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PRESTON JACKSON UPTOWN BAND
James Preston McDonald, better known by his stage name Preston Jackson (January 3, 1902 – November 12, 1983) was an American jazz trombonist. Jackson was born in New Orleans and moved to Chicago in 1917, but did not…
Continue Reading »Pretty Baby -Jimmy Rogers. Big Walter
Jimmy Rogers (June 3, 1924 – December 19, 1997[1]) was a blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his work as a member of Muddy Waters' band of the 1950s. Get Facebook support for your favorite…
Continue Reading »Pretty Good For A Girl Records artist: Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers - All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues, from Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers and it's the "rockingest" Christmas album I've ever heard. Opening with title track,…
Continue Reading »Pretty Good For A Girl Records artist: Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers - The Eastwest Sessions - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 15, 2017), The Eastwest Sessions, by Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers and it's a lot of fun. Opening with Vinyl, a high stepper with a rock…
Continue Reading »Pretty Good Love - Thornetta Davis Band
For over fifteen years this multi-talented native Detroiter has graced and dominated Michigan's most attended events. She has performed over two hundred shows a year with grace and stamina. Her voice is strong, commanding, melodic and smooth. She…
Continue Reading »Pride And Joy - Bonnie Raitt
A fine singer, song writr and player...Bonnie Raitt!! Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter and a renowned slide guitar player. During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of acclaimed roots-influenced albums which…
Continue Reading »Pride And Joy - Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt, (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues and R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. Raitt began playing guitar at an early age,…
Continue Reading »Pride And Joy - Chase The Sun
Since forming in 2006, bluesy rock trio Chase The Sun have gone hard and got a lot done in a short time, spending no time amassing widespread critical acclaim for their soul-tinged song writing, blues sensibilities and the…
Continue Reading »Prison Blues - Neal Pattman, Cootie Stark, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Neal Pattman (January 10, 1926 – May 4, 2005) was an American electric blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Sometimes billed as Big Daddy Pattman, he is best known for his self-penned tracks, "Prison Blues" and "Goin' Back…
Continue Reading »Prisoner Of Love - Albert King
Raw and rough but hey... it's tough to find good old footage of Albert at his best. Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE Enjoy! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50…
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