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That Will Never Happen No More - John Jackson
Born on February 25, 1924, in Rappahannock County, Virginia; married Cora Lee Jackson; seven children; died on January 20, 2002, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Performed at parties and dances, early 1940s; gave up performing due to violence encountered…
Continue Reading »Four Day Creep - Ida Cox
Ida Cox (February 25, 1896 – November 10, 1967) was an African American singer and vaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues" Cox was born…
Continue Reading »It's My Own Fault - ANDREW BROWN
Folks lucky enough to hear him perform his classy brand of blues in clubs throughout Chicago’s southern suburbs referred to guitarist Andrew Brown as Big Brown. His muscular physique contrasted strikingly with his understated brilliance as a modern…
Continue Reading »Goin Down Slow - Walter Horton, Floyd Jones, James "Primetime" Smith, Playboy Venson
Walter up front with Floyd Jones on bass, James "Prime Time" Smith on guitar, and Playboy Venson on drums. This is some great old footage I think there are a few clips from this same show. i know…
Continue Reading »Samson & Delilah - Tom Shaw
Photo by Frank Scott Thomas Shaw (March 4, 1908 – February 24, 1977), aka Tom Shaw, was an American blues singer and guitarist. Thomas Edgar Shaw was born in Brenham, Texas, and as a young man he worked…
Continue Reading »I'm Lost Without You - - Memphis Slim
Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988) was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A…
Continue Reading »Too Much Alcohol - Friends of Adam
FRIENDS OF ADAM IS Clayton Campania (guitar/vocals) Ernie Ecreala (bass) Justin Inocelda (drums) "My dad told me, 'Nobody wants to hear that music here,'" says Campania. "But I'm going to play what touches me." Play they do. From…
Continue Reading »The Thrill Is Gone - LAYLA Zoe
"She has created probably the biggest buzz vocally of any singer I've heard about in years in Toronto. All of the comments, compliments and credos going around the city about her are not unfounded. She is wonderful." -JEFF…
Continue Reading »Snakes In My House - Mississippi Grover
Been kickin' around in various corners of the garage for 24 years now, playing with (among others): .... The Buzzards (Ottawa, 1987).. The 14th Wray (Kingston, 1990-91).. The Minstrels (New Orleans/Montréal, 1992).. The Deadbeatniks (Kingston, 1992-93).. The Fiends…
Continue Reading »New Release - One Hand Man's Band - Review
I stumbled across this band a few days ago when I was surfing the net.I had the chance to download this for free and when I heard it I immediately posted the download link for all of my…
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