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Howlin' with Hubert
MAY 5, 2011 - JW-JONES PUTS ARMANI EAR RINGS UP FOR AUCTION - TO SUPPORT CYSTIC FIBROSIS! Help J-dub reach his goal of raising $2,500 for the Great Strides Walk for CF. See Facebook note for auction here:…
Continue Reading »Howling At The Moon - Dukesy and The Hazzards
Twisting their way through blues, funk and rock 'Dukesy and The Hazzards' feature the talents of Nick Brown (vocals/guitar), Dave Evans (bass/keys/vocals) and Adrian Violi (drums/vocals). With a firm respect for the traditional side of blues 'Dukesy' combine…
Continue Reading »Hoy Hoy - Little Johnny Jones
Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Jones was born in Jackson, Mississippi in…
Continue Reading »Hubert Sumlin - Interview
Hubert Sumlin (born November 16, 1931) is an American blues guitarist and singer, best known for his celebrated work, from 1955, as guitarist in Howlin' Wolf's band. His singular playing is characterized by "wrenched, shattering bursts of notes,…
Continue Reading »Hubert Sumlin dead at 80
Hubert Sumlin, the longtime collaborator with Howlin' Wolf whose playing on such songs as "Wang Dang Doodle," "Spoonful" and "Backdoor Man" influenced generations of guitarists died Sunday in New Jersey. He was 80. Sumlin was ranked number 43…
Continue Reading »Hubert Sumlin memorial tribute - Bob Corritore contributer
On Tuesday, December 13th, the legendary Hubert Sumlin was buried at Washington Memory Gardens in the Chicago suburb of Homewood, IL. He was laid to rest next to the grave site of his late wife per his wishes…
Continue Reading »Hubert Sumlin Talks About Maxwell Street
Hubert Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer.[1] He was best known for his celebrated work, from 1955, as guitarist in Howlin' Wolf's band. His singular…
Continue Reading »Hucklebuck - Pete Cornelius with West Side Heat
Pete Cornelius & the DeVilles est 1999, have released 7 full length albums, toured relentlessly, both national & international. Featured at some of Australia's most prestige festivals, including Byron Bay's Bluesfest, The Great Southern Blues Festival, The Australian…
Continue Reading »Hudspeth & Taylor - Folie a deux - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Folie a deux, from Hudspeth & Taylor and its a contemporary take on contemporary acoustic blues. Opening with Big Fat Hairy Lie, an acoustic boogie featuring Brandon…
Continue Reading »Hudspeth and Taylor - Ridin' The Blinds - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Ridin' The Blinds, from Hudspeth and Taylor and it's an excellent new interpretation of early Mississippi Delta Blues. Opening with Poor Boy Long Ways from Home Jaisson…
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