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You Rascal You - Hanni El Khatib
The son of Palestinian and Filipino immigrants (and the first American in his family), Hanni El Khatib grew up in San Francisco and was obsessed with classic Americana and pop culture of the 1950s and 60s. Influenced by…
Continue Reading »My Dog - Elvin Bishop
One of the coolest guitar players on the planet...you gotta listen...and by far one of the coolest guitars... I've heard some great guitars but Red Dog is one of the best guitars on the planet... and Elvin has…
Continue Reading »High On The Hog - Tommy Castro
Tommy Castro (born April 15, 1955, San Jose, California, United States) is an American blues, R&B and rock guitarist and singer. He has been recording since the mid 1990s. His music has taken him from local stages to…
Continue Reading »Queen of Hearts - Gregg Allman
Gregory Lenoir Allman (born December 8, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee), known as Gregg Allman, is a rock and blues singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter, and a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. He was inducted with the…
Continue Reading »Sharpest Man In Town - L.C. McKinley
LC McKinley was born in Winona, MS. Inspired by T-Bone Walker, he later relocated to Chicago and cut several sides for labels such as Parrot (unissued), States, Vee Jay & Bea & Baby. His last known recordings were…
Continue Reading »Johnny Otis Dead at 90
Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), better known as Johnny Otis, was an American singer, musician, talent scout, disc jockey, composer, arranger, recording artist, record producer, vibraphonist, drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and impresario. Born in…
Continue Reading »Unbelievable deal! An entire record for free from BMA Nominee Greg Nagy!
Dear music lover, For a very limited time only Greg Nagy is giving away his 2010 BMA Nominated album "Walk That Fine Thin Line" absolutely FREE! The entire record may be downloaded for free and takes only a…
Continue Reading »New Release: Swamp Cabaret - Suze Lanier-Bramlett - Review
I just received a copy of the new recording, "Swamp Cabaret" by Suze Lanier-Bramlett. Suze is a multi talented artist having appeared in off Broadway productions, television commercials, indie films and has had guest star and continuing roles…
Continue Reading »Summertime - Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas. As a youth Joplin was ridiculed by her fellow students due to her unconventional appearance and personal beliefs,…
Continue Reading »Way Back - Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith was born in Helena, AR in 1936. At the age of 17 he ventured to Chicago where he heard Muddy Waters for the first time. Willie was hooked on the blues and the attraction…
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