by Bman | Apr 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
The new 44's cd, Americana, is gonna hit the air on April 17 and it's a winner. The opening track, Hanging Tree, is a raw boogie that will be hard to top. Overdriven tube amps, harp, grinding voice... are you kidding me? Cocaine gets right onto the groove with Chicago...
by Bman | Apr 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
"KING OF THE ROCKIN' BLUES!" The Blue Wednesday Jam @ Maverick's Flat! Greetings friends! This Wednesday, it's the weekly Blue Wednesday Jam at Maverick's Flat, hosted by yours truly. We have been having a ball with so many great music artists showing up to play....
by Bman | Apr 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Robert Ernest "Bob" "The Bear" Hite (February 26, 1943 – April 5, 1981) was the American lead singer of the blues-rock band, Canned Heat, from 1965 to his death in 1981.He was introduced to Alan Wilson by Henry Vestine and the two of them helped convince blues pianist...
by Bman | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Guitarist Alastair Greene rocks the blues locally at Pyrenees Cafe' & Saloon in Bakersfield April 21. What The Press Is Saying About Alastair Greene & His New Album, Through The Rain "Alastair Greene has a day gig that could cause guitar envy, balancing the...
by Bman | Apr 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just got the chance to listen to Americana Made by The Mighty Cash Cats - Michael J. & Leticia. This is an unusual recording covering Johnny Cash's career from Sun Records to the Rick Ruben American Recordings. Decked out in black and using Cash's vocal inflections,...
