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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…
Continue Reading »My Tweet Twaat Twaat - The Za Zu Girl
Elton Island Spivey was born in Galveston, TX. on August 12, 1900. She was the elder sister of Victoria Spivey and also the sister of Addie "Sweet Pease" Spivey (pictured on the CD cover). Victoria and Addie both…
Continue Reading »Blues After Hours - Pee Wee Crayton
Connie Curtis Crayton (December 18, 1914 – June 25, 1985), known as Pee Wee Crayton, was an American R&B and blues guitarist and singer. Born in Rockdale, Texas, United States, there are several stories on how Crayton acquired…
Continue Reading »Little Peter Blues Band
Hello mon nom est Little Peter je suis guitariste de Blues et j'ai un groupe " LITTLE PETER BLUES BAND ",nous sommes de Toulouse France! Batterie: Stephane Piquemal Basse: Pascal Briez Harmonica: Vaudou Guitare/Chant: Pierre Cayla If you…
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…
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