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In My Dream - Linsey Alexander
Chicago is the blues capital of the world, and if recent popularity is any kind of benchmark, Linsey Alexander just might be the hottest sound in town right now. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Linsey…
Continue Reading »British Guitarist Trevor Sewell Nominated in the All Indie Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Trevor Sewell is a British Guitarist/Vocalist and Hollywood (HMMA) Award Winning Artist who has been widely associated with the current âNew Wave of British Bluesâ in the United States. Newcastle born musician Trevor Sewell has been nominated in…
Continue Reading »New Release: The Go - Hunter Wolfe & ARE - Review
I just got a copy of the new Hunter Wolfe and ARE release entitled The Go. This is a really cool 13 original track release by Hunter. This kid was listening when he first learned blues music. You…
Continue Reading »New Release: Winchester Rebels - 3 Sheets to the Wind - Review
I have just received a copy of the new Winchester Rebels release called 3 Sheets To The Wind. It is made up of 10 originals tracks and is heavily seeded in rock style that has been very popular…
Continue Reading »Barb-A Needle - Rev. Dan Smith
Dan Smith (b- January 23, 1911) sang in church and played harmonica as a child. He didn't begin his professional career until the early '60s, when he played behind folk legends Rev. Gary Davis and Pete Seeger. However,…
Continue Reading »13 Years In Prison - Big Leon Brooks
Big Leon Brooksâ deep voice and heavy harmonica tone harkened back to Chicago blues of the 1950sâhis style having been preserved by a long hiatus from music. He was influenced very little by the funkier, guitar-driven blues of…
Continue Reading »Stop Playin'Games/The Thrill Is Gone - STACY BROOKS with Tony Fazio
Stacy started singing at the age of 5 in Zweibruken Germany at an Army show and after her first standing ovation there was no looking back. Fast forward to the present, with her diverse background she continues to…
Continue Reading »Where Were You Last Night - Charlie Love and The Silky Smooth
Charlie Love blues singer and guitarist from Chicago. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - Here âLikeâ Bmanâs Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense.…
Continue Reading »Blues Menessen - Roland TchakountĂ©
Roland TchakountĂ© is living proof that Blues knows no boundaries. Born in Cameroon, far away from the cotton fields that sculpted his elders' style, he starts his musical training through percussion then the guitar, followed by the piano…
Continue Reading »Smokestack Lightning - Shaun Kirk
Growing up an enthusiastic and successful sportsman, it wasnât until a badly broken ankle at the age of seventeen forced him to sit still for a while, that Shaun Kirk discovered his passion for music. Having written his…
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