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Long Distance Call - The Bornia Boys
The Bornia Boys debuted at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival last year, on the silver, 25th Anniversary, and are thrilled to be back in the lineup for 2011. The band is a collection of stellar South Bay, CA…
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The Bornia Boys debuted at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival last year, on the silver, 25th Anniversary, and are thrilled to be back in the lineup for 2011. The band is a collection of stellar South Bay, CA…
Continue Reading »Long Distance Love Affair - Fruteland Jackson and Bob Hall
Electro-Fi recording artist Fruteland Jackson is a History Maker He is an author, storyteller and oral historian, Fruteland grew up on Chicago’s West side, and Fruteland is a three time Blues Music Award Nominee and a recipient of…
Continue Reading »Long Gone Records artist: Cathy Ponton King - The Crux - New Release Review
I just received the new release, The Crux, by Cathy Ponton King. King has assembled a who's who of contemporary blues artists including Jimmy Thackery, Ronnie Earl, Butch Warren and Ron Holloway. The release features 10 new blues…
Continue Reading »Long Hair, Knock Knees and Bow Legs - Leroy Washington
Little is known about Leroy Washington, who recorded several sessions between 1957 and 1961 for Jay Miller. He was recalled by Miller as perhaps his favorite blues guitarist. He only released a handful of sides, however, he had…
Continue Reading »Long Haired Doney/Going Away Blues - Do-Boy Diamond
William DuBois Diamond ['Do Boy' is a misunderstanding of 'DuBois']b. March 12, 1913 in Canton (Madison County), Mississippi date and location of death unknown If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking…
Continue Reading »Long Hard Road - Jon Mosey - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the Long Hard Road, the newest release by Jon Mosey. John has a real feel for both Piedmont and delta blues styles as demonstrated by this 16 track set. Duffel Blues has…
Continue Reading »Long John Hunter
Long John Hunter (born July 13, 1931) is an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has released seven albums in his own name, and in his later years found critical acknowledgement outside of…
Continue Reading »Long Saturday Night - Terry Quiett Band
In last few years the Terry Quiett Band has logged 200,000+ miles and played close to three-hundred shows across America’s Heartland. From 6th Street in Austin to the Windy City of Chicago,they are mesmerizing audiences with their original…
Continue Reading »Long Way From Home - Brother Yusef
Brother Yusef has been described as a master solo guitarist, as well as a uniquely passionate vocalist. He remembers first hearing the call of the Blues as young child attending church with this grandparents in Bakersfield, CA. The…
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