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Highway 51 - Richard Bargel
Richard Bargel ist einer der wenigen innovativen deutschen Bluesmusiker von Rang und wurde bereits zweimal mit dem „Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik“ ausgezeichnet. Seit 1970 unterwegs, zählt er längst zu den Blues-Ikonen. Zudem ist er als Schauspieler, Autor, Sprecher…
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David's got a new cd coming out. Watch for the news!! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent,…
Continue Reading »Highway 61 - Willie Foster
Willie Foster was born Sept. 19, 1921 on a cotton sack four miles east of Leland while his mother was picking cotton. After that experience she was never able to have any more children. His family share cropped…
Continue Reading »Highway 61- Willie Foster
Birthdate - September 19, 1921 Birthplace - Outside Leland, Mississippi Death - May 20, 2001 Last Residence - Greenville, Mississipi Willie James Foster, known around his home of Greenville, Mississippi as the "Godfather of The Blues", says, I…
Continue Reading »Highway Bound - Lloyd Jones new release review
This new release by Lloyd Jones is a great mixture of old traditional blues tunes and a few originals played in the style of Elizabeth Cotten, John Brim, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Mc Tell, Big Bill Broonzy and…
Continue Reading »Hillbilly Blues - Sleepy La Beef
Sleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff, July 20, 1935, Smackover, Arkansas) is an American rockabilly musician. LaBeef stands 6' 7" tall and was given the nickname "Sleepy" from the appearance of his eyes. Born in Arkansas, he was…
Continue Reading »Hines Farm Blues Club
Frank "Sonny" Hines and his wife Sarah bought a house and a farm on 30 acres of land from the Hallet Realty Company in Swanton, Ohio and the Hine's Farm Blues Club was born. As was common in…
Continue Reading »Hip & Happy Records artist: Janice Harrington - 80 Years of International Friendship - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 80 Years of International Friendship, by Janice Harrington, and it's a strong entry by Janice. Opening with Old Age, an apparent tribute to her 80th birthday and…
Continue Reading »Hip Shake - Ben Prestage
Ben Prestage’s musical background began before he was born... even before his parents were born. Ben’s great-grandmother was a Vaudeville musican who toured with Al Jolson and also participated in medicine shows. Her daughter was a Boogie-Woogie pianist…
Continue Reading »Hip The Gip - The Chicago Kingsnakes
The Chicago Kingsnakes are an internationally touring rhythm & blues band that have been performing since 1983. The group averages over 100 dates a year, and here are some highlights from the past years: - 2004 The Band…
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