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Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog Welcome Guitarist Dave Widow To The Session This Wednesday
Fresh off their win for "Best Blues Band" at the Ventura County Music Awards, Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog welcome smooth-sounding blues/r&b guitarist Dave Widow as their Special Guest to The Session this Wednesday, May 22 the at…
Continue Reading »Ray Manzarek Dies at age 74
RAY MANZAREK DIES AT AGE 74 photo: Bob Hakins Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of the one of the most popular American rock groups of all time, The Doors, passed away today at the age of 74.…
Continue Reading »Real Gone Music - Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Volume 24 - New Release Review
I just received the newest in the line of Dick's Picks Grateful Dead releases by Real Gone Music and there are some real gems here. This 2 cd set was recorded on March 23, 1974 at the Cow…
Continue Reading »Ross Neilsen Band - Resurrection - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the Resurrection, the newest release (available May 21, 2013) from Ross Neilsen and it's quite interesting. Neilsen has put together 10 original tracks traveling in many directions but remaining on a constant…
Continue Reading »05/17/2013 Rhythm Room: Nick Moss Band with Bob Corritore, Lou Ann Barton and Jimmie Vaughan - Ellis James, guest contributer
An extra full house was the scene recently at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ USA when blues legends and veteran road pros Nick Moss and Jimmie Vaughan delivered killer sets of tasty Blues. Chicago based Nick Moss and…
Continue Reading »He Gave Me A Blue Nightgown - Sunday Wilde - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, He Gave Me A Blue Nightgown, by Sunday Wilde and it's pretty hot! Opening with Down The Road Alone, Wilde plys her captivating vocal style over piano and the equally haunting slide…
Continue Reading »New West Records artist: Randall Bramblett - The Bright Spots - New Relese Review
I just received the newest release, The Bright Spots, by Randall Bramblett and it shows Brambletts talents as a singer, songwriter, band leader and instrumentalist. Opening with Roll, a springy pop track, Bramblett puts forward a real catchy…
Continue Reading »The Mannish Boys win the award for TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Mannish Boys win the award for TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 34th Annual BLUES MUSIC AWARDS in Memphis, TN. ELVIN BISHOP JACKIE PAYNE MIKE FINNIGAN JUNIOR WATSON FRED KAPLAN ROB RIO ADRIANNA MARIE BILL…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Walter Trout - Luther's Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 11, 2013 release date) Luther's Blues, from Walter Trout and it is blistering fire! Opening with I'm Back, a blues rock track, Trout starts the ball rolling on a 13 track…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group: Ruff Kutt Blues Band - That's When The Blues Begins - New Release Review
I just received the newest Ruff Kutt recording, That's When The Blues Begins, and I'm betting you're going to love it! Opening with Deep Elam Blues, Ruff Kutt wastes absolutely no time in getting gritty. Finis Tasby takes…
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