by Bman | Jul 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Anthology, from Too Slim and the Taildraggers and it's really a great selection of tracks including 3 new songs. Opening with Wishing Well, a pure contemporary blues rocker, Langford not only shows his capability as a songwriter but...
by Bman | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Hollywood Blvd, from Raoul and The Big Time and it's quite good. Opening with Nothin' Gonna Take Me Down, Raoul has enlisted some of the top blues talent on the continent including Rick Holmstrom on guitar, Jeff Turmes on bass,...
by Bman | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
This was my fifth Blues Cruise and this marks the third review of the LRBC I’ve done for Bman’s Blues Report. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve become a well-seasoned cruiser by now, or if it’s because I had some close friends join me on this cruise, or if the...
by Bman | Nov 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
HARMONICA GIANT JAMES COTTON RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Conjure up a list of all-time great blues harmonica players, and high up on it you'll see the name James Cotton.--NPR The Mississippi Arts Commission will present blues music...
by Bman | Jul 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
SOUL VOCALIST CURTIS SALGADO TO RECEIVE OREGON MUSIC HALL OF FAME'S 2012 ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD Alligator Records recording artist Curtis Salgado will receive the 2012 Oregon Music Hall Of Fame's Album Of The Year Award for his groundbreaking release, Soul Shot. The...
