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Slow Down Baby - Bob Gaddy And His Keys
Bob Gaddy (February 4, 1924 – July 24, 1997) was an American East Coast blues and rhythm and blues pianist, singer and songwriter. He is best remembered for his recordings of "Operator" and "Rip and Run," and musical…
Continue Reading »Drinking Old Taylor - Joe Beard
Born and raised in Ashland, Mississippi, guitarist Joe Beard grew up with the Murphy brothers, one of whom later found an international following as Matt "Guitar" Murphy. Guitarist Nathan Beauregard lived with Beard's cousin, so he was surrounded…
Continue Reading »Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his…
Continue Reading »Slowdrag - Turner Foddrell
Turner Foddrell's brand of blues is derived from the 'Piedmont style', which comes from the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ranging from Georgia up to Virginia. While influenced by Scottish fiddle-tunes and dance music, it also…
Continue Reading »I'm Going Out Walkin' - Willie Buck
Willie Buck was born in 1937 in the small town of Houston, Mississippi. When he was a boy, Willie spent most of his tme working at a local paper mill making $5 during the day and honing his…
Continue Reading »Hip Shake - Ben Prestage
Ben Prestage’s musical background began before he was born... even before his parents were born. Ben’s great-grandmother was a Vaudeville musican who toured with Al Jolson and also participated in medicine shows. Her daughter was a Boogie-Woogie pianist…
Continue Reading »2012: The D-Tour - He's Back!
2012 is the year of D'Angelo's awaited return. He scheduled 11 concerts in Europe from January 26th to February 12rd in London, Paris, Stockholm, Copenaghen, Amsterdam and Zurich. The band will include Pino Palladino, Chris Dave, Jef Lee…
Continue Reading »You're So Fine - The Mojo Roots
If you think there's nothing new and exciting coming out of the blues genre, you haven't heard The Mojo Roots. Their brand of harp-driven, soul-soaked blues is nothing short of electrifying, shifting effortlessly from a driving, hard-hitting shuffle…
Continue Reading »Exclusive Interview: Mike Farris
Bman: Hi Mike. I appreciate you taking time out from your busy schedule to talk with me. I am totally at awe with what comes out of you! Mike: Thank you, Bman! Bman: I had to do a…
Continue Reading »Spiritualized, Tennis, Junior Kimbrough & More - Fat Possum Newsletter
Spiritualized Announce North American Tour Tickets On Sale Now 03-16 Nottingham, England - Rescue Rooms 03-17 Portsmouth, England - Wedgewood Rooms 03-19 London, England - Hackney Empire 03-20 Oxford, England - O2 Academy 03-21 Bristol, England - O2…
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