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James Johnson
Everyone knows that bedrock of the 1960s Baton Rouge swamp-blues scene, Slim Harpo , whose haunting harmonica was matched by the stinging twin-guitar attack of his lesser-known sidemen, Rudy Richard and James Johnson. It’s Johnson’s biting guitar that…
Continue Reading »Sweet Tooth - Dave Nevling and The Blues Kats
Dave Nevling has been active in the Houston area Blues scene since the early 1990″s, playing three years with Bert Wills, then three years with Mark May. He started his own band in 1997 playing mostly local gigs…
Continue Reading »LeArt artist: Linda Valori - Days Like This - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Days Like This, by Linda Valori. This is a 12 track set of strong mature R&B /Soul style music. Blending in Reggae and Ska beats Valori put out a real nice set…
Continue Reading »Big Jake Records artist: Paul Filipowicz - Saints & Sinners - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Saints & Sinners, from Paul Filipowicz and I really like it. This cd doesn't have pretty singing and it doesn't have perfectly manicured guitar riffs... but what it does have is great!…
Continue Reading »Get Your Lie Straight - Bill Coday
Bill Coday (born May 10, 1942 in Coldwater, Mississippi – died June 7, 2008) was an American musician. As a young man he began singing in juke joints in and around Blytheville, Arkansas. Later, Coday traveled to Chicago,…
Continue Reading »You Better Move On - Arthur Alexander
Arthur Alexander (May 10, 1940 – June 9, 1993) was an American country songwriter and soul singer. Jason Ankeny, music critic for Allmusic, said Alexander was a "country-soul pioneer" and that, though largely unknown, "his music is the…
Continue Reading »Playlist-links for May 9 2013 'Rock-it Science'
ROCK-IT SCIENCE May 9 2013 with Greg Lewis 91.9 WNTI Hackettstown NJ Thursdays 8-10pm wnti.org hr 1 http://www.sendspace.com/file/05pq2r hr 2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/qetjez PLAYLIST SONGS - -------------------SONG----------ARTIST--------------ALBUM------------ Shakin' The Blues, Paul Lenhart, Electric Blues Start: 20:01:00 End: 20:04:00 Duration :…
Continue Reading »PHIL DIIORIO
Phil grew up in Rhode Island listening to guitar players like :Duke Robilard and Ronnie Earl of Roomfull of Blues fame.Phil moved to Virgina in 1986 where he along with his bandmates was selected to the International Blues…
Continue Reading »Spin Doctors announce London Garage concert with special guests Dodgy
LIVE AT THE GARAGE, LONDON WEDNESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER plus very special guests Exclusive 24hr Ticket Presale starts Thursday 9th May at 9am. Tickets on sale to the general public on Friday 10th May from www.eventim.co.uk and 0844 249…
Continue Reading »Keep Our Southern Roots Vital
Musicians Need You - Preserve Our Southern Roots There's still time - give now and your support is doubled Have you heard? Generous supporters have offered to match any gift you make to Music Maker before June 30th…
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