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Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet - Live at Reveler
The Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet is a fantastic group of musicians co-led by jazz guitarist Chris Whiteman and veteran pianist John Toomey. Whiteman, who grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, is a seasoned performer and educator…
Continue Reading »Technocats - Passionata: The Music of Gregg Hill
The Technocats are a soulful, Michigan-based jazz collective built around a pretty cool mission: bringing the original music of composer Gregg Hill to life. Born out of the tight-knit scene surrounding the Michigan State University Jazz Studies program,…
Continue Reading »Antone's 50th presents Chicago Bound
"Antone’s 50th" refers to the milestone celebration of Austin’s legendary blues club, Antone's Nightclub, marking half a century as "Austin's Home of the Blues." Founded by Clifford Antone in July 1975, the venue became globally famous for nurturing…
Continue Reading »Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra - Along The Way
Clarence Hines is a trombone player, writer, and teacher who has spent his career playing all over the world and helping the next generation of players find their sound. Right now, he hangs his hat at the University…
Continue Reading »Christopher Wyze & The Tellers - Naptown Blues
Christopher Wyze is a seasoned blues singer, songwriter, and harmonica player who proves it's never too late to start a brand new chapter. For decades, Christopher held down a forty-year career in advertising while singing blues covers on…
Continue Reading »BB & The Bullets
If you’re looking for the sonic definition of a good time, look no further than Whanganui, New Zealand’s own BB & The Bullets. This isn’t the kind of blues-rock you sit down and analyze—it’s the kind that sounds…
Continue Reading »Greg Chako - Hard Bop: For The Record
Greg Chako is a veteran jazz guitarist and composer who has been letting his instrument do the talking for over forty years. Born in Cincinnati, he caught the jazz bug early, eventually packing his bags for the Berklee…
Continue Reading »Eric Jerardi - The Game
Eric Jerardi is a true road warrior of the blues-rock scene, known for his killer guitar chops, soulful vocals, and a non-stop tour schedule. Hailing from Ohio, Eric first started turning heads back in the late nineties with…
Continue Reading »Mike Dangeroux - Still Dangerous
Mike Dangeroux is a strong guitar player, singer, and all-around musical powerhouse who has been tearing up the Chicago music scene for years. Born right in the windy city, he eventually headed out east to sharpen his chops…
Continue Reading »Martin Luther McCoy - Welcome Back Love
Martin Luther McCoy—who often just goes by Martin Luther—is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has spent years carving out his own lane in modern soul. He is probably best known for his work alongside hip-hop legends The…
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