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Strange Woman Records artist: Leigh Pilzer's Seven Pointed Star - Beatin' The Odds - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Beatin' The Odds, by Leigh Pilzer's Seven Pointer Star, and it's packed with gems. Opening with SKCC, Pilzer's homage to Billy Strahorn's UMMG, Mercedes Beckman on sax…
Continue Reading »Stranger Blues - Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
JAMES "SPARKY" RUCKER has been singing songs and telling stories from the American tradition for over forty years. Sparky accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, and spoons, and has released fourteen recordings. RHONDA HICKS RUCKER practiced medicine for five…
Continue Reading »Stranger Blues - Steve Freund
Steve Freund (born July 20, 1952, Brooklyn, New York City, New York) is an American blues guitarist, singer, bandleader and record producer. Although Freund has toured throughout the United States (including stops in New York and Chicago), he…
Continue Reading »StratCat Willie & The Strays - On A Hot Tin Roof - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, On A Hot Tin Roof, by StratCat Willie & The Strays and it's a mixture of blues and rock/rockabilly. Hot Tin Roof is a rocker with a…
Continue Reading »Stratus / Born Under A Bad Sign - Sena Ehrhardt
Ehrhardt was born and raised in a house of blues. Through years of playing music in clubs and juke joints, her guitarist father, Ed Ehrhardt, laid the groundwork for a love of blues that eventually lead to the…
Continue Reading »Straw Family - Family Matters - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Family Matters, from Straw Family and it's sweet and melodic. Opening with rocker, Alive, Straw Family, is really a vocal group of Denise Fabricius, Henriette Fabricius, and…
Continue Reading »Street Corner Talking - Marco M & Tony D
Marco Maenza was born in Livorno (Italy) in 1976. His music taste ranges from rock blues to classic rock. Italian blues virtuoso, started playing guitar at the age of 14. His music is an amalgam of all the…
Continue Reading »Street Corner Talking - Savoy Brown
I'll start off by saying that Kim is an incredible guitar player. If you've never seen him, catch him when he comes to town. He plays small clubs (Savoy Brown) and you'll see up close and personal! Savoy…
Continue Reading »Street guitarist in front o fthe Bastille Opera in Paris
I really find these guys interesting. If you were a fan at ABB you know I always look out for these guys. Just wish there was more of it. Hope you enjoy it too! Bman Get Facebook support…
Continue Reading »Street Walking Blues - Tramp
Tramp were a British blues band active during the late 1960s and early 1970s on an intermittent basis. This on/off activity and the loose, transient nature of the band’s line-up were reflected in the group’s name. The line-up…
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