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Long Hair, Knock Knees and Bow Legs - Leroy Washington
Little is known about Leroy Washington, who recorded several sessions between 1957 and 1961 for Jay Miller. He was recalled by Miller as perhaps his favorite blues guitarist. He only released a handful of sides, however, he had…
Continue Reading »Freight Train - Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten (January 5, 1895 – June 29, 1987) was an American blues and folk musician, singer, and songwriter. A self-taught left-handed guitarist, Cotten developed her own original style. Her approach involved using a right-handed guitar (usually…
Continue Reading »Severn Records Artists Garner Multiple Nominations for the 2012 Blues Blast Music Awards
SEVERN RECORDS ARTISTS MUD MORGANFIELD AND SUGAR RAY & THE BLUETONES GARNER MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2012 BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARDS ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records artists Mud Morganfield and Sugar Ray & the Bluetones each received two…
Continue Reading »Room To Move - JUKE HOUNDS
Formed in late 2006, The Juke Hounds ventured on a special mission to put the “Juke” spin on the standard “Blues Sound”. By adding a high energy approach, an uplifting twist to the songs, and upbeat musicianship, The…
Continue Reading »Skinny Woman - Son Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde
Son Jack Jr & Michael Wilde are an award winning traditional blues duo based out of Seattle, WA. Neither are strangers to the music industry, counting 30+ years of touring and recording experience between them, both in the…
Continue Reading »A 'Character' You Should Know: Randa Lee Hosts New IE Blues Jam Starting July 1
Are You A Character? Play The Blues? Then My Friends, This Jam Is For You! (Pomona, CA) - The Inland Empire Blues Scene is holding its own with some great new venues having recently opened (Marquee 15) and…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Petros Guitars - Grand Concert
Anyone looking for a guitar that will do both fingerstyle and flatpicking, and do it well? After numerous requests for just such an instrument Petros Guitars decided that after 30 years of perfecting just two models, perhaps there…
Continue Reading »Music Maker artists: Boo Hanks with Dom Flemons - Buffalo Junction - New Recording Review
I just received a copy of one of the coolest traditional and Piedmont style blues recordings to hit the market in a long time. 83 year old Boo Hanks, who has played locally and worked in the tobacco…
Continue Reading »HAMILTON LOOMIS -- July 2012 Schedule
Thanks for your support! This will be a busy July/Aug. for Hamilton and the Band -- They will be supporting N. Mississippi All-Stars and B.B. King at the Belgium R&B Festival, then head back to the U.S. for…
Continue Reading »All Hell Breaks Loose!@Bliss 525 Jam This Sunday Hosted By New Blues Revolution
All Hell Breaks Loose! At The Bliss 525 Jam Hosted By New Blues Revolution (Long Beach, CA) - Gig after gig and week after week, the group known as New Blues Revolution continues to earn their growing reputation…
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