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Bman's Review :Spider Lake Music artist: Pete Thelen - Travels To The Edge - New Recording
I have just received the new release of "Travels To The Edge" by Pete Thelen. This is certainly not in the standard blues vein and stretches your imagination to define at all. That being said... I like it.…
Continue Reading »Come On Home Baby - Hubert Sumlin & Sunnyland Slim
Hubert Sumlin (born November 16, 1931) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer, best known for his celebrated work, from 1955, as guitarist in Howlin' Wolf's band. His singular playing is characterized by "wrenched,…
Continue Reading »Father of the Blues - W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy has been called "the Father of the Blues" having single-handedly introduced a new style of music to the world. He acknowledged that he did not invent the blues but merely transcribed them and presented them to…
Continue Reading »Ain't Nobody's Business - Danny "MudCat" Dudeck and Barry Richman
“Mudcat is a tremendous slide guitarist, and most of all, a God-gifted entertainer.” Tim Duffy Born: Tybee Island, Georgia Repertoire Summary: Electric Blues Current Location: Atlanta, Georgia Born in St. Paul on the banks of the Mississippi River…
Continue Reading »RED HOUSE - BILLY COX, JOHN D'AMATO, ERIC GALES, NIC LAURITANO
You might say that John D’Amato was born with the blues. John was born blue due to a lack of oxygen caused by a congenital heart defect (which was corrected at the age of nine). This led John…
Continue Reading »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…
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