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Now Tell Me Baby - Guitar Shorty
John Henry Fortescue b. January 24, 1923 in Belhaven, North Carolina d. May 26, 1976 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina NOTE: This is the original Guitar Shorty. There's another 'Guitar Shorty' (currently active) by the real name of…
Continue Reading »Boll Weevil : Baby Face Leroy Foster
"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development…
Continue Reading »Brooklyn Blues Project Update
The Brooklyn Blues Project 5 Boro PicNYC The Brooklyn Blues Project May 27 New York, NY This Sunday Afternoon, May 27, 2012 The Brooklyn Blues Project plays Governors Island It’s gonna be a killer way to chill out…
Continue Reading »Larry Garner
As the recipient of the 1988 BB King Lucille Award in Memphis, the 1995 MO Better Blues award in Atlanta, a 2002 Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame inductee, The BBC Jazz Fm Bluesman Of the Year award, three…
Continue Reading »OBNOX STOMP - John Fairhurst
“John Fairhurst is worth every bit of praise he’s already garnered. Capable of creating jaw-dropping moments live, he is possibly the finest guitarist you’ll ever see.” – Chris Long, BBC Manchester Heavy blues, slide guitar and deep growling…
Continue Reading »ELLIS HOOKS with LARRY MITCHELL
Larry started playing guitar at age 9, after his mom through his drumset out the window. Self taught on guitar. 1986 and 1987 Larry won the New York City "Limelight guitar solo contest. In 1988 Larry toured with…
Continue Reading »Six Days on the Road - Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson Band is made up of five diverse multi-talented musicians. SJB's sound bounces from its foundation in folk roots rock,to bluegrass with a strong gospel influence.This sound traverses all the way down to tribal laden, reggae funk.…
Continue Reading »REALLY GOOD BLUES NEWS! - THIS MONDAY (MAY 28, 2012) - SHAWN PITTMAN & TONS OF GUESTS - IN TARZANA!
************************ !!! BREAKING BLUES NEWS !!! THIS MONDAY'S (MAY 28, 2012) HUGE MEMORIAL DAY BLUES CONCERT & JAM IN TARZANA IS ONE OF OUR BIGGEST ANNUAL SHOWS AND WE EXPECT SEVERAL FAMOUS SPECIAL BLUES GUESTS TO DROP IN!…
Continue Reading »Crazy Blues - Mamie Smith
Mamie Smith (née Robinson) (May 26, 1883 – September 16, 1946) was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist and actress, who appeared in several films late in her career. As a vaudeville singer she performed a number of…
Continue Reading »John The Revelator - The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans, Louisiana, brass band. The ensemble was established in 1977 by Benny Jones together with members of the Tornado Brass Band. The Dirty Dozen revolutionized the New Orleans brass band…
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