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Mississippi Fever - 300 Miles To Memphis - New release review
I just received the newest release, 300 Miles To Memphis, from Mississippi Fever and it's entertaining. Opening with funky, Feel Like Superman; guitarist, lead vocalist, Brent Barker kicks on the wah wah pedal and with supporting organ work…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Flatland Blues - Eden Brent
Eden Brent is an award-winning American musician on the independent Yellow Dog Records label. A blues pianist and vocalist, she combines boogie-woogie with elements of blues, jazz, soul, gospel and pop. Her vocal style has been compared to…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Heat
On the back of Mississippi Heat's CD Footprints On The Ceiling, there is a photograph of a man with his eyes closed, playing the harmonica with such passion, that one is almost stunned by the actual silence of…
Continue Reading »Mississippi hill country bluesman - Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry
Bill “Howl-N-Madd” Perry’s recognitions are many. Early in his career Bill spent time in Chicago writing for musicians such as Little Johnny Taylor, Ted Taylor, and Cash McCall. He worked for Phil chess as a studio musician and…
Continue Reading »MIssissippi Jailhouse Groan - Rube Lacey
Rev Rubin Lacey and wife (source: Harris' Blues Who's Who, p. 315; photographer: David Evans) Rubin "Rube" Lacey (January 2, 1901 – 1972) was an American country blues musician, who played guitar and was a singer and songwriter.…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Lap Dance - Joel Poluck
Extra footage from the Full Moon Lightnin documentary film about New York City bluesman Floyd Lee. Joel Poluck who has been Floyd's guitarist is seen here playing his Gibson Lap Steel. If you support live Blues acts, up…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Marvel Passing Confirmed - tribute by Jeff Konkel
Owner/President of Broke and Hungry Records: It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of The Mississippi Marvel, an outstanding blues artist and a true gentleman. He was 81 years old. I was fortunate to work…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Mud - Hat Man Session
Nasser ben Dadoo : guitares, chant Marko Balland : harmonica Nico "alligator" David : basse Alexis Voisin : batterie If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Rising - MIA BORDERS
Mia Borders has captured the attention of both local and national audiences with her energetic blend of funk, soul, and contemporary songwriting. Offbeat Magazine's Alex Rawls writes, "Note to self: Pay more attention to Mia Borders," and USA…
Continue Reading »Mississippi River Blues - Eddie Walker & Fraser Speirs
Long-time pro-player on the International Folk and Roots Circuit touring Britain, Europe and world-wide... Major festivals include Cambridge Folk Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Glasgow Celtic Connections, Hong Kong, Skagen Denmark, San Daniele del Friuli Italy, Inglemunster Belgium and…
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