by Bman | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born September 18, 1910, in Columbus, GA, near the Alabama state line, T.J. Fowler had three brothers who, like him, were anointed at birth with initialized first names: E.J., F.C., and K.C. At the age of six, little T.J. moved with his family to the industrial...
by Bman | Sep 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bessie Jones (February 8, 1902 - July 17, 1984), gospel singer from Smithville, GA. She learned her songs from her grandfather, a former slave born in Africa. She was a founding member of the Georgia Sea Island Singers. Alan Lomax first encountered Bessie Jones on a...
by Bman | Sep 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mile Train has been mesmerizing and captivating audiences all over the southeast for years now. The Mile Train family has grown to an unexpected size that spans the world. Their special home brew of Blues Rock and Jazz has allowed them to reach a wide demographic of...
by Bman | Aug 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Formed in 2010 from Columbus Georgia.Nickie Thompson - Vocals/GuitarTyler McDaniel - Bass/VocalsChris Wyatt - Drums/Vocals If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your...
by Bman | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Luther 'Snake Boy ' Johnson (aka Luther 'Georgia Boy' Johnson) was born in Davisborough/ Georgia, in 1934. He began to play guitar behind Gospel groups in churchs on Sundays, and blues in clubs on Fridays & Saturdays nights.After moving to Chicago, and at the...
