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Gettin' Ready Blues - Paul Howard Quality Serenaders
Although not a major soloist himself, Paul Howard has a certain amount of fame among vintage jazz collectors because his Quality Serenaders was an exciting band in the late 1920s; among his sidemen were Lionel Hampton (on drums)…
Continue Reading »Gettin' There - Mose Allison
Mose Allison was born in the Mississippi Delta on his grandfather’s farm near the village of Tippo. At five he discovered he could play the piano by ear and began “picking out” blues and boogie tunes he heard…
Continue Reading »Gettin' In The Way - Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter, poet, and actress. In 2007, Scott made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry's feature film, Why…
Continue Reading »Ghetto Surf Music artist: Billy Hector - Old School Thang - New release review
I just received the newest release (June 27, 2015), Old School Thang, and it's smokin! Opening with blues rocker, She's Gone, Billy Hector on vocal and guitar is backed by Tommy Labella on sax, Steve Jankowski on trumpet…
Continue Reading »Ghetto Surf Music artist: Billy Hector - Someday Baby - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (August 25, 2018), Someday Baby, by Billy Hector and it's really good. Opening with funky blues fused Wizard of Babylon, Billy Hector on vocal and guitar really…
Continue Reading »Ghost Town Blues Band - Backstage Pass - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent live release, Backstage Pass, from Ghost Town Blues Band and it's a good party. Opening with the Beatles, Come Together, Matt Isbell leads this hill-country take of the…
Continue Reading »Ghost Town Blues Band - Hard Road To Hoe - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Hard Road To Hoe from Ghost Town Blues Band and I really like it. Opening with title track, Hard Road To Hoe, lead singer and guitar player sets up the track. With…
Continue Reading »Ghost Town Blues Band - Shine - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Shine, from Ghost Town Blues Band and it's a funky, bluesy, rock mix. Opening with rocker, Running Out Of Time, Matt Isbell on lead vocal and slide…
Continue Reading »Ghouls, Ghosts, Blues!
Diggin: "Mojo Hand" photo by Jimmy Williams Note: Our thoughts this week are with everyone in the Northeast experiencing the devastation of the storm. We hope you are all safe and sound! Blues history is fraught with tales…
Continue Reading »Giant Giant Sand
Giant Giant Sand November 8 with The Old Ceremony Listen to a track from their new album Tucson! Giant Giant Sand - The Sun Belongs to You Just when you thought Giant Sand couldn't get any bigger, Howe…
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