by Bman | Dec 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
BLUES LEGEND BOBBY RUSH GARNERS SECOND CONSECUTIVE BEST BLUES ALBUM GRAMMY NOMINATION Rush’s Decisions, recorded with funk band Blinddog Smokin’ and special guest Dr. John, continues to grab accolades with four Blues Music Award nominations LOS...
by Bman | Dec 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the new release (January 7, 2014), Sabougla Voices, from Leo Welch and I love it. Raw energy and gritty music. Opening with Praise His Name,Welch unleashes a great howling feel good track reminiscent of Jesse Mae Hemphill or RL Burnside. Awesome....
by Bman | Oct 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
GOD DON’T NEVER CHANGE: THE SONGS OF BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON TRIBUTE ALBUM ONLY HAPPENS IF FANS FUND IT Salute to legendary gospel singer-guitarist Blind Willie Johnson, with new recordings by Tom Waits, Sinead O’Connor, Lucinda Williams, Luther Dickinson,...
by Bman | Jun 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
DARONDO 1946 – 2013 Omnivore Recordings is saddened to report the passing of funk and soul icon Darondo from heart failure this past Sunday (June 9). Born and bred in Berkeley, California, Darondo – given name William Daron Pulliam – first played...
by Bman | Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
FORTY CLASSIC SIDES FROM SOUTHERN SOUL LABEL MINARET RECORDS REISSUED ON OMNIVORE RECORDS AUGUST 13 The South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 features Willie Cobbs, Big John Hamilton, Leroy Lloyd & the Dukes, Doris Allen and other...
