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My Woman Has A Black Cat Bone - Hop Wilson

Hop Wilson Birth name Hardin Wilson Born April 27, 1927 Grapeland, Texas, United States Died August 27, 1975 (aged 48) Houston, Texas, United States Genres Texas blues Occupations Guitarist, singer Instruments Steel guitar, harmonica Years active 1950s–1975 Labels…

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Meade Lux Lewis

Meade Lux Lewis (September 1905 – June 7, 1964) was an American pianist and composer, noted for his work in the boogie-woogie style. His best known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded in various contexts, often…

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You changed Precious's life!

Your Support Ensures the Survival of the Roots - Donate Today Precious Bryant relaxes in her newly installed mobile home Music Maker is dedicated to the preservation of the Roots, musical traditions that share a birthplace among our…

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Stomp That Thing - Frank Stokes

Frank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was an American blues musician, songster, and blackface minstrel, who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style. Stokes was born in…

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Phil Diiorio Band

Phil grew up in Rhode Island listening to guitar players like :Duke Robilard and Ronnie Earl of Roomfull of Blues fame.Phil moved to Virgina in 1986 where he along with his bandmates was selected to the International Blues…

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HAMILTON LOOMIS -- September 2012 Schedule

Thanks for another great tour! Hamilton and Band are in Texas for a few weeks before their October Europe Tour...all tour dates are at www.hamiltonloomis.com/schedule.htm. SEPTEMBER 2012 FRI 14th Corpus Christi TX EXECUTIVE SURF CLUB 8pm 361-884-7873 SAT…

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