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Blues Without Booze - Doc Pomus
Jerome Solon Felder, better known as Doc Pomus (June 27, 1925 - March 14, 1991), was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lyricist of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted…
Continue Reading »It's a Blessing to Call His Name - Rev. Lonnie Ferris
Lonnie Farris released 16 songs under his own name between 1962 and 1964. His recordings are incredibly eclectic and draw from all sorts of musical influences. Within this body of work, you’ll find booting saxophone solos, syncopated washboard…
Continue Reading »VCBS Wed. Jam, Tommy Marsh & Bad Dog Welcome Guitarist Teresa Russell 6/27
Ventura Bluesman Tommy Marsh & BAD DOG Welcome Gal Guitarist Extraordinaire Teresa Russell As Special Guest For This Week's VC Blues Society-Sponsored Jam At The Tavern - Wednesday, June 27 (VENTURA, CA) - Ventura's most talked-about jam night…
Continue Reading »Killin' Floor - JAMES SON THOMAS
James "Son" Thomas (October 14, 1926 – June 26, 1993) was an American Delta blues musician, gravedigger and sculptor from Leland, Mississippi Born in Eden, Mississippi, United States, Thomas was known as a folk artist for his sculptures…
Continue Reading »Hypnotize - Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo is an American blues/rock power trio, based in Madison, WI. Aaron is joined in the band by Eric Shackelford on drums and Z on bass. Aaron began his musical career at 17 years…
Continue Reading »Americana/Roots Troubadour Jeffrey Halford Performing@Creekside Music Festival
"Hemingway With A Blues-y Guitar" - Dirty Linen Magazine Jeffrey Halford (pictured) and his longtime band, The Healers, perform this Friday, June 29, as part of the summer-long 7th Annual Creekside Music Festival Concert Series in Mill Valley.…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Oli Brown - Here I Am - New Release Review
Some of you may not have heard Oli Brown but this young man has been tearing up Europe for some time now. Here I Am, Oli's newest release is destined to open America's eyes to England's newest young…
Continue Reading »Going Down Slow - St. Louis Jimmy Oden
James Burke "St. Louis Jimmy" Oden (June 26, 1903 – December 30, 1977) was an American blues vocalist and songwriter. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, Oden sang and taught himself to play the piano in childhood. In…
Continue Reading »When Did You Leave Heaven - Big Bill Broonzy
Big Bill Broonzy was born William Lee Conley Broonzy in the tiny town of Scott, Mississippi, just across the river from Arkansas. During his childhood, Broonzy's family -- itinerant sharecroppers and the descendants of ex-slaves -- moved to…
Continue Reading »FPR News June 2012
In This Issue Breakdown Way Update Jack's Custom Bass FPR @ The Dana 2013 Calendar Submissions Spotlight On: Jill Sobule Ruth Grace Update FRESH CATCH! Electric Hot Tuna has embarked on a tour of the Mid-Atlantic with Steve…
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