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Worried Blues - Babe Stovall
On March 26, 1966, folklore student and musician Tary Owens recorded Mississippi-born, acoustic blues musician Jewell Babe Stovall at the University of Texas at Austin. Several contemporary musicians cite Stovall as an important musical influence and source of…
Continue Reading »HE MAY BE YOUR MAN - Trixie Smith
Trixie Smith (1895 – September 21, 1943) was an African American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress. She made four dozen recordings. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she came from a middle class-background. She attended…
Continue Reading »Your Biscuits Are Big Enough For Me - Bo Carter
Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon (June 30, 1892 – September 21, 1964) was an American early blues musician. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks in concerts, and on a few of their recordings. Carter also managed that…
Continue Reading »Nugene Records artist: Ian Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods - Candy Store Kid - New release review
I just received the newest release (october 15, 2012), Candy Store Kid, by Ian Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods. The release opens with Bayou Country, a bluesy track with cool female vocal backing. It defies pigeon holing with…
Continue Reading »Multiple Award-Winning Pianist David Maxwell Mixes Blues & World Music on His New CD, "Blues in Other Colors," Coming October 16 from Shining Stone Records
Grammy and Multiple Blues Music Award-Winning Pianist David Maxwell Mixes Blues and World Music on His Palette for Blues in Other Colors CD, Coming October 16 from Shining Stone Records Special Guests Include Multi-Instrumentalist Harry Manx MIAMI, FL…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Partner With Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Partner With Music Maker Relief Foundation For Immediate Release: September 21, 2012; (Stratford, Ontario) – Vancouver’s edgy blues duo The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer have partnered with the Music Maker Relief…
Continue Reading »Baby I'm Comin' Home - Charlie Booker
Charley Booker (September 3, 1925 – September 20, 1989) was a blues singer and guitarist from the Mississippi Delta, who recorded in the early 1950s for Modern Records. Charley Booker was born in 1925 on a plantation between…
Continue Reading »Kern River Rock N Blues Fest To Feature Blues-Rock Guitar Ace Alastair Greene, Vocalist Extraordinaire Deedra Patrick
This year's Kern River Rock N Blues Festival features talented Santa Barbara-based guitarist-vocalist Alastair Greene (l) and Bakersfield-based songbird, Deedra Patrick (r) and her band, The Swamp Katz. ACCLAIMED GUITARIST ALASTAIR GREENE & VOCALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE DEEDRA PATRICK BOTH…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove artist: Elvin Bishop - That's My Thing DVD - New Release Review
First I've got to say...WOW!! I love Elvin Bishop and I am thrilled that he has been captured in concert. I've been a Bishop fan for more years than you can imagine and although I love his CD's…
Continue Reading »Big News From Festivals Exclusive
Festivals Exclusive is now gearing up for the 2013 festival season. Let Festivals Exclusive help book your entire festival or event with Delta Groove artists, a Delta Groove showcase, or a select group of Delta Groove talent. If…
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