by Bman | Jul 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
On 4th of July, America’s birthday, we review American Tunes... the last, and posthumously released, album by one of the USA’s most influential, diverse, and loved musicians, composers, and musical luminaries, the late. This album finds Toussaint many times...
by Bman | Mar 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Honey Island Swamp Band Brings A Sledgehammer To Demolition Day Out April 29 During Jazz Fest In New Orleans “They’re irresistible by their name alone…” - Elmore Think The Band’s Music From Big Pink album and add a splash of hot sauce with “Willin’’ by Little Feat...
by Bman | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
MADRID (AP) — Legendary New Orleans pianist, songwriter, producer and performer, Allen Toussaint, who penned or produced such classics as "Working in a Coal Mine" and "Lady Marmalade," has died after suffering a heart attack following a concert he performed in Spain....
by Bman | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Big Chief Theodore “Bo” Dollis, who led the Wild Magnolia tribe for several decades and whose gritty voice helped introduce Mardi Gras Indian music to a worldwide audience, has died. He was 71. His death was announced Tuesday by the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame. “It...
by Bman | Oct 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Heavy Water, from Fo'Reel and I gotta say it's spectacular! Opening with one of my favorite all time funky blues tracks, Breaking Up Somebody's Home this band sets a solid groove. C.P. Love is a superb singer and he's gunning hard...