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Alabama Women Blues - Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw (August 9, 1908 – May 18, 1985) was an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist, best known for his 1963 album, The Ma Grinder. Shaw was born in Stafford, Texas, the son of farm owners Jesse and…
Continue Reading »I Feel So Worried - Sammy Lewis and Willie Johnson
The productive and all too brief meeting between vocalist / harmonica player Sammy Lewis and guitarist Willie Johnson produced one of the best blues issued by Sun Records. In the eyes of many collectors and blues fans -…
Continue Reading »I'm So Glad Today - A.C. And Blind Mamie Forehand
Recorded February 25, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee; A.C. Forehand, vocal, harmonica, guitar; Blind Mamie Forehand, finger cymbals Left-handed guitarist Elder Ma ("AC." or "Asey") Forehand was born in Columbus, Georgia, on August 9, 1890 (according to his second…
Continue Reading »Rock Band HEADROOM Announce Video Documentary About Phoenix Live Music Scene
HEADROOM (pictured) is damn proud to hail from Phoenix, AZ, and of all the music and artists, past and present, that have come out of Phoenix. So proud, in fact, they're making a documentary about it. HEADROOM Announces…
Continue Reading »Kiss Me When I Kiss - Whiteboy James and The Blues Express feat. Catfish
Something amazing happens the moment you witness a White Boy James show. You’ll either: Tap your toes maniacally. Dance until the soles burn off your shoes. Or both. Having just completed their second album, Whiteboy James and the…
Continue Reading »"An Intimate Evening Of The Blues" With Papa J & K.K. Martin@Encore Dinner Theater
K.K. Martin Papa J *****MEDIA ALERT***** WHAT: "An Intimate Evening Of the Blues" Featuring Papa J and Friends With Special Guest, K.K. Martin WHERE: Encore Dinner Theater & Club - 690 El Camino Real, Tustin (657) 210-3200 WHEN:…
Continue Reading »$10 CD/LP Sale - Fat Possum
$10 Summer Sale CDs and LPs are $10. Double LPs and Picture Discs are $15. Visit the Fat Possum Store to begin shopping. “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense.…
Continue Reading »Blues Lee
Blues Lee started out in 1995 and in just two years they worked their way up to the first division of the Belgian bluesscene. In 1997 they played at the Belgian Rhythm and Blues Festival in Peer. Seemingly…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove signs Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King
DELTA GROOVE IS PROUD TO WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY SMOKIN' JOE KUBEK & BNOIS KING Delta Groove Music is extremely pleased to welcome the dynamic duo of Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King to the Delta Groove family.…
Continue Reading »Too Tight Blues No 2 - Blind Blake
"Blind" Blake (born Arthur Blake; 1896, Newport News, Virginia – December 1, 1934, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was an American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist. Blind Blake recorded about 80 tracks for Paramount Records from 1926 to 1932. He…
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