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Automatic - The Blu-Tones
"The Blu-Tones" is a project that began in late 2010 in Madrid after the idea of JD (U.S. guitar and vocals) to raise awareness about all those classics of blues and blues-rock and English-speaking Americans to central capital…
Continue Reading »Johnny & the Devil - Hans Theessink
We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way…
Continue Reading »Down In Mississippi - Terry Evans
His musical journey began in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the heart of the Delta, where he was born. He was in the church choir as a young person and used to sing tenor, baritone and bass. He jokes that…
Continue Reading »Bloodshot Records Release: Andre Williams - Hoods and Shades - Review - Release Date: Feb 28 2012
I have just received and had the opportunity to review a new release by Andre Williams called Hoods and Shades. The release consists of 9 tracks teaming up with Matt Smith and with Dennis Coffey on guitar. Andre…
Continue Reading »Rewind Festival confirms "Adam Ant" as very special guest
For ticket info and prices, please visit: www.rewindfestival.com Due to the outstanding success of the first "Rewind Scotland – The 80s Festival" in Perth during July 2011, the festival returns for the second year in a row. As…
Continue Reading »Del Castillo Set to Release New CD, "Infinitas Rapsodias," with Bonus HD Video Disc, on March 13
DEL CASTILLO SET TO RELEASE NEW CD, INFINITAS RAPSODIAS, WITH BONUS HD VIDEO DISC, MARCH 13 ON SMILIN’CASTLE RECORDS, DISTRIBUTED IN NORTH AMERICA BY SONY/RED ALBUM FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS MONTE MONTGOMERY, MALFORD MILLIGAN, LEANN ATHERTON, ERIK HOKKANEN, PHOEBE…
Continue Reading »One of the fathers of modern guitar - Roy Smeck
Roy Smeck (born Leroy Smeck, 6 February 1900 – 5 April 1994) was an American musician. His skill on the banjo, guitar, steel guitar, and especially the ukulele earned him the nickname "Wizard of the Strings. Born in…
Continue Reading »Exodus - Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981).…
Continue Reading »My Babe - Cousin Harley
Cousin Harley is the rocking hillbilly persona of Paul Pigat, an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Cousin Harley has a hard-earned reputation for delivering everything from hot rod rockabilly to foot stomping vintage country…
Continue Reading »Send Me To The Lectric Chair - David Bromberg And His Big Band
Born in Philadelphia in 1945 and raised in Tarrytown, NY, “as a kid I listened to rock ’n’ roll and whatever else was on the radio,” says Bromberg. “I discovered Pete Seeger and The Weavers and, through them,…
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