
Continue Reading »Big Muddy Blues Festival Announces 2014 Artist Line-up
Big Muddy Blues Festival Announces 2014 Artist Line-up Local acts compliment regional and national touring artists St. Louis, MO – The Big Muddy Blues Festival is St. Louis’ largest Blues festival, with 24 renowned acts + more to…
Continue Reading »Playin' in the the Sand with Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters
During a recent sand sculpture competition on Revere Beach north of Boston, one contestant tied together his love of Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters with his sand sculpture building skills. Check out this work by Prince Edward Island…
Continue Reading »Prairie Dog Blues Festival Presents Howard & The White Boys
"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band " for over two decades is Howard and the White Boys. They perform at he Prairie Dog Blues Festival in Prairie du Chien, WI this Friday, July 25. PRAIRIE DOG BLUES FESTIVAL PRESENTS "CHICAGO'S…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Deanna Bogart - Just A Wish Away - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Just A Wish Away from Deanna Bogart and it's quite good. I'll start off by saying this is not a traditional blues release by any means. What it is more is a…
Continue Reading »Audio Fidelity To Release 5.1 Multichannel Hybrid SACD of Mike Bloomfield - Al Kooper - Steve Stills 'Super Session' Mixed By Legendary Al Kooper!
Audio Fidelity To Release 5.1 Multichannel Hybrid SACD of Mike Bloomfield - Al Kooper - Steve Stills 'Super Session' Album Mixed By Legendary Al Kooper! "...one of those albums that seems to get better with age...a super session…
Continue Reading »Presenting Jeremy Baum - The EEL!
Jeremy Baum The EEL Jeremy Baum is a musician's musician. A world-class keyboard maestro with a star-studded playing history...with great ears and a soulful delivery, keeping him busy in recording studios, concert halls, and nightspots of every stripe….…
Continue Reading »FORMER SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS LEADER TOM MAXWELL DEBUTS "BLOW WOLF" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM
FORMER SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS LEADER TOM MAXWELL DEBUTS "BLOW WOLF" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM “Tom Maxwell & The Minor Drag” Album Out On August 26, 2014 “Hell: My Life In The Squirrel Nut Zippers” Out August 26, 2014 On…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer - A Real Fine Mess - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Real Fine Mess, from The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer and it's clever and entertaining. Opening with Black and Blue, a poppy track with roots in…
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