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Luke Winslow-King Album Release Details, Tour + SXSW, Song Stream
LUKE WINSLOW-KING ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE, ALBUM DETAILS, AND PRE-RELEASE AND SXSW TOURS LISTEN TO A NEW SONG, “YOU DON’T KNOW BETTER THAN ME” [photo by Jason Kruppa – LINK] Two months ago Bloodshot announced the signing of New…
Continue Reading »Luke Winslow-King to release new album Everlasting Arms
*Album out on September 30 on Bloodshot Records *Exclusive launch with Brooklyn Vegan of the new single, “Everlasting Arms” + Luke Winslow-King (www.bloodshotrecords.com/artist/luke-winslow-king) is releasing a new album Everlasting Arms on September 30 via Bloodshot Records. The pre-order…
Continue Reading »Lulubell Blues - Frank "Fat Man" Humphries
Frank "Fat Man" Humphries was a hot trumpet player who played in Lucky Millinder's band in the 1940's. He was born in Gracy Kentucky 4/8/13, and also played (and recorded) with Tab Smith's combos in the 1940's. According…
Continue Reading »Lunaria Records artist: Misty Blues - One Louder - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Louder, by Misty Blue and it's solid. Opening with gospel style blues, A Long Hard Way, Gina Coleman on lead vocal and guitar is joined by…
Continue Reading »Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson
Luther Johnson (born April 11, 1939, Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States) is an American Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. Johnson moved to Chicago with his family in 1955. During…
Continue Reading »Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson - Once In A Blue Moon - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Once In A Blue Moon, by Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, recorded live in John Kelly's Hideaway Cafe' in St Petersburg, Florida. Opening with C.C. Rider, Johnson is…
Continue Reading »Luther "HOUSEROCKER" Johnson
The latest Luther Johnson (born July 15, 1939) to add his name to the blues directory is an adept singer/guitarist who is a current favorite on the Atlanta blues scene. Proficient in various shadings of the electric blues…
Continue Reading »Luther Allison Box Set to be Released November 17th
RUF RECORDS TO RELEASE SET ON NOVEMBER 17TH The box set celebrating the 20th anniversary of the passing of blues legend Luther Allison will take the blues world by storm upon its release on November 17th. The pressing…
Continue Reading »Luther Dickinson - Rock 'n Roll Blues
LUTHER DICKINSON Rock 'n Roll Blues Dear Music Lovers — You all know Luther Dickinson from the North Mississipi Allstars — the world-boogie power trio that has been touring the world and breaking down barriers for more than…
Continue Reading »Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam - Through The Rain - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Through The Rain, by Lyle Odjick and The Northern Steam, and it's a cool look at traditional blues from a modern perspective. Opening with Misery Train, Lyle…
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