by Bman | Jul 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s often said about our musical cult heroes that they ‘could’a been a contender’. In the case of Danny White, he unequivocally should have been one. White’s torrid tenor was always a big draw in his New Orleans hometown, but he spent most of his career recording for...
by Bman | Jul 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an African American gospel singer.Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and...
by Bman | Jul 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Smiley Lewis (July 5, 1913 – October 7, 1966) was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues musician. The journalist, Tony Russell, in his book The Blues - From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray, stated "Lewis was the unluckiest man in New Orleans. He hit on a formula for...
by Bman | Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Boogie Woogie Red (October 18, 1925 - July 2, 1992) was an American Detroit blues, boogie-woogie and jazz pianist, singer and songwriter. He variously worked with Sonny Boy Williamson, Washboard Willie, Baby Boy Warren, Lonnie Johnson, Tampa Red, John Lee Hooker and...
by Bman | Jul 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Authentic Blues and RnRoll from New OrleansTom Worrell - Piano/organ and vocalsHerve Fernandez - GuitarJeff Bridges - BassDoug Garrison - DrumsIf you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the...
