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Little Wing - The Sad Sam Blues Band
Sadie Johnson - lead guitar, writer, vocals Sam Johnson - bass guitar Lydia Elmer - vocals Jake Gates - drums Wes Schrimsher - sax, keyboard Sam (16) and Sadie (14) are sisters that love to play blues and…
Continue Reading »Fat Possum/Big Legal Mess artist: Jimbo Mathus - Blue Light - New Recording Review
Jimbo Mathus has a new EP, Blue Light, coming out in July ind it's really strong! Taking time out from the Tri-State Coalition which also has a new release coming out soon, Mathus lays down a 6 track…
Continue Reading »Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore
Dorothy Moore (born 13 October 1946, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue". Born to Mary Moore and Melvin Hendrex Snr., aka Melvin Henderson of the…
Continue Reading »A Quitter Never Wins - Tinsley Ellis
Hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist/vocalist/song-writer Tinsley Ellis sings and plays with the energy and soul of all the great Southern musicians who have come before him. Ellis attacks his music with rock power and blues feeling, following in the tradition…
Continue Reading »Eventime - Joe Buckner
Vocalist born June 4, 1924,from St Louis with Tommy Dean band. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!…
Continue Reading »Oh Mary Don't You Weep - Mike Farris - Schedule Update
Saturday, June 16 Hoogland Center For The Arts - Springfield, IL - 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Solo show http://www.hcfta.org Thursday, June 21 Utah Arts Festival - Salt Lake City, UT - 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Mike…
Continue Reading »Rock Me - Jim Brewer
Jim Brewer (October 3, 1920 – June 3, 1988) aka Blind Jim Brewer, although Brewer did not like this additive ("My mother didn't name me "Blind", she named me "Jim"), was an African-American blues singer and guitarist. Born…
Continue Reading »Good Coffee Blues - J.T. "Funny Paper" Smith
J.T. "Funny Paper" Smith was a pioneering force behind the development of the Texas blues guitar style of the pre-war era; in addition to honing a signature sound distinguished by intricate melody lines and simple, repetitive bass riffs,…
Continue Reading »Tribute Little Walter - Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers (vocal & guitar), Louis Myers & Luther Tucker (guitar), Dave Myers (bass), Al Duncan (drums), Rod Piazza (harp) and Honey Piazza (piano) Jimmy Rogers (June 3, 1924 – December 19, 1997) was an American Chicago blues…
Continue Reading »The Ma Grinder No. 2 - Buster Pickens
Buster Pickens (June 3, 1916 – November 24, 1964) was an American blues pianist. Pickens is best known for his work accompanying Alger "Texas" Alexander and Lightnin' Hopkins, although he did record a solo album in 1960. He…
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