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Tiger Rag - Kid Thomas Valentine Band
Here's some guys who have played dixieland jazz a few times! Kid Thomas Valentine's band performs "Tiger Rag" at Preservation Hall. Drums: Alonzo Stewart; Trombone: Worthia Thomas; Bass: Chester Zardis; Piano: Sing Miller; Banjo: Emanuel Sayles; Sax: Emmanuel…
Continue Reading »"Unplugged" Big Shot Reub and the Reloaders@Coyote's Bar/Grill - 2 Big November Shows
San Diego's Big Shot Reub and the Reloaders, fronted by Reuben Vigil (center, performing here at the 2011 Adams Ave. Street Fair), also featuring 'Gutbucket' Bo Cantrell (standup bass) and Dan McDowell (harmonica), play two "Unplugged" shows at…
Continue Reading »All I Want For Christmas - Tommy Emmanuel
This is an extremely well executed seasonal recording by a virtuoso guitar player. Due to the nature of the music, it isn't going to get blues station airplay but Tommy has done an excellent job at what he…
Continue Reading »Big Pete Choice Cuts - Holland's Best Kept Secret
Big Pete's informal introduction to the U.S. market materialized in March 2010 with his appearance on The Mannish Boys' 5th anniversary release "Shake For Me." Pete closed out the album in style paying tribute to his hero Lester…
Continue Reading »BOB CORRITORE GOT HIS MOJO WORKING
BOB CORRITORE GOT HIS MOJO WORKING 2011 has been quite the landmark year for blues impresario Bob Corritore. Things got off to a promising start as Corritore entered the New Year following the announcement of two Blues Music…
Continue Reading »Blue Corn Music artist Ruthie Foster New Release - Let It Burn - Review
What a breath of fresh air!! First I have to admit that I am not primarily attracted to solo female vocal oriented recordings (with a few exceptions)but this recording is dynamite! I have listened to it about 4…
Continue Reading »You'll Be There - Clyde McPhatter
Clyde McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B.…
Continue Reading »My Next Door Neighbor - Jerry "Boogie" McCain
Jerry McCain, often billed as Jerry "Boogie" McCain (born June 18, 1930, Gadsden, Alabama, United States), is an American electric blues musician, best known as a harmonica player. One of five children of a poor family, many of…
Continue Reading »BLUES MAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SEAN COSTELLO
BLUES MAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SEAN COSTELLO Author and documentary filmmaker Sarah Baker, along with her partner producer/editor Elaina Archer, are currently in pre-production on a documentary film about the life and times of blues guitarist…
Continue Reading »TO MEMPHIS WITH LOVE - Cindy Lauper
TO MEMPHIS WITH LOVE Tracy Nelson is featured on Cyndi Lauper’s new DVD, To Memphis With Love, where together they perform Nelson’s signature song “Down So Low.” Lauper’s new DVD follows on the heels of her 2010 Grammy…
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