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Watch Yourself - StoneToneBluesBand
Anthony Kane - Harmonica & Vocals Jeff McErlain - guitar Barry Harrison - Drums & Vocals Admir "Dr. Blues" Hadzic - Fender Bass If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn…
Continue Reading »Long Distance Call - Shakey Vick
Shakey Vick got into blues in the late fifties and early sixties in various duos and blues bands around London. In 1963 he formed his first band, teaming up with Chris Youlden. They won a heat of an…
Continue Reading »ManHatTone artists: Brad Vickers & his Vestapolitans - Great Day In The Morning - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Great Day In The Morning, by Brad Vickers & his Vestapolitans and it's a lot of fun. Opening with Little Gem, a swing rocker, Vickers gets the ball rolling in style. Train…
Continue Reading »Comebacks? They're our specialty.
Major Handy Makes A Comeback - 7 Years After Katrina Major Handy on the beach in Australia, his first tour with MMRF The road back from disaster for a Bluesman At MMRF, we have many artists who have…
Continue Reading »Update Jimmy Dawkins Passing
I have recieved confirmation from Delmark Records that Jimmy Dawkins has indeed passed. No further details are available at this time. I have been waiting to get more info but none have been released. My thoughts are with…
Continue Reading »It Ain't What's On the Woman - Jimmy Lewis
Jimmy Lewis is a North American soul musician, whose songs include "Message to the Ladies", "That Won't Stop Me from Loving You," and "I Can't Leave You Alone". He has worked with Ray Charles and written songs for…
Continue Reading »Down Home Blues - Johnnie Billington
Johnnie Billington was born in 1935 in Crowder, Mississippi, a small community on the Quitman/Panola county line. His father was a sharecropper and he grew up working on the farm. He first became interested in music through listening…
Continue Reading »It's Too Late - Chuck Willis
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter. His biggest hits, "C. C. Rider" (1957) and "What Am I Living For" (1958),…
Continue Reading »Listen. - Melissa Collins - New Release Review - Ellis James: Guest writer
Collins’ EP “Listen” provides five song showcase for a healthy voice capable of supporting more developed lyrical content than the sketches found here. A consistently positive message is delivered in each song. Earthy and powerful, Collins sings with…
Continue Reading »Jimmy Dawkins dead?
I have seen references on Facebook that Delmark Records has announced the passing of Jimmy Dawkins. I have found no such verification anywhere. I will keep you posted as I do find further information. We hope that Jimmy…
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