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Lets Get It On - Chris Shutters Band
The Chris Shutters Band started off as a blues band. With their own originals and a few covers, they went on to compete in the 2007 Black Swamp Blues Competition. Over 40 greatly-respected bands and artists performed that…
Continue Reading »Lets Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.…
Continue Reading »Levantine Music artist: Naseem Alatrash - Bright Colors On A Dark Canvas - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bright Colors On A Dark Canvas, by Naseem Alatrash and it's rich and earthy. Opening with Prelude, Naseem Alatrash, a Grammy nominated cellist plays a deer, rich…
Continue Reading »Levantine Music artist: Wanees Zarour - Silwan- New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Silwan, by Wanees Zarour and it's intriguing. Opening with title track, Silwan, Wanees Zarour on buzug crafts the melody with support of Andrew Lawrance on piano. Adding…
Continue Reading »Levee Bound Blues -Georgia Tom Dorsey
Thomas Andrew Dorsey (July 1, 1899, Villa Rica, Georgia – January 23, 1993, Chicago) was known as "the father of black gospel music" and was at one time so closely associated with the field that songs written in…
Continue Reading »Levee Camp Blues - Son House
Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American blues singer and guitarist. House pioneered an innovative style featuring strong, repetitive rhythms, often played with the aid of slide guitar, and his…
Continue Reading »Levee Town - Takin' & Givin' - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Takin' & Givin' from Levee Town and it's got flavor. Opening with a country two stepper, title track, Takin' & Givin' shows nice vocal blending between Jacque…
Continue Reading »LeVee Town - Trying To Keep My Head Above Water - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Trying To Keep My Head Above Water, from Levee Town and it's a lot of fun. Opening with The Music Martyr, Levee Town, led by Brandon Hudspeth…
Continue Reading »Levitt Shell - Memphis Tennessee
Sometimes as a part of seeing a concert or in this case watching a video I am just taken by the presence of the venue. I have noticed this venue a number of times and this time as…
Continue Reading »Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers - How Many Roads? - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, How Many Roads?, from Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers, it's a solid mix of R&B, soul, blues and rock. Opening with In It Together, Lex Grey…
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