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RABBIT EYE PINK AND CHARCOAL BLACK - BOYD BENNETT & HIS ROCKETS
Boyd Bennett (December 7, 1924–June 2, 2002) was an American rockabilly songwriter and singer. His two biggest hit singles, both written and performed by him, were "Seventeen" with his band, the Rockets (U.S. No. 5); and "My Boy,…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter 2/2
Born Huddie William Ledbetter on the Jeter Plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana, the younger of two children to Sallie Brown and Wesley Ledbetter. He had an older sister named Australia. "Huddie" is pronounced "HYEW-dee" or "HUGH-dee". Ledbetter was probably…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter 1/2
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, and multi-instrumentalist, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he…
Continue Reading »I am the Blues - Bill Harris
A guitarist who spent at least two decades on the road with rhythm & blues vocal group the Clovers, Bill "Willie" Harris had a thick background in bebop and swing guitar as well as gospel. The latter style…
Continue Reading »Mary Had A Little Lamb/Texas Flood - Aaron Griffin
Only 16 years of age, he's already been a professional musician since the age of 13, and possesses a guitar style far beyond his years! His dad is a 35-year veteran of the Blues bands in St. Louis,…
Continue Reading »Richie Reed Band
Fiji Music Festival 1997 : Richie Reed on lead guitar, Clive Brown on rhythm guitar, George Niumataiwalu on bass, Paul Stevens on drums, Samisoni Mawi on keyboard If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents…
Continue Reading »Spirit drummer Ed Cassidy dead at 89
Ed Cassidy, founding member and drummer for iconic band Spirit has died of undisclosed causes. Our thoughts are with his family. Ed "Cass" Cassidy (May 4, 1923 - December 6, 2012) was an American jazz and rock drummer…
Continue Reading »Death Letter Jubilee - The Delta Saints - New Release Review
I just received the newest recordings, Death Letter Jubilee by the Delta Saints. This recording takes a lot of hints from the blues but I'd say a far cry from your typical blues recording. The recording opens with…
Continue Reading »Singer/Songwriters Marty Atkinson & Katy Boyd Join Forces to Form Blue Cactus Choir & Will Release Their Debut CD, Once in a "Bluegrass Moon", on Porgy Records January 15
Singer/Songwriters Marty Atkinson & Katy Boyd Join Forces to Form Blue Cactus Choir & Will Release Their Debut CD, Once in a Bluegrass Moon, on Porgy Records January 15 MENLO PARK, CA – San Francisco Bay Area-based singer/songwriters…
Continue Reading »Essie Mae's Got Some "Rain In Her Life"
Give the Gift of Music Maker During this season of giving, consider a gift to Music Maker in your loved one's name! When you donate to Music Maker, you ensure that our artists are warm, safe and comfortable…
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