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Rocker - Dennis Gruenling & Doug Deming
Ever since his self-titled debut with his band Jump Time hit the streets in 1999, Dennis has been pulling in countless fans and numerous accolades from critics & musicians around the globe for his swinging, highly original harmonica…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian comedian, singer, actor and screenwriter. He was an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, an originator of The Blues Brothers (with John Belushi) and Ghostbusters…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - Harpdog Brown
Harpdog Brown was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. The Dog started playing Blues in 1981 and never looked back. Some influences include Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton, and Tom Waits.…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats
Jackie Brenston (August 15, 1930 – December 15, 1979) was an African American R&B singer and saxophonist, who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll song "Rocket 88". Brenston was born in…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - James Cotton
James Cotton (born July 1, 1935, Tunica, Mississippi), is an American blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter who is the bandleader for the James Cotton Blues Band. He also writes songs alone, and his solo career continues to…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - James Cotton
James Cotton (born July 1, 1935, Tunica, Mississippi, United States) is an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time as well as with…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 - Rob Rio
Known by some as the "Boss of the Boogie", pianoman/vocalist ROB RIO plays the boogie-woogie and jump blues of the 40's and 50's with a virtuosity and elan that has excited audiences around the world for more than…
Continue Reading »Rocket 88 Records artist: John Fusco - Borderlands - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Borderlands, from John Fusco and I really like it. Opening with Coyote Man, filmmaker/singer/songwriter/musician, John Fusco starts off on this modern, country western, story telling adventure. Accompanying…
Continue Reading »Rocketnoodle Music artist: Vince Agwada - Light Of Day - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Light of Day, by Vince Agwada and I really like it! Opening with hard driving boogie track, Two Tons of Fun, Agwada lays it down hard and…
Continue Reading »Rockfold Records artist: Mick Clarke Band - Ruff 'n' Roar - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Ruff 'n' Roar from the Mick Clarke Band (Live at Scratchers) and it's hot! From the opening riff on the opening track, Elmore James' Happy Home, this release rips. Mick Clarke (guitar…
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