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MY WOMAN IS TIRED OF ME LYIN' - PAPA GEORGE LIGHTFOOT
Papa Lightfoot, also known as Papa George Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 – November 28, 1971), born Alexander Lightfoot, was an American blues singer and harmonica player. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Lightfoot recorded several sessions in his late twenties…
Continue Reading »Myles Goodwyn - Friends of the Blues 2- New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Friends of the Blues 2, by Myles Goodwyn and it's easy going. Opening with shuffle track, Hip Hip a shuffle track with Kenny Blues Boss Wayne on…
Continue Reading »Myles Goodwyn And Friends of the Blues - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Myles Goodwyn and Friends of the Blues, from Myles Goodwyn and it's a lot of fun. Opening with I Hate To See You Go ( But I…
Continue Reading »Mysterium Blues Records artist: Micki Free - Tattoo Burn Redux - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tattoo Burn Redux, from Micki Free and it's pretty smooth. Opening with God Is On The Phone, vocalalist and guitar player Micki Free sets a cool tempo…
Continue Reading »Mystery Train - The Band & Paul Butterfield
The Band was an acclaimed and influential roots rock group. The original group consisted of Rick Danko (bass guitar, double bass, fiddle, trombone, vocals), Garth Hudson (keyboard instruments, saxophones, trumpet), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, baritone saxophone, vocals), Robbie…
Continue Reading »Mystic Dream - Ryan McGarvey Band
At age 24, Albuquerque, New Mexico native Ryan McGarvey has in a relatively short amount of time not only gained a national, and international fan base, but admiration from his personal idols as well. In the past few…
Continue Reading »Ñaco Goñi y Los Bluescavidas
Naco Goni has a blues band in Spain. He plays a mean harp! Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - ”LIKE” “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I…
Continue Reading »Nadine - Buddy Reed
To long time blues fans throughout the Southwest, Buddy Reed remains one of the area's most fluid and powerful practioners of the blues guitar, a man in confident possession of the blues "mojo", fronting a band that keeps…
Continue Reading »Nagel Heyer Records artist: Janice Harrington - Yesterday Today Tomorrow A tribute To Dinah Washington - Release Review
I just received a copy of the most recent release, Yesterday Today and Tomorrow from Janice Harrington and it's really strong and sensual. I'll start off by saying that there can be a very fine line between what…
Continue Reading »Naima - John Coltrane
Merely mention the name John Coltrane and you’re likely to evoke a deeply emotional, often spiritual response from even the most casual jazz fan. Born September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, John Coltrane was always surrounded by…
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