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Blind John Davis
Blind John Davis (December 7, 1913 ā October 12, 1985) was an African American, blues, jazz and boogie-woogie pianist and singer.= He is best remembered for his recordings including "A Little Every Day" and "Everybody's Boogie" Davis was…
Continue Reading »Look out! because Bloodshot artists Scott H. Biram and Lydia Loveless are touring together in 2012. FREE DOWNLOADS
The aptly titled Bad Machine Tour follows the release of outstanding new albums in Biramās Bad Ingredients and Lovelessā Indestructible Machine and brings together two genre-defining voices, as well as Bloodshot Records label mates. The perfect bluesman for…
Continue Reading »JASON YUDOFF - TRAGIC HERO - Mike Packer correspondent
Jason Yudoff is a true and talented musician from New York City whose lyrics expose a man whose art is born from an analytical mind and the heart of an eternal romantic. His bluesy rock melodies about love,…
Continue Reading »Come Dancing In Lansing! Head Honchos' Debut Their Funky Blues'n'Rock At J.J. Kelley's In Lansing - Friday, December 16
"WHO ARE THESE GUYS? Original and soul-pounding Blues at its best. I have seldom heard a Blues-Rock band with so much power! This is hard rockin' blues at its best...I've been waiting for this...it's like getting kicked in…
Continue Reading »Return of the Funky Worm - Johnny Moeller and Paul Size
If you don't know Johnny Moeller or Paul Size here's a chance to catch them together. This recording built around in-studio jams and produced by the Dallas Blues Society in 1996. āLikeā Bmanās Facebook page (available in over…
Continue Reading »What does Anson Funderburgh have to do with Beavis and Butt-Head
Maybe more than you think. We all know Anson is a gentleman's gentleman but there is a link in there! Many of you probably know the name, Mike Judge, but don't know why. I'll tell you, it's because…
Continue Reading »Music Maker artist: Cary Morin - Sing It Louder - New Recording review
I just received the new release "Sing It Louder" from Cary Morin. The release is filled with upbeat acoustic folk/blues tunes which are expertly crafted and sung by Morin. It's curious listening to this recording as it brings…
Continue Reading »CASH BOX KINGS #1 ON BLUES RADIO CHART!
CASH BOX KINGS #1 ON BLUES RADIO CHART! "Holler and Stomp," the new release from The Cash Box Kings is #1 on this week's blues chart issued by the Roots Music Report. The chart is compiled from airplay…
Continue Reading »The Sermon - Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith (December 8, 1925 or 1928 ā February 8, 2005) was a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize this instrument. In 2005, Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award…
Continue Reading »Chickenfoot invade the UK in January 2012
Following the release of their long awaited second album āIIIā, the hottest rock & roll band in the world, Chickenfoot, have announced a 5-date UK and European tour for January 2012; their first European concerts since July 2009.…
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