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Runnin' Shoes - Hellboppers

The Hellboppers are a five-piece outfit comprising members who have all been playing around the traps for many years in a multitude of different bands. The Hellboppers format allows the guys to play some rockin' jumpin' R&B, Blues,…

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Richie Kotzen

Touted as one of the best guitar players in the world, Richie Kotzen also possesses a voice on par with some of the greatest rock/soul singers and is highly regarded as a gifted songwriter. Richie has had an…

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Struttin' With Some Barbecue - Arvell Shaw

Arvell Shaw (September 15, 1923, St. Louis, Missouri - December 5, 2002, Roosevelt, New York) was an American jazz double-bassist, best known for his work with Louis Armstrong. (Third from right) Shaw learned to play tuba in high…

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Breathatakin' Blues - Rhythm Willie

Born Willie Hood, not much is known of this undeservedly obscure and uniquely talented harmonica player. Not even his birth year or date! Started recording in 1939, presumably close to 20 years of age, and totally unique in…

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Broke Hungry Ragged Dirty Too - Snooky Prior

Snooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with…

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Blowin" The Family Jewels - William Clarke

William Clarke (March 21, 1951 - November 3, 1996) was an American blues harmonica player. He was chiefly associated with the Chicago blues style of amplified harmonica, but also incorporated elements of soul jazz and swing into his…

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A Broken Word - Teague Stefan

As one of Central Florida’s hardest working musical acts, the three-piece Teague Stefan Band combine elements of blues, rock and funk to create a solid wall of electric guitar-driven sound that can be described as complex, aggressive and…

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