by Bman | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Eddie Lang (October 25, 1902 – March 26, 1933) was an American jazz guitarist, regarded as the Father of Jazz Guitar. He played a Gibson L-4 and L-5 guitar, providing great influence for many guitarists, including Django ReinhardtLang was born Salvatore Massaro, the...
by Bman | Mar 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born in 1940th in Philadelphia Ricks was the epitome of "Rambler", wanderers, who can never stay long in one place. Toured the world promoting the authentic black blues, and according to their own narratives certainly although some of them still active. This...
by Bman | Feb 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Norman Nardini, longtime Pittsburgh rock’n roller wrote the lyric "I've Been Doin It For Years Before Ya All Was Here” in 1979. Twenty five years later, he’s still doin it.Norman spent the late 60's and early 70's doing covers and learning the ropes. In 1971, while...
by Bman | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
John Henry Creach was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., on May 28, 1917 into a family of five brothers and four sisters. Members of his musical family played piano, guitar, bass, and drums. His uncle, a merchant seaman, on a visit to Beaver Falls, brought a violin he...
by Bman | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
I got a chance to see the band in the cool town of Jim Thorpe PA Saturday night. Another inspired show by this excellent band. I liked the version of 'Time Will Tell' that they did. There was some real interesting soloing by Kim that had a retro feel to it but seemed...
