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Black Keys, Al Green, Mutual Benefit, and More - Fat Possum Newsletter
The Black Keys and Al Green Exclusive Vinyl at Newbury Comics Limited edition colored vinyl for the Black Keys' Thickfreakness and Chulahoma are available exclusively from Newbury Comics Both releases can be ordered online here, or at a…
Continue Reading »I Am The Blues - Michael Packer - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I Am The Blues, from Michael Packer and it looks at the blues from a number of different angles. This release is a mixture of dialogue and related tracks composing a musical…
Continue Reading »Blues Guitarist Dan McKinnon Releases New CD As Sharp As Possible
Blues Guitarist Dan McKinnon Releases New CD As Sharp As Possible November 19, 2013 Mixing equal parts musical scholar, businessman and tattooed rock n’ roll rebel, Toronto guitarist Dan McKinnon is not your average bluesman. While his music…
Continue Reading »Coventus, The Eye Of The Heart - Norine Braun - New Release Review - Ellis James, guest writer
I just received the newest release,Coventus, The Eye Of The Heart, from Norine Braun. The opening track, Lightning Strikes Twice displays an nterplay between smooth guitar, keyboard and wonderfully comforting and well trained voice elicit memories and best…
Continue Reading »Southern Hospitality - new video!
NEW SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY VIDEO "Kind Lies & Whiskey" "Well, I've got scars, from cars, bars and women. And I feel, Lord, I've earned them all." Great lyrics, from a great song, from a great band. The song, "Kind…
Continue Reading »Huell Howser with Guitar: Americana Songs from the Soul, Jeffrey Halford at Armando's Nov. 15
"A talented wordsmith with the soul of a rugged roadhouse rocker." NO DEPRESSION Huell Howser With Guitar: Jeffrey Halford Plays Americana Songs From The Soul, In Concert W/ His Band, The Healers, At Armando's - Friday, Nov. 15th…
Continue Reading »Blues Bureau International artist: Stoney Curtis Band - Halo Of Dark Matter - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Halo Of Dark Matter, from Stoney Curtis Band is it's a solid rocker. Opening with Pure Greed, Curtis puts out a steady blues rocker with a hard bottom and a grinding guitar…
Continue Reading »Middleton Gets The Blues: Howard and the White Boys Play Club Tavern November 2
"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band...For Over Two Decades!" Club Tavern in Middleton Presents: HOWARD AND THE WHITE BOYS One Show Only - Saturday, November 2 (MIDDLETON, WI) - Middleton gets the Blues as Club Tavern presents "Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues…
Continue Reading »Peter Frampton's Roundhouse concert follows Humble Pie reissue
Following his critically acclaimed new album Thank You Mr Churchill, and his successful 35th Anniversary Tour of his multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!, Grammy®-winning guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton will play a rare UK concert at…
Continue Reading »Joanne Shaw Taylor Set to Appear Live on DIRECTV's "The Artie Lange Show," on Monday, October 28; Also to be Simulcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Joanne Shaw Taylor Set to Appear Live on DIRECTV’s “The Artie Lange Show,” on Monday, October 28; Also to be Simulcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Singer/Guitarist Will Perform Two Songs Off Her Upcoming Live Ruf Records CD/DVD, Songs…
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