by Bman | Nov 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
George Higgs recovering in the hospital Photo by Jimmy Williams We've just gotten word that Tarboro, NC Bluesman George Higgs has been moved out of the ICU after an issue with his lungs, and is on the mend. Unfortunately George has had to cancel his gigs for...
by Bman | Nov 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Diggin: "Mojo Hand" photo by Jimmy Williams Note: Our thoughts this week are with everyone in the Northeast experiencing the devastation of the storm. We hope you are all safe and sound!Blues history is fraught with tales of the supernatural, from Robert Johnson's...
by Bman | Oct 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Cool John Ferguson rocks Capitol Blues with the Music Maker Blues Revue Seeing Cool John perform is always a special treat. We were so excited to have him with us for the expanded Capitol Blues Night, which also included Ironing Board Sam, Captain Luke,...
by Bman | Oct 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Preston Fulp, born in 1915, was a sawmill worker, a tobacco sharecropper, moonshiner, and blues and old-time guitarist. He made his recordings at the age of 78 and died a few months later in October 1993. Preston weaves stories of his life through both secular and...
by Bman | Oct 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Diggin': "Sweet Home Chicago" Will Dawson, John Dee, Tim Duffy I took John Dee Holeman to play for the Elementary and Middle School students at Orange County Charter School yesterday. It was wonderful to see the kids fascinated with the John Dee's Piedmont...
