by Bman | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
First I have to comment on the cover of this release. I am so used to all of the fancy covers on all cd's that this one kinda caught me off guard. It is very reminiscent of the covers of old soul albums old the 60's. I don't know if it is intentional or coincidental...
by Bman | Aug 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Blues Blast Music Awards are now in their 4th year and are now considered to be an industry institution with a wide international voting base, and a well attended annual awards ceremony. Voting for the 2011 Blues Blast Music Awards is currently in progress and...
by Bman | Aug 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Edmonton's LaBatt Blues Festival reflections. Thanks to festival producers Cam Hayden and Carrol Deen for an amazing experience last weekend at Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, in the Canadian province of Alberta. What makes this festival so special is the loving,...
by Bman | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Harmonica Hinds has performed in the Chicago land area since the early 1970s. He performed in the house band at Theresa’s Lounge. Other members of the band included Junior Wells, Sammy Lawhorn, John Primer, Earnest Johnson, Nate Applewhite and Muddy Waters Jr.Hinds...
by Bman | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Chicago Playboys first saw the light of day as the back-up band for Chicago blues and soul singer Little Johnny Christian, and the name has been carried forward by two of his former brass men who came together with other like-minded and talented musicians to...
