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Jan. 2012 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Part I - correspondent Stilladog
Hello Blues fans! They call me Stilladog. Don't ask why, there are many fitting reasons for that name. The Bman and I have been friends for upwards of 45 years or so and we have shared a common…
Continue Reading »Jan. 2012 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Part II - correspondent Stilladog
When we hit St. Croix, USVI, it was just in time for the St. Croix Blues Festival. This festival began at noon and was spread out across various bars all afternoon culminating in a huge gathering at the…
Continue Reading »JANE LEE HOOKER TAKES NO B! CD OUT APRIL 15
JANE LEE HOOKER TAKES NO B! CD Out On April 15 These ladies mash up the grit and attitude of NYC And hold nothing back "Blistering. Sweaty. Raw…” - Tom Tom Magazine On April 15th Ruf Records group,…
Continue Reading »Jangling Sparrows - 140 Nickels - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 140 Nickels, from Jangling Sparrows and it's a country pop flavored release. Opening with Party Ain't Over, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, performer delivers an American flavored Harry…
Continue Reading »Jangling Sparrows - Bootstraps and Other American Fables - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bootstraps and Other American Fables, from Jangling Sparrows and it's really cool. Opening with Estuaries, a rocker with a contemporary beat, rowdy vocals and a wide open…
Continue Reading »Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue - The Critics Go Wild!!
Seven Years In The Making! Janis: Little Girl Blue Directed by Academy Award Nominated Amy Berg Check Out The Official Trailer Click Here Check Out The Official Trailer Click Here “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50…
Continue Reading »Janiva Magness pushes roots, rock, soul envelope with new album 'Original,' out June 24.
DYNAMIC SINGER-SONGWRITER JANIVA MAGNESS PUSHES THE ROOTS, ROCK AND SOUL ENVELOPE WITH DARING NEW ALBUM ORIGINAL Award-winning performer’s eleventh release, out June 24, brings her songwriting skills and stunning range to the fore, with help fromGrammy nominated producer…
Continue Reading »Janiva Magness' 'Love is An Army'
GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER JANIVA MAGNESS REACHES A NEW CREATIVE APEX WITH THE POWERFUL, GENRE-SPANNING LOVE IS AN ARMY She’s reunited with producer Dave Darling for her 14th album, which fuses the classic sounds of Memphis and Nashville with a…
Continue Reading »Janiva Magness' new album 'Love Wins Again' coming April 8 on Fathead/Blue Elan Records
INCENDIARY SINGER-SONGWRITER JANIVA MAGNESS CREATES AN EMOTIONALLY CAPTIVATING, SONICALLY LUSH TESTIMONTIAL TO THE POWER OF LOVE Award-winning performer’s 12th album, out April 8, continues her heralded partnership with Grammy nominated producer Dave Darling, and is her first release…
Continue Reading »Jarekus Singleton's "Refuse To Lose" Debuts At #7 On The Billboard Blues Chart
NATIONAL PRESS AND RADIO TAKING NOTE OF RISING BLUES STAR Clinton, Mississippi-based blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jarekus Singleton's Alligator Records CD, Refuse To Lose, debuted at #7 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #99 on the imprint's…
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