by Bman | May 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Gerri Oliver in front of the Palm Tavern (photo: Jim Newberry) NEW VIDEO ON LOST PIECE OF CHICAGO CULTURAL HISTORY Three-time Grammy Nominee Tells the Story of the Legendary Palm Tavern and Its Owner “Going To See Miss Gerri One More Time” is...
by Bman | Feb 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
BILLY BRANCH ON COVER OF LATEST LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE New "Blues Shock" Video Released Veteran Chicago bluesman Billy Branch is featured on the cover of the current Living Blues magazine, with the subheading, "Back In The Groove." Inside, writer David...
by Bman | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Blues Shock, from Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues and it's a real butt kicker. Opening with Sons of Blues, a blues/R&B/funk mixture, Branch has a modern sound with solid vocals and harp work. With horns blazing (The Chicago...
by Bman | Dec 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lacy Gibson (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2011) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He most notably recorded the songs, "My Love Is Real" and "Switchy Titchy", and in a long and varied career worked with Buddy Guy and Son Seals. One commentator...
by Bman | Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Billy Branch has followed a very non-traditional path to the blues. Unlike many blues artists, he isn't from the South. Billy was born in Chicago in 1951 and was raised in Los Angeles. He first picked up a harmonica at the age of ten and immediately began to play...
