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Lonesome Road Blues - Crying Sam Collins
Sam Collins (August 11, 1887 - October 20, 1949) who was sometimes known as Crying Sam Collins and also, according to one authoritative website, as Jim Foster, Jelly Roll Hunter, Big Boy Woods, Bunny Carter, and Salty Dog…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Road Blues - Franklin "Guitar Frank" Hovington
Franklin "Frank" Hovington (January 9, 1919 – June 21, 1982), also known as Guitar Frank, was an American blues musician. He played the guitar and banjo, and was a singer in the Piedmont style, who lived in the…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Shack - Ernie Washington
Ernie Washington was a R&B piano player with some cool tracks. I couldn't find a lot of info on him but he dies on December 24,1979 in CHULA VISTA, CA. If you support live Blues acts, up and…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Traveller - Kim Simmonds with Tommy Fyfe and The Whiskey River Blues Band
Kim Simmonds is absolutely one of the most underrated blues guitarists of our time. He continues to tour with different bands (players) and for a while was fronting the band as vocalist as well. He's an ok singer,…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Traveller's Blues - RB Stone - New release review / video
I just received a copy of the new release, Lonesome Traveller's Blues by RB Stone. The recording is made up of ten original tracks featuring Glen Kuykendall on guitar, Billy Crain on guitar, Jay Palmer on bass Ed…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Valley - MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 — November 2, 1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist. Raised in Avalon, Mississippi, Hurt taught himself how to play…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Whistle Blues - ERIC TESSMER BAND
Beloved by audiences throughout the world, the Eric Tessmer Band has captured the attention of fans from all ages as a result of their uncompromising musicianship and unbridled aggression. Their music is organic and natural—they're real and every…
Continue Reading »Long Beach Blues Festival - Saturday September 3rd
We're excited to announce that the KJazz Blues Bash is back on September 3rd at the Carpenter Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach! Join us for this festive evening to raise funds for publicly-supported…
Continue Reading »Long Distance Call - Muddy Waters
On this track: Pinetop Perkins ~ piano Harmonica Smith ~ harp Pee Wee Madison ~ guitar Sammy Lawhorn ~ guitar Calvin Fuzz Jones ~ bass Willie "Big Eyes" Smith ~ drums Sammy David Lawhorn (July 12, 1935 –…
Continue Reading »Long Distance Call - Muddy Waters w/ Sam Lawhorn
Sammy David Lawhorn (July 12, 1935 – April 29, 1990) was an American Chicago blues guitarist.He is best known for his membership of Muddy Waters band, although his guitar work accompanied many other blues musicians including Otis Spann,…
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