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Search For Robert Johnson Part 3 (of 5)
The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt. In it, Hammond travels through the American…
Continue Reading »Wishing Well - Honey Island Swamp Band
Great music begins with great songs, and great songs are what the Honey Island Swamp Band is all about. The band came together after 4 friends were marooned in San Francisco after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Formed…
Continue Reading »End of the Blues - Freddie Roulette
Frederick Martin "Freddie" Roulette (born May 3, 1939) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer. He is best known as an exponent of the lap steel guitar. In a lengthy career, he has collaborated…
Continue Reading »Merle Jam Welcomes Back Chicago's Howard and the White Boys
"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band...For Over Two Decades!" "Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band," Howard and the White Boys (pictured here with the great B.B. King) perform at this year's Sixth Annual Merle Jam Festival at Knucklehead's in Kansas City on…
Continue Reading »White River Records artist: Jimmy Thackery And The Drivers - As Live As It Gets - New Release Review
I had a big build up of this recording, Live As It Gets, from my pal Stilladog and I couldn't wait for it to come. Well, here you go. To say they captured Thackery at his best and…
Continue Reading »Ironing Board Sam glows at Jazzfest!
Ironing Board Sam glows at Jazzfest! Scott Legato/WireImage Ironing Board Sam made a huge splash at Jazzfest - since his rousing performance in the Blues Tent on Sunday he's been featured in the Times-Picayune, The San Francisco Chronicle,…
Continue Reading »Sleeping Alone - Bobby Blues Ray
Bobby Ray is an accomplished musician. His gospel upbringing in the churches of Arkansas prepared him for his jump into the Northern California Soul scene during the 60's. He played assorted venues opening for the likes of B.B.…
Continue Reading »You Keep Me Hangin - Kilborn Alley Blues Band
The Kilborn Alley Blues Band.. was formed in 2000 when ..Andy Duncanson.. was still in high school, and ..Chris Breen.. and ..Josh Stimmel.. were barely out. In 2005 ..Ed O'Hara.. joined the band, and in 2008 ..Deak Harp..…
Continue Reading »Miranda Louise and the Mohawk Slim Band
Rarely does one find as devoted and sincere an interpreter of the Blues as Miranda Louise. The Singer/Songwriter has been singing in amphitheaters, nightclubs, and performing in Blues festivals in the US, Europe and the Caribbean for fifteen…
Continue Reading »I'm Ready - David Shelley & Bluestone
David Shelley is the son of Jazz singer / actress Martha Stewart and grandson of the late George Gard "Buddy" Desylva who was a top songwriter ("Birth of the Blues", "Sunny Boy" and the "Best things in Life…
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