by Bman | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bluesman Sonny Landreth to Teach and PerformAt 3rd Annual Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & FestivalHeld at the Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork, MTAugust 26 – September 2, 2012 Sonny’s gearing up for the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation’s workshop...
by Bman | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), was an American blues harmonica player, whose revolutionary approach to his instrument has earned him comparisons to Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix, for innovation and impact on succeeding...
by Bman | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Larry Garner was comfortable in the 9-to-5 routine of commuting to his day job, and making a good salary working for Dow Chemical. On his drive home one night, he was forced to take an alternate route. “There was an accident on the interstate, and I took a detour to...
by Bman | Apr 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Frankie Lee Sims (April 30, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 10, 1970, Dallas, Texas) was an American singer-songwriter and electric blues guitarist. He released nine singles during his career, one of which, "Lucy Mae Blues" (1953) was a regional hit. Two...
by Bman | Apr 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Phil Guy (April 28, 1940 – August 20, 2008) was an American blues guitarist. He was the younger brother of Buddy Guy.Born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, Guy played with the harmonica player Raful Neal for ten years in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area before relocating to...