by Bman | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tell Me 'Bout It, from Louisiana Red & Bob Corritore and it's a really strong helping of Chicago blues. Opening with Dora Minter's Mary Dee Shuffle, Louisiana Red is up front on vocal and guitar...
by Bman | Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Districts EPThe Districts self-titled EP will be available on January 28th. Pre-order it below.CDVinyliTunesTour Dates:Jan 14 - The Bluebird - Bloomington, INJan 15 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KYJan 16 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TNJan 30 - Baby's All Right -...
by Bman | Mar 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Born in Annapolis, Maryland, BILL DICEY began playing harmonica at age 8 when his father handed down his first Hohner Marine Band harp. Harmonicas were scarce at that time, so Bill learned to play his one harp in five different keys. Learning from the street...
by Bman | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Carey Bell-voc/harmonica Louisiana Red-git Jimmy Rodgers-git Lovie Lee-piano Queen Sylvia Embry-bass Charles"Honey Boy"Otis-drums For a period of time in the ‘70s and ‘80s, it appeared that Queen Sylvia Embry was going to emerge as one of Chicago’s leading blues...
by Bman | Dec 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
James "Sparky" Rucker Larry Johnson Louisiana Red Lonnie Pitchford Louisiana Red & Carey Bell Lovie Lee & Band Queen Sylvia Embry & Friends rec. October 30th, 1983, at the Volksbildungsheim, Frankfurt a. M., and November 11th, 1983 at the Music Hall, Würzburg The...
