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Bloodstains On The Wall - Frank 'Honeyboy' Patt
Not much is known about Honeyboy (Frank Patt) other than he was born in 1928 in Fostoria, Alabama -- and that this song, considered his finest outing on the Speciality label in the Fifties, sold around 50,000 copies.…
Continue Reading »Devil In The Woodpile - NOAH LEWIS
Noah Lewis (September 3, 1890 or 1895 – February 7, 1961) was an American jug band and country blues musician, generally known for playing the harmonica. Lewis was born a "woodcall" (no known father) in Henning, Tennessee, United…
Continue Reading »Treat Her Right - Roy Head
Roy Head (born January 9, 1943 Three Rivers, Texas) is an American singer, best known for his hit "Treat Her Right." Head achieved fame as a member of a musical group out from San Marcos, Texas known as…
Continue Reading »The Thrill Is Gone - Willie K
Raised on Maui, Willie Kahaiali’i (a.k.a.Willie K.) has been playing music and entertaining audiences since the age of 10. His father Manu Kahaiali’i, one of Hawaii’s most respected musicians, recruited Willie and his brothers to perform in his…
Continue Reading »80 Highway Blues - Son Bonds
Son Bonds (March 16, 1909 – August 31, 1947) was an American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a working associate of both Sleepy John Estes and Hammie Nixon, and was similar in his guitar playing…
Continue Reading »Southern Hospitality
Formed in 2010 from Columbus Georgia. Nickie Thompson - Vocals/Guitar Tyler McDaniel - Bass/Vocals Chris Wyatt - Drums/Vocals If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to…
Continue Reading »Gary Smith
For three decades, San Jose harmonica player Gary Smith has been an influential figure in the San Francisco Bay Area Blues scene. His band was the first to grace the stage at the inaugural San Francisco Blues Festival…
Continue Reading »Dizzy Slow Blues - Nuno Mindelis
Born in Cabinda (Angola) Eastern Africa on Aug. 7, 1957, Nuno Mindelis became a guitar enthusiast at the very young age of 5. By the age of 9 he began building and playing self-made guitars. A primary influence…
Continue Reading »Blue Edge Records artist - Scottyboy Daniel Blues Band - Mercy! - New Release Review
Scottyboy Daniel has a new recording available and it is really a cooker! Mercy! is a tribute to the late William Clarke. Daniel recruited Clarke's guitar player (a great choice) and together they have crafted and released an…
Continue Reading »Your Mouth Got A Hole In It -Todd Rhodes
Todd Rhodes (August 31, 1900 – June 4, 1965) was an American pianist and arranger and was an early influence in jazz and later on in R&B. He was born Todd Washington Rhodes, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Rhodes attended…
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