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Mississippi Woman - Key Francis
Born & raised in Seattle, Key grew up exploring the great world of the Pacific Northwest during a time when the old Indian totems still stood tall and proud, when the powerful Indian spirit still breathed freely in…
Continue Reading »Mississippi Woman - Stu Heydon Blues Band with Sheryl Rouse
Stu Heydon, blues guitarist, has been playing professionally since 1966. He has played with a multitude of bluesmen and has toured the U.S. and Canada with the likes of George "Wild Child" Butler, Bobo Jenkins, Lowell Fulsom, and…
Continue Reading »Missouri Morning Records artist: Johnnie Johnson - I'm Just Johnnie - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I'm Just Johnnie, by Johnnie Johnson and it's cooking. Opening with title track, I'm Just Johnnie, Johnnie Johnson on piano and vocal leads the way with terrific…
Continue Reading »Mister Goodfaith - Big Mistake - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Big Mistake, from Mister Goodfaith and it's a solid pop rocker rooted in the blues. Opening with Castaway, with it's cool melody and Nashville styling, Mister Goodfaith…
Continue Reading »Mistreated Woman - Margie Evans
A woman full of love, ideas and understanding of her culture, Margie's love for music is overwhelming! This is due to her background, for she arrived in Los Angeles in 1952 to stay which allowed Evans some breaks…
Continue Reading »Mistreatin' Mama - Jaybird Coleman
Burl C. "Jaybird" Coleman (May 20, 1896 – January 28, 1950) was an American country blues harmonica player, guitarist and singer. Born in Gainesville, Alabama, United States, the son of sharecroppers and one of four children. He was…
Continue Reading »Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore
Dorothy Moore (born 13 October 1946, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue". Born to Mary Moore and Melvin Hendrex Snr., aka Melvin Henderson of the…
Continue Reading »Misty Blues - Dark & Saucy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dark & Saucy by Misty Blues and is quite cool. Opening with bright shuffle, Next Time Is The Last Time, Gina Coleman is front and center on…
Continue Reading »Misty Blues - None More Blue - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, None More Blue, from Misty Blue and it's a cool, dark blues interpretation. Opening with My One and Only, lead singer, Gina Coleman sets the pace with…
Continue Reading »Misty Blues - Pickled & Aged - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Pickled & Aged, from Misty Blues, and it's a blend pf many flavors of blues. Opening with rag time, Split Whiskey, lead vocalist Gina Coleman has strong…
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