by Bman | Mar 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Etta Baker (March 31, 1913 – September 23, 2006) was an American Piedmont blues guitarist and singer from North Carolina.She was born Etta Lucille Reid in Caldwell County, North Carolina, of African American, Native American, and European American heritage. She played...
by Bman | Mar 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received a copy of Carolina Blues and Gospel, the new release by Shelton Powe. Shelton is a real Blues Man having been raised in a music family and spending a lot of his youth deeply consumed by the blues scene of Atlanta. This 13 track release has the...
by Bman | Mar 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
John Dee Holeman gifted Martin guitar! photo by Jimmy WilliamsJohn Dee Holeman worked with world-renowned photographer Jimmy Williams to shoot an ad for Martin Guitars several months ago, and as a thank you Martin sent John Dee this wonderful guitar! (Pictured above...
by Bman | Mar 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Chicken Raid is back in Atlanta, honoring Mr. Frank Edwards! Mr. Frank Edwards March 24th and 25th the Northside Tavern in Atlanta will host the annual Chicken Raid in honor of Mr. Frank Edwards! Performers include Essie Mae Brooks, Mudcat, and a Music Maker Blues...
by Bman | Mar 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Don't miss out on Capitol Blues in DC! MMRF artistsIroning Board Sam, Captain Luke, Big Ron Hunter, and Shelton Powe will be at Clyde's of Gallery Place to rock out from 7pm to 10pm on March 27th. You'll want to make sure you see this show! Tickets are $100 and...