by Bman | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
In the midst of the massive volumes of material documenting the history of blues music and its creators in Chicago, there is a small but very unique story concerning an artisan whose apprenticeship caused a revival of Chicago blues that boosted the careers of nearly...
by Bman | Apr 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Blues harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter, the late Gary Primich was among a rare breed of musicians on the blues scene today โ those who learned directly at the feet of the masters and proved themselves on the mean streets and ghetto club stages of Chicago. A...
by Bman | Apr 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Estelle "Mama" Yancey (January 1, 1896 โ April 19, 1986) was an American blues singer. She was nominated four times for the Blues Music Awards as "Traditional Blues Female Artist." Yancey, born Estella Harris in Cairo, Illinois, grew up in Chicago, where she sang in...
by Bman | Apr 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Steve Arvey is a full time musician involved with many different projects. Solo or he performs as a member of Band of Steves or with the Tiki Kings or the Steve Arvey horn band.If you like what Iโm doing, Like ---Bmanโs Blues Report--- Facebook Page! Iโm looking for...
by Bman | Apr 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born in the Southside of the Bluestown Chicago in 1951, Tino Gonzales, grew up with the sounds of Latin, Blues, R & B, Jazz, and Soul. All have contributed to his musical foundations. Having served his apprenticeship with a wide range of blues, pop and jazz greats he...
