by Bman | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Selwyn Birchwood is officially taking the wheel on his sixth Alligator Records release, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, and the results are absolutely electric. For the first time, the Florida-based guitarist and lap steel master steps into the producer's chair to fully...
by Bman | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ronnie Baker Brooks is a powerhouse Chicago blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who carries the torch of a legendary musical lineage. Born into blues royalty as the son of Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie didn’t just inherit the music—he lived it. He cut his...
by Bman | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slideways, from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and it's terrific! Opening with Bad All By Myself, Lil' Ed on lead guitar and vocal, gets things rocking right off the bat. With Michael Garrett...
by Bman | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Collar, by Chris O'Leary and it's a huge bite of Chicago style blues. Opening with shuffle, Bad Decisions, Chris O'Leary on vocal and harmonica sets a romping pace with crisp piano work by...
by Bman | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS ANNOUNCE 2019 NORTH AMERICAN KILLIN' IT LIVE TOUR New Album Killin' It Live Set For March 1 Release In US And Canada "Castro’s aggressive, inspired attack on vocals and guitar is phenomenal." –Washington...
