by Bman | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I almost can't believe that I am writing this but I guess each of us ends up there at some point. I have likely seen Jeff Beck more times in concert than any other band, local or international. Beck, who has been considered likely the greatest "rock" guitar...
by Bman | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Is Alive and Well, from Buddy Guy and it's strong. Opening with A Few Good Years, Buddy Guy pleads in song for continued good years to remain but his vocals are smooth and his guitar as vibrant as...
by Bman | Jan 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
IMELDA MAY’S LIFE, LOVE, FLESH, BLOOD OUT APRIL 7 VIA VERVE RECORDS “BLACK TEARS” PREMIERES AT BILLBOARD MAY’S FIRST NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM IN THREE YEARS PRODUCED BY T BONE BURNETT Artwork photo credit: Max Dodson “I’ve never met anyone quite like Imelda May. She is...
by Bman | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
The guys at Bohemian Guitars just posted this live concert video of Jeff Beck playing one of their oil can guitars. Is there anything Beck can't play? (-----ah....no!) BTW, Beck's very first instrument was a cigar box guitar he built as a child. Here's a close-up shot...
by Bman | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
I just received a cool 2 cd release, A Double Dose Of Blues from Cleopatra Records and it boasts a who's who of blues and guitar giants. Opening the first disc (From Clarksdale To Heaven - Remembering John lee Hooker) is blues giant John Lee Hookers daughter and blues...