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Betty Jean - Harold Burrage
Harold Burrage (March 30, 1931, Chicago - November 26, 1966, Chicago) was an American blues and soul musician. Burrage did session work as a pianist in the 1950s and 1960s as well as recording under his own name.…
Continue Reading »Bettye LaVette celebrates 50 years with new album 'Thankful N' Thoughtful'
Celebrates 50 Years in Music New Album: "Thankful N' Thoughtful"UK Release Date: Monday 1st October 2012 December 2012 European Tour Announced R&B legend Bettye LaVette is set to mark her 50th anniversary in the music world with the…
Continue Reading »Bettye LaVette plays London JazzCafe on Tuesday December 11
Celebrates 50 Years in Music New Album: "Thankful N' Thoughtful" UK Release Date: Monday 1st October 2012 December 2012 European Tour Announced R&B legend Bettye LaVette is set to mark her 50th anniversary in the music world with…
Continue Reading »Beyond 1969 - Back To The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Back To The Blues, by Beyond 1969 and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with I'm Never Gonna Leave You, a cool rocker with a funky backbeat,…
Continue Reading »Beyond Here Lies Nothing - Peter Parcek (and Free Download)
Peter Parcek’s daring, incendiary and soulful style is a distinctive hybrid. He weaves rock, gypsy-jazz, country, folk, and blues-- especially blues-- into a tapestry of melody, harmony and daredevil solos that push those styles to their limits without…
Continue Reading »BGB Music, Inc. artist: Georgie Bonds - Stepping Into Time - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Stepping Into Time, from Georgie Bonds and it's smooth. Opening with the classic St. James Infirmary, Georgie Bonds, singing a capella establishes himself immediately as a solid soulful vocalist. Joined on The…
Continue Reading »Bhel, black, blue: some thoughts on the inevitability and the curative power of the blues - Guest writer: Erwin Bosman
By: Erwin Bosman, © 2012, www.myblues.eu _________________________________________________ In 2010, Peter Muir published his book “Long Lost Blues”, which David Evans qualified as “One of the most important and original books on blues to be published in the past…
Continue Reading »Bible & Tire Recording Co. : The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Record Story, Volume 1 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Record Story, Volume 1 and it's powerful. Opening with The Calvary Nightingales performing Keep On Pushing this release is off…
Continue Reading »Bible & Tire Recording Co. artist: Elder Jack Ward - Already Made - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Already Made, from Elder Jack Ward and it's full of the spirit. Opening with high energy title track, The Way Is Already Made, with Carla Ward, Francis…
Continue Reading »Bible & Tire Recording Company artist: Dedicated Men of Zion - Can't Turn Me Around - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Can't Turn Me Around, from Dedicated Men of Zion and it's terrific! Opening with boogie track, Father, Guide Me, Teach Me, with George Supplick on drums, Will…
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