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Magic Slim wins posthumous Blues Music Award!
MAGIC SLIM WINS BLUES MUSIC AWARD "TRADITIONAL BLUES MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR" Magic Slim was posthumously awarded the 2013 Blues Music Award as the Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year. The honor was announced at the…
Continue Reading »New West Records artists: Delbert & Glen - Blind, Crippled And Crazy - New Release Review
I just received the new release (June 18, 2013); Blind, Crippled And Crazy; From Delbert (McClinton) & Glen (Clark) and it's good rip roaring fun! Opening with the tongue in cheek, Been Around A Long Time, a great…
Continue Reading »Remember the Musicians Whose Stories Must Be Told
Musicians Need You - Let their voices be heard! Don't let them be silenced by the passing time... Music Maker shines a light on the voices of American music that have been shadowed by a veil of poverty.…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Avalon - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 4, 2013), Avalon, from Rory Block and it's quite different! This is the 4th CD in Blocks noted "Mentor" series of releases in tribute to blues masters. (Earlier releases included Gary…
Continue Reading »Australia's First Lady Of The Blues, Anni Piper, Launches U.S. Tour
Australian vocalist-bassist Anni Piper launches her 2013 U.S. Tour in support of her chart-topping collaboration with Nicole Hart, "Split Second" (Blues Leaf Records). First show is June 10 at the Rockstar Lounge in Lake City, Florida. www.annipiper.com AUSTRALIA'S…
Continue Reading »Slim Butler - Inner Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Inner Blues, from Slim Butler and it really smokes! Opening with Mr Big Shot, this band is crankin from the start. Featuring Andrew Black on vocal and Jarmo Pahakka and Otis Grand…
Continue Reading »HEAD HONCHOS' Rockin The Blues at Leroy's in Porter This Friday
HEAD HONCHOS' Back From Southern U.S. Tour, Perform Locally At Leroy's in Porter Friday, May 24 (Porter, IN) - Indiana blues-rock heroes Head Honchos', back from their recent Southern U.S. Tour and about to embark on a Canadian…
Continue Reading »Delta Breeze - Les Dudek - New release review - Ellis James guest writer
The latest release from Les Dudek, Delta Breeze, starts off in total Chaos, a funky tune with Jeff Beck-like riffs and vague references to the artists’ perception of our current world. This tune is a tight instrumental of…
Continue Reading »Franco Paletta & The Stingers - I Like It Just Like That - New Release Review
I Just received the newest release, I Like It Just Like That, from Franco Paletta and it's really tasty! Opening with Oh Baby, a groovin' blues with a strong walking blues bass line from Timmer Blakely, really rich…
Continue Reading »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…
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