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Jet Airliner - Paul Pena
Paul Pena (January 26, 1950 – October 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist of Cape Verdean descent. His music from the first half of his career touched on Delta blues, jazz, morna, flamenco, folk and…
Continue Reading »B & O Blues - BUDDY MOSS
Eugene "Buddy" Moss (January 16, 1914 – October 19, 1984) was, in the estimation of many blues scholars, one of two the most influential East Coast blues guitarists to record in the period between Blind Blake's final sessions…
Continue Reading »Rory Gallagher's first six solo albums reissued for 40th anniversary
Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order – “Rory Gallagher” (1971), “Deuce” (1971), “Live In Europe!” (1972), “Blueprint” (1973), “Tattoo”…
Continue Reading »Matthew Davidson - Robert Johnson Blues Foundation New Generation Award
Matthew Davidson was recently announced as the winner of the 2011 Robert Johnson Blues Foundation/Gibson Guitar New Generation Award. This award is presented annually by the Foundation to a young guitarist between the ages of 12 and 18…
Continue Reading »Big Shot Reub & The Reloaders Play The Blues Electric, 2 Upcoming Shows Coyote Bar & Grill - Sat. Feb. 4 Mr. Peabody's - Saturday, Feb. 11
What The Media Is Saying About Big Shot Reub And the Reloaders' "Roundhouse Blues" "The Reloader's sound is nuanced and textured, with songs that smack of Latin and rock influences as well as straight-ahead, Clapton-inspired blues." NORTH COUNTY…
Continue Reading »Carolina Chocolate Drops Releasing Next Album!
Carolina Chocolate Drops releasing Leaving Eden February 28! photo by Crackerfarm Music Maker Next Generation artists the Carolina Chocolate Drops are releasing Leaving Eden on February 28th! The group follows up their 2010 Grammy-winning release, Genuine Negro Jig,…
Continue Reading »Blues in C - Capt John Handy
Captain John Handy (June 24, 1900 - January 12, 1971), was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Handy's style was rooted in New Orleans Jazz but also incorporated elements of R&B. Captain John Handy on saxophone with Kid Sheik…
Continue Reading »Empty Talk - Alvin Robinson
Alvin aka Al Robinson ( 1937 - 1989 ) in the late 50’s was working as a session guitarist in New Orleans, serving for a time as guitar teacher to Shorty Long of ‘Here Comes The Judge’ fame.…
Continue Reading »Richard Koechli
Richard Koechli is a professional and popular roots-musician from Switzerland. He has played with many well known artists such as Larry Garner ("…maybe I'll forget your face, but I’ll never forget your slide-guitar!"), Philipp Fankhauser, Hank Shizzoe, Jens…
Continue Reading »Mayne Stage/ Act One Pub Newsletter 1.25.12
January 25, 2012 Valentine's Day Dinner Package at Act One Pub! Tuesday, February 14 with Carlo Basile performing Spanish Guitar Make your reservation HERE! IMPROV EVERY TUESDAY WITH ONE GROUP MIND 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 The largest stage to…
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