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4 AM - Texas Blues - Joey Long
LONG, JOEY (1932–1995). Joey Long, blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, was born Joseph Earl Longoria in Zwolle, Louisiana, on December 17, 1932, the son of Earlene Leone and Fred Longoria. His parents were of Italian-French and Mexican-French extraction.…
Continue Reading »Texas Blues - Arnett Cobb
Arnett Cobb (August 10, 1918 – March 24, 1989) was an American tenor saxophonist. Cobb was born Arnette Cleophus Cobbs in Houston, Texas. His musical career began with the local bands of Chester Boone, from 1934 to 1936,…
Continue Reading »BRING IT ON HOME TO ME/ BACKDOOR MAN - Grandpa Elliott and Stony B.
Now this is entertainment...compliments of my friend Herman! Grandpa has been a New Orleans street icon for decades. His music and comforting presence have touched countless hearts throughout the years. When you think of the French Quarter you…
Continue Reading »You Shook Me / Walkin Cane - KAL DAVID & JIMMY VIVINO
There is an old saying: You are only as good as your last gig. This one is certified fresh, organic, delicious, recorded March 12, 2012. You are forewarned: These guys are Registered Guitar Molesters! Ladies & Gentleman, it…
Continue Reading »5 of the Coolest Home Built Guitars I've seen recently
As you know I'm always looking at unique string instruments. A while back I did an entire series on the cigar box guitars. These are some really cool ideas! Aluminium was from a large window frame. Bridge and…
Continue Reading »Bye Bye baby - Chuck Berry and T Bone Walker
So much great footage continues to surface...here with Chuck Berry and the Aces featuring TBone Walker. Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting…
Continue Reading »Boogie The Joint - Hubert Robinson
Hubert Robinson had a two-year span as a blues vocalist on the Houston recording scene. His first record was released on Eddie's in 1949 under the name of Hubert Roberson and Orchestra. He moved to the Macy's label…
Continue Reading »Blues from Blues Kitchen - Sam Hare, Mal Barclay, Lee Sankey
Footage starts with an Otis Span inspired piano solo from Joe Glossop. Then Sam Hare and Mal Barclay lay down some sweet blues. Mal paying in the style of T-Bone Walker. Lee Sankey harmonica, Jamie Lawrence bass, Rob…
Continue Reading »Cisco Kid - Lee Oskar w/ Lowrider Band
Lee Oskar (born March 24, 1948, Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish harmonica player, notable for his contributions to the sound of the rock-funk fusion group War, which he formed with Eric Burdon, his solo work, and as a…
Continue Reading »Chicago Blues Photos courtesy of Bill Lupkin and Bob Corritore
Thanks to Bill Lupkin for sharing these amazing photos. Bill was the harmonica player in the Jimmy Rogers Blues Band and the Bob Riedy Blues Band in the early 70s. These images provide an insider's view of the…
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