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Grant Dermody & Frank Fotusky - Digging in John's Backyard - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (January 14, 2022), Digging In John's Backyard, by Grant Dermody & Frank Fotusky and it's a solid acoustic blues release focused around the work of mutual friend,…
Continue Reading »Gravel & Grace - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release from Gravel & Grace and and it showcases the pair's pop sensibilities. Opening with R&B track, Scares Me, Ava Grace leads the way with solid…
Continue Reading »Gravely James - From Steve's Shed - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, From Steve's Shed, by Gravely James and it's an upbeat folk blues release. Opening with 103, James shows a lot of energy on vocal and acoustic guitar…
Continue Reading »Graveyard Dream Blues - Ida Cox, Lovie Austin
Ida Cox (February 25, 1896 – November 10, 1967) was an African American singer and vaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues" Cox was born…
Continue Reading »Graveyard Dream Blues - Ida Cox, Lovie Austin
Lovie Austin (September 19, 1887 – July 10, 1972) was an American Chicago bandleader, session musician, composer, and arranger during the 1920s classic blues era. She and Lil Hardin Armstrong are often ranked as two of the best…
Continue Reading »Greaseland Records artist: Aki Kumar - Don't Hold Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release from Aki Kumar and it's a solid dose of Chicago blues. Opening with Snooky Pryor's Judgement Day, a smooth slinging number, has Kumar on vocal and harp and Little Jonny with crisp…
Continue Reading »Greasy Kid Stuff
Kid Ramos has been around for quite some time playing with James Harmon, Roomful of Blues and The Fabulous Thunderbirds prior to going out on his own. This is a nice track of feel good blues. Watching the…
Continue Reading »Great Blues Medley - John Lee Hooker with Muddy's band
Born near Clarksdale, Mississippi on August 22, 1917 to a sharecropping family, John Lee Hooker's earliest musical influence came from his stepfather, Will Moore. By the early 1940's Hooker had moved north to Detroit by way of Memphis…
Continue Reading »Great Music?: Check! Head Honchos' Rock The Blues at Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago
Great Music? Check! HEAD HONCHOS' Rock the Blues At Checkerboard Lounge In Chicago - Friday, March 22 - "There's a scene in Ghost World where Steve Buscemi ventures to see an acoustic bluesman at a sports bar, and…
Continue Reading »Great old interview of Clapton during time of the Cream
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker. Their sound was characterised by a hybrid of blues rock, hard rock and psychedelic rock, combining the psychedelia-themed lyrics,…
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