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Blues In My Bedroom - Lynn white
Lynn White was born on the 6th of August, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama. Began singing professionally in the late 1970's, with various 45s collected on the album 'Am I Too Much Woman for You' in 1981. In 1982,…
Continue Reading »Lonesome Bedroom Blues - Willie Nix
Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 — July 8, 1991) was an American Chicago blues singer and drummer, active in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, in the 1940s and 1950s Born in Memphis, as a child he learnt to tap…
Continue Reading »Prayer of Death- Charlie Patton
Charlie Patton (between April 1887 and 1891 – April 28, 1934), better known as Charley Patton, was an American Delta blues musician. He is considered by many to be the "Father of the Delta Blues", and is credited…
Continue Reading »Matthew Davidson Band News - Bistro Byronz & Pics from the Weekend
The Matthew Davidson Band had a blast performing last Saturday at Pierre Bossier Mall. Thanks to KMSS Fox-33 and Pierre Bossier Mall for inviting us! Check out some photos from the event in the newsletter below. Kyle McClanahan,…
Continue Reading »Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Tuts Washington
Isidore "Tuts" Washington (January 24, 1907 – August 5, 1984) was an American Louisiana blues pianist, who exemplified the New Orleans rhythm and blues style, also made famous by musicians such as Professor Longhair. Born in New Orleans,…
Continue Reading »When I'm Gone (She Treats Me Mean And Evil) - Joe Hill Louis
Joe Hill Louis (September 23, 1921 – August 5, 1957), born Lester Hill, was an American singer, guitarist, harmonica player and one-man band. He is significant, along with fellow Memphis bluesman Doctor Ross, as one of only a…
Continue Reading »Heart of Stone - Dan Patlansky
The word “legend” is loaded with meaning – especially when one thinks of Blues-legends. It conjures up images of seasoned older players that have been touched with a rare gift, and whose talent has been salted through the…
Continue Reading »Johnnie Bassett has passed
Blues guitarist Johnnie Bassett, a much-loved statesman of the Detroit scene, died late Saturday. He was 76. Bassett had been in declining health – recently diagnosed with cancer — and was moved last month to hospice care at…
Continue Reading »Freight Train - Lenny Breau
Leonard Harold "Lenny" Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was a musician, guitar player, and music educator. He was known for blending many styles of music including: jazz, country, classical and flamenco guitar. Breau, inspired by…
Continue Reading »Rock Me - Jean Shy & The Shy Guys
Jean Shy is an internationally acclaimed Soul, Blues, Jazz, and Gospel Singer; Songwriter, Music Producer, Actress, and Author. With four Top Ten Hits under her belt, the 2009 Blues Music Award Nominee for “Soul Blues Female Artist Of…
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