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Romp And Stomp Blues - Mercy Dee
Mercy Dee Walton (August 3, 1915 – December 2, 1962) was an American jump blues pianist, singer and songwriter, whose compositions ran the gamut from lowdown blues to jumping R&B numbers. According to journalist Tony Russell in his…
Continue Reading »Somebody Loan Me a Dime - Luther 'Snake boy' Johnson
Luther 'Snake Boy ' Johnson (aka Luther 'Georgia Boy' Johnson) was born in Davisborough/ Georgia, in 1934. He began to play guitar behind Gospel groups in churchs on Sundays, and blues in clubs on Fridays & Saturdays nights.…
Continue Reading »Henry Gray & Tail Dragger with Bob Corritore's Rhythm Room All-Stars
JAMES YANCY JONES, known as THE TAIL DRAGGER, is a long-time disciple of Howlin' Wolf; in fact, the Wolf gave James the moniker "Tail Dragger" emanating from one of the Wolf's now-classic songs. The Tail Dragger followed Wolf…
Continue Reading »Black Country Communion announce new album "Afterglow"
THE BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM AFTERGLOW UK RELEASE: MONDAY 29th OCTOBER 2012 Black Country Communion the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper,…
Continue Reading »Bright Lights, Big City - JIMMY REED
Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of…
Continue Reading »Outside Woman Blues - Ida Cox
Ida Cox (February 25, 1896 – November 10, 1967) was an African American singer and vaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues" Cox was born…
Continue Reading »How Blue Can You Get - HAK
HAK was born in 2002 in drummer Andy Coldwell’s bedroom. Coldwell’s schoolmate, Kyle Strohmaier, had brought over his new Epiphone for an attempted jam session. The two boys, 13 years old at the time, managed a couple recognizable…
Continue Reading »Shame Shame Shame - COLOGNE BLUES CLUB
BLUES GERMAN AWARDS 2012! BLUES COLOGNE CLUB plays BLUES GERMAN CHALLENGE 2012! „ Authentic Großstadt-Blues with a pinch Motown/Stax. Cool voice, organic sound, elegant arrangements and persuasive soloists. " (Marcel Anders, music journalist, music express train, guitar bass,…
Continue Reading »"Hollywood's Burning Hot Blueswomen," Scorch Sisters At L.A.'s House of Blues September 1
"Hollywood's Burning Hot Blueswomen," The Scorch Sisters, In Concert@L.A.'s Premiere Music Venue, House Of Blues, Sat. Sept. 1 (WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.) - "Hollywood's Burning Hot Blueswomen," the Scorch Sisters, perform at L.A.'s premier live music venue, House Of…
Continue Reading »Turning On The Naughty - Paula Harris - New Release Review
I have been listening to the new Paula Harris recording, Turning On The Naughty. Paula has a strong vocal style and is surrounded herself with a strong band of musicians including Simon Russell (piano), Mike Eppley (Hammond B3),…
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