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Weed Smoker's Dream -Harlem Hamfats
The Harlem Hamfats was a Chicago jazz band formed in 1936. Initially, they mainly provided backup music for jazz and blues singers, such as Johnny Temple, Rosetta Howard, and Frankie Jaxon for Decca Records, but when their first…
Continue Reading »Fur Peace Announces 2013 Workshop Schedule!
Fur Peace Ranch Announces 2013 Schedule The Fur Peace Ranch is pleased to announce its 2013 Workshop Schedule! FPR 2013 Schedule FPR 2013 Fees & Tuition FPR 2013 Application Many of our top-shelf instructors will be returning in…
Continue Reading »Sweet Little Thing - MEMO GONZALEZ & THE BLUESCASTERS
Memo Gonzalez and the Bluescasters are swinging like a suspension bridge in a hurricane, declares British music magazine Blueprint , while Texas Blues Magazine is wondering: Who are these guys? Without reservation one of the most exciting live…
Continue Reading »Looking For Something - The Paul Garner Band
The Paul Garner Band is an original, progressive, guitar/organ blues trio. They put out a gritty, funky sound to back Paul's intelligent and cliché-free original blues songs. Individually and collectively the band exhibit the highest standards of musicianship,…
Continue Reading »Keep Your Business To Yourself - Family Style
When you think about Italy, it's fair to assume that one thing you probably wouldn't associate it with is blues music. Soccer, yes. Pasta, yes. Spaghetti Western, yes. But, the blues, no. Well, PREPARE TO THINK AGAIN! Family…
Continue Reading »Ivy Music Company - No Regrets - Albert Cummings - New Release review
I have been listening to No Regrets, the newest release from Albert Cummings (release date August 28, 2012). Since his first release in 1999 (The Long Way) Cummings has been blazing a blues guitar trail and with this…
Continue Reading »Screaming Boogie - Sonny Thompson
Sonny Thompson (August 22, 1916 or 1923 – August 11, 1989) was an American R&B bandleader and pianist, popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Born Alfonso Thompson in Centreville, Mississippi, he began recording in 1946, and in 1948…
Continue Reading »Longin´ For Home - Addie Spivey
This blues vocalist from the late '20s and '30s worked under the pseudonym of Sweet Peas, giving shop owners the option of filing her product amongst the frozen foods. With the classic blues style's emphasis on different types…
Continue Reading »Tell Me Man Blues - Henry Sims
Henry "Son" Sims (August 22, 1890 – December 23, 1958) was an American delta blues fiddler and songwriter. He is best known for his accompanist role to both Charlie Patton and a young Muddy Waters. Sims was born…
Continue Reading »Is It Too Late Babe - Roscoe Shelton
Roscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer. He is best remembered for his 1965 hit single, "Strain on My Heart," and his working relationships with both The Fairfield…
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