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Delmark Records Artist: John and Sylvia Embry - Troubles - New release review
I just received the new release, Troubles, from John and Sylvia Embry and it's great! Some of the tracks included were originally released on Razor Records over 20 years ago but none ever released on CD and 5…
Continue Reading »Hal Leonard's Smokin' Blues Guitar - by Smokin' Joe Kubek with Dave Rubin - Instructional book and DVD
I have been reading, watching and enjoying the new instructional DVD and accompanying guitar tab from Hal Leonard called Smokin' Joe Kubek and Dave Rubin. The DVD is closely followed by the very clearly tabbed corresponding riffs. Joe…
Continue Reading »Bob Lanza Blues Band - "Til The Pain is Gone - New release Review
I just received the newest release (January 14, 2014), 'Til The Pain Is Gone, from Bob Lanza Blues Band and it's quite good. Opening with Maude, Lanza shows his fine abilities as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. Backed…
Continue Reading »Bad News Travels - John Ginty
A Morristown, New Jersey native, organist John Ginty has toured and recorded with artists such as Jewel, Citizen Cope, Santana, Dixie Chicks, Matthew Sweet, Court Yard Hounds, Bad Religion, and he was an original member of Robert Randolph…
Continue Reading »Fat Daddy's Blues Band - Hoochie Coochie Man
Starting in 2003 in Mansfield, OH, Fat Daddy's Blues Band has featured several musicians throughout the years. The current lineup focuses on Traditional Blues and '60s Soul. We have appeard with Jimmy Vincent, Ohio Express, Stick People, Rolling…
Continue Reading »BROWN SUGAR - JOHN THE REVELATOR
This year this blues band from Holland will celebrate its 45th anniversary. The band has played all over Europe and also toured Australia. Enjoy this site and experience the long history of this legendary band and keep an…
Continue Reading »Delmark Artist: Magic Sam - Live At The Avant Garde - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live At the Avant Garde, from Magic Sam and it's terrific! This is a rare recording from 1968 and we are fortunate to have this turn up and become available. Opening with…
Continue Reading »Update on Matthew Curry!
BLOOMINGTON — For most 18-year-olds, graduating from high school would ranks as the Big Life Experience of the Year. For Bloomington’s Matthew Curry, being handed his diploma with Bloomington High School’s Class of 2013 last string was just…
Continue Reading »They're Back! Harvelle's Presents...Blowin' Smoke Rhythm & Blues Revue in Concert
THEY'RE BACK! HARVELLE'S PRESENTS BLOWIN' SMOKE RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE IN CONCERT; SELECTED A "HOT 100 ARTIST FOR 2013" BY MUSIC CONNECTION; LIVE AT HARVELLE'S - ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2014! (Santa Monica, Ca.) - They're back! Iconic…
Continue Reading »Sky King Release Debut Album, "Morose Tales From The Left Coast"
Sky King Release Debut Album "Morose Tales From The Left Coast" "Sky King" are Walter Morosko /Larry "Fuzzy" Knight/Garth Farkas Sprouting from the San Fernando Valley of Southern California like SuPrimo medicinal weed from a field of tall…
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