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Patrice Moncell
A vocalist of enormous God-given talent and profound skill and delivery, Patrice Moncell is a super sonic force of Blues, Soul, Gospel, and Jazz . From Ma Rainey to Bessie Smith, from Etta James to Aretha Franklin, Mahalia…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Southern Hospitality - Easy Livin' - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Easy Livin' by Southern Hospitality and it's quite enjoyable. This band features three well known blues artists, Damon Fowler, JP Soars and Vistor Wainwright as well as bassist Chuck Riley and drummer…
Continue Reading »People, Hell and Angels - Jimi Hendrix - New Release Review - Guest review - Ellisjames
The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me, the answer is a decidedly “Yes” to both. The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me,…
Continue Reading »Rev. Cleophus Robinson
While never achieving the commercial success of many of his contemporaries, the Rev. Cleophus Robinson was a prominent figure on the gospel circuit throughout the better part of the post-war era, perhaps best known for hosting a coast-to-coast…
Continue Reading »Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B, soul and rock and roll singer and songwriter. A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made…
Continue Reading »Big Daddy Kinsey
Big Daddy Kinsey (March 18, 1927 — April 3, 2001) was an American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Born Lester Kinsey in Pleasant Grove, Mississippi, United States, he was a slide guitarist and harp blower with…
Continue Reading »I've Made A Reservation - Neal Kimble
Enthusiasts love to make lists and categorise. So making a distinction between blues and soul is important here, but to black record buyers in the US in the 60s these were simply different aspects of the same music,…
Continue Reading »Salty Dog and Lizzie's Blues - Lizzie Miles
Lizzie Miles was the stage name taken by Elizabeth Mary Landreaux (March 31, 1895 – March 17, 1963), an African-American blues singer Miles was born in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in a…
Continue Reading »Alabama Train - Louisiana Red with Bill Dicey
Born in Annapolis, Maryland, BILL DICEY began playing harmonica at age 8 when his father handed down his first Hohner Marine Band harp. Harmonicas were scarce at that time, so Bill learned to play his one harp in…
Continue Reading »Kansas City - Lovie Lee
Lovie Lee (March 17, 1909 – May 23, 1997) was an American electric blues pianist and singer. He is best known for his work accompanying Muddy Waters, although he did record a solo album in 1992. He was…
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