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River line Blues - Shirley Griffith
Shirley Griffith (April 26, 1908 – June 18, 1974) was an American blues singer and guitarist, mainly based in Indianapolis. He is best known for his recordings, "Walkin' Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues". Griffith was born in Brandon,…
Continue Reading »Texas Shout - Cow Cow Davenport
Charles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (April 23, 1894 – December 3, 1955) was an American boogie woogie piano player. He also played the organ and sang. He was born in Anniston, Alabama. Arnold Caplin, on the liner notes…
Continue Reading »Smell Trouble - Shuffle Maniacs
This is a band from the Netherlands featuring Dave Chavez, Vocals /GuitaR. Robin v Roon,harmonica. Don't know anything else. Possibly Dave will weigh in and give us more info. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues…
Continue Reading »Broke and Hungry Records / Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art film: We Juke Up In Here! - New Release Review
I have been waiting for this for a long [explicative] time! Once you watch the film that will make a lot more sense. The film opens with just absolutely terrific intro music and the audio is superb and…
Continue Reading »Search for Robert Johnson Part 2 (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 »MUTT, from Cory Branan out May 22 label debut on Bloodshot Records + newly announced US tour dates
Plus, the launch of the album’s first single – “Bad Man” “Intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats.” – Playboy on Branan’s last album, 12 Songs On…
Continue Reading »Playin' The Blues (By The Rules) - The Jackpot$
I have recently received a copy of a debut release from a new blues band from Argentina. The band is called The Jackpot$ and the recording is called Playin' The Blues (By The Rules). Eleven tracks (plus a…
Continue Reading »Liam Tarpey Update
Nomination for the British Blues Awards 2012 Artist Partners Management & Agency Wampler Pedals & Diago Endorsement 100 Club with Chantel McGregor Hi everyone! Welcome to our very first Newsletter. As expected, you will find all the latest…
Continue Reading »As The Years Go Passing By - Albert King
Before I go into the tribute to Albert for today, his birthday, I will say that I was fortunate enough to see Albert once prior to his demise. It was in a very small club in Phoenix, AZ…
Continue Reading »Lonely Bedroom - Willis "Gator Tail" Jackson
Willis Jackson, George Benson, Sterling Magee from the1973 Album Titled Funky Reggae Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born in Miami, Florida, Jackson joined Duke Ellington alumnus Cootie…
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