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I'm A Stranger - Steve Guyger with Filthy Rich
Steve Guyger is one of the finest blues harmonica players and singers in the world today. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Steve still makes his home in Philly and can be seen on a regular basis at…
Continue Reading »I'm A Tiger - Tokyo Tramps - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I'm A Tiger, from Tokyo Tramps and it's a pop blues rocker. Opening with I'll Stay And Take Care of You, a rocking track with a cool…
Continue Reading »I'm A Train - Cinqui
Ian or 'Cinqui' (pronounced 'Sinkie', a nickname acquired as a child) was a recording artist in his own right with Creole Records, and has also worked as a session vocalist, most notably he has collaborated and performed with…
Continue Reading »I'm a-looking for my Baby - Herman E Johnson
Herman E. Johnson of Scotlandville, Louisiana, summed up in eloquent words what had been the formative roots of most gifted blues singers: "I had a good religious mother, a good religious father; they both was members of the…
Continue Reading »I'm all alone - Eddie Langlois
Eddie Langlois, He was born on 15 January 1936 in New Orleans and passed away on 10 March 1985 in Slidell, LA., was heavily influenced by Eddie “Guitar Slim” Jones by far the city’s most successful exponent of…
Continue Reading »I'm Bad - Katie Webster
Katie Webster (January 11, 1936 – September 5, 1999), born Kathryn Jewel Thorne, was an American boogie-woogie pianist. Webster was initially best known as a session musician behind Louisiana musicians on the Excello and Goldband record labels, such…
Continue Reading »I'M BORN WITH THE BLUES - Jimmy Shirley
Jimmy Shirley was an American Jazz Guitarist. He was born in 1913 and died in 1989. He played with many famed jazz musicians, including James P. Johnson and Coleman Hawkins. A talented swing guitarist who was one of…
Continue Reading »I'm Down Now, But I Won't Be Down Always - Leroy Dallas
b. 12 December 1920, Mobile, Alabama, USA. Dallas travelled the south in the 30s and 40s, teaming up for some time with Frank Edwards, and sang in the Chicago streets for a while before settling in New York…
Continue Reading »I'm Feeling Good - Deitra Farr
Deitra Farr is considered one of Chicago ’s top vocalists, according to Living Blues Magazine (May 1997). Fiery, energetic, and soul-stirring describes this woman, who has over the years been nominated for Traditional Female Blues artist of the…
Continue Reading »I'm Going Out Walkin' - Willie Buck
Willie Buck was born in 1937 in the small town of Houston, Mississippi. When he was a boy, Willie spent most of his tme working at a local paper mill making $5 during the day and honing his…
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