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9 Below Zero - Don't Point Your Finger - New Release Review
Now and again I receive super releases from earlier years modified or released to new audiences and this is one of them. Don't Point Your Finger from 9 Below Zero is a hot release that never stops. Opening…
Continue Reading »Buddy Guys Legends Presents: The Planetary Blues Band in Concert
At the Planetary Blues Band's CD Release Party last May 15 at Buddy Guy's Legends, the great one himself jumped onstage and did a few songs with the Valparaiso, Indiana-based band. They return to perform again there this…
Continue Reading »Edgar Winter is coming Mayne Stage!
Edgar Winter April 12 | 7:30pm Keyboardist. Percussionist. Saxophonist. Edgar Winter plays them all and sings as he plays. Thanks to his invention of the keyboard strap, he is allowed to roam freely with his instruments for an…
Continue Reading »St. Louis blues: But not that St. Louis - Kate Voss - Guest Writer
At first glance, it might not seem all that odd that Minard Shattuck is building a growing blues following and carving out a niche for his favorite genre in an historic theater in downtown St. Louis. But Shattuck’s…
Continue Reading »Robert Randolph/Swamp Dogg/John Mayall/C.J. Chenier headline Simi Valley Cajun-Blues Festival 2014
ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND, SWAMP DOGG, JOHN MAYALL, CANNED HEAT, C.J. CHENIER, GUITAR SHORTY HEADLINE 24th ANNUAL SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL, SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 24-25 Los Angeles area’s largest Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Roots…
Continue Reading »Jack Casady Celebrates Many Years of Rock & Roll!
“Playing thrills me now more than ever,” says legendary bass player and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Jack Casady. Jack will be celebrating his 70th birthday April 13, 2014. As a founding member of Jefferson Airplane…
Continue Reading »Big Song Music House Concert April 6
Radio Interview Monday, March 3 at Midnight Eastern Time. I will be talking with Vinny Marini live on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in HERE - it's all about my new CD "Belle of the Blues." Thursday, March 6th,…
Continue Reading »Polly O'Keary and The Rhythm Method - Compass - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Compass, from Polly O'Keary & the Rhythm Method and it's powerful. Opening with Fool's Gold, kind of a funky Whiskey Train or Come To Papa style track with thick female vocals from…
Continue Reading »Leave My Little Girl Alone - Tyler Mac
Born in Anderson, Indiana, Tyler started his professional career at the age of 13 and touring internationally at age 18. He has shared the stage or opened for everyone from Joe Bonamassa, Van Morrision, The Allman Brothers, Johnny…
Continue Reading »John Lyons - Sing Me Another Song - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Sing Me Another Song, from John Lyons. Opening with Another Wave, a solid pop track, Lyons demonstrates his capabilities as a writer and singer with a catchy hook and nice vocal harmonies.…
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