Hey Pretty Mama - Jump Jackson & His Orchestra

Started out in New Orleans, wound up in Chicago. The subject could be the blues backbeat, or it could be the life of Armand "Jump" Jackson. Or it could be both, since the two are almost one and…

Will You Ever Be Mine - Donnie Elbert

Donnie Elbert (May 25, 1936 – January 26, 1989) was an American soul singer, who had a prolific career from the mid 1950s to the late 1970s. His US hits included "Where Did Our Love Go?" (1972), and…

Larry Lampkin

Larry Lampkin is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his passionate vocals, hot guitar licks and exciting showmanship. Larry has spent years traveling the United States backing international soul and blues artist as a guitarist, band…

Since The Hurricane - Peter Novelli Band

Guitarist Peter Novelli, based in New Orleans, works in a range of styles and likes to absorb diverse musical influences. The Peter Novelli Band plays Louisiana roots music, a swampy blend of blues-rock-R&B-funk with zydeco-cajun influences. Peter began…

Severn Records Sets March 19 Release Date for "The Blind Owl," Special 2-CD Compilation Saluting the Career of Canned Heat Founding Member Alan Wilson

Severn Records Announces a March 19 Release for The Blind Owl, a Two-CD Compilation Set Saluting the Career of Canned Heat Founding Member Alan Wilson ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records announces a March 19 release date for the…

Rip Cat Records artist - Mike Eldred Trio - 61/49

I've been told that 2013 is gonna be a great year. If the quality of music coming across my desk this year is a sign... we're in for a windfall. I am reviewing the just released Mike Eldred…

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Blue Duchess Signs Jazz Tenor Sax Great Scott Hamilton; Label Debut, "Remembering Billie," Out February 26

Blue Duchess Records Signs Jazz Tenor Sax Great Scott Hamilton Label Debut, Remembering Billie, Produced by Duke Robillard, Salutes Billie Holiday on February 26 MIAMI, FL – Blue Duchess Records announces the signing of jazz tenor saxophone great…

George Higgs Passes Away

Music Maker Artist George Higgs Remembered Music Maker artist George Higgs passed away yesterday, January 29th, at the age of 82 in Tarboro, North Carolina. The mouth-harp player had been facing several health issues in the past few…

I Don't Believe A Word You Say - Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite

Charlie Musselwhite (born January 31, 1944) is an American electric blues harmonica player and bandleader, one of the non-black bluesmen who came to prominence in the early 1960s, along with Mike Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield. Though he has…