by Bman | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the new release, Last of the Mississippi Juke Joints, a film by Robert Mugge and it's really interesting. This film chronicled the days of Jimmy King's legendary Subway Lounge in Jackson Mississippi and the early days of Morgan...
by Bman | Aug 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release (September 16, 2016), Porcupine Meat, from Bobby Rush and it's a mover. Opening with I Don't Want Nobody Hanging Around, Bobby Rush has a high steppin funky opener featuring a cooking horn section, great bass lines and of course some...
by Bman | Jul 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
BOBBY RUSH SIGNS TO ROUNDER RECORDS; FIRST NEW ALBUM, PORCUPINE MEAT, SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER 16 RELEASE With special guests Dave Alvin, Joe Bonamassa, Keb’ Mo’, and Vasti Jackson, and backing from the New Orleans “A” team, album cements Bobby Rush’s legacy as...
by Bman | Jan 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Memphis Blue: Sweet, Strong, & Tight from Barbara Blue and it's got soul. Opening with J McShann's Hands Off, a rumbling R&B style track Barbara Blue gets it rolling taking the lead on vocal, and backed by Bobby Rush on...
by Bman | Oct 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
James "Hot Dog" Lewis: Bobby Rush's longtime keyboardist LONGTIME BOBBY RUSH KEYBOARDIST JAMES “HOT DOG” LEWIS DIES Burial fund established for 27-year veteran of Rush’s band; celebration of life scheduled for October 29-31 in Jackson, Mississippi JACKSON, Miss....
