by Bman | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Joe Burton, born May 4, 1952 and affectionately known as “Lil” Joe from Chicago, is the quintessential Blues instrumentalist in a class of his own.Lil’ Joe’s career began in 1964 with the late, great Junior Wells. Joe’s relationship with Junior continued for years but...
by Bman | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Lead Belly, he was the King of The Twelve-String Guitar, so I hope to make a name to be the Boss of the Twelve-String because not many peoples play that out there.” - Dr. G. B. Burt born January 30, 1937 in Birmingham, AlabamaStanding at nearly seven feet tall, Dr....
by Bman | Oct 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Calvin “Skeeter” Brandon LOVES TO and CAN do it all! Blinded since he was a child, Skeeter is a national treasure, a dying breed of musician who was brought up in the musical traditions of the rural south. A North Carolina native, He has been singing his powerful mix...
by Bman | Oct 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Etta Baker (March 31, 1913 – September 23, 2006) was a Piedmont blues guitarist and singer from North Carolina, United States.She was born Etta Lucille Reid in Caldwell County, North Carolina, of African American, Native American, and European American heritage. She...
by Bman | Oct 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Foster Wiley, a.k.a. ‘Mr. Tater,’ legendary street musician of Clarksdale, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, September 10th. According to friend John Ruskey, Wiley was 63 years old. Upon hearing of Mr. Tater’s failing health, Music Maker friend Will Dawson...
