by Bman | May 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans, Louisiana, brass band. The ensemble was established in 1977 by Benny Jones together with members of the Tornado Brass Band. The Dirty Dozen revolutionized the New Orleans brass band style by incorporating funk and bebop...
by Bman | May 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Creole George Guesnon (May 25, 1907, New Orleans - May 6, 1968, New Orleans) was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, composer, and singer.Guesnon worked for his father, a plasterer, as a teenager, and learned to play ukulele from age 12 under the influence of his...
by Bman | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
I've been listening to the new Rounder Records Box Set, From the Vaults of Ric & Ron Records: Rare and Unreleased Recordings 1958 - 1962. This set includes demo recordings of Eddie Bo's Every Dog Has His Day, and Al Johnson's Carnival Time. The distribution of...
by Bman | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sitting here listening to the new recording, Hundred Dollar Valentine, by Chris Smither. This recording, set to be released on June 19, 2012 will be Smither's 12th studio disc. Smither is an excellent finger picking guitar player and songwriter. As most of you know...
by Bman | May 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
CYRIL NEVILLE, DEVON ALLMAN AND MIKE ZITO JOIN FORCES WITH CHARLIE WOOTON & YONRICO SCOTT TO FORM A RIGHTEOUS REGALITY OF SOUTHERN BLUES-ROCK NEW ORLEANS, LA – Ruf Records announces the signing of Royal Southern Brotherhood, which consists of Cyril Neville...
