by Bman | Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
JAMES COTTON RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM MISSISSIPPI ARTS COMMISSION Conjure up a list of all-time great blues harmonica players, and high up on it you'll see the name James Cotton.--NPR The Mississippi Arts Commission presented blues music icon (and...
by Bman | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Born Walter Charles Nelson Jr., 26 July 1932, New Orleans, Louisiana Died 28 February 1962, New York City, New York Guitarist Walter Nelson was born into a musical family. His father, Louis Nelson, was also a guitarist and had played with Louis Armstrong. Nelson Sr....
by Bman | Jan 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received a copy of Rounder Records latest recording to be released on January 12th, Meet Me At Mardi Gras. Rounder has put together a fine selection of tracks to get us ready for our trip to New Orleans (or to listen to in case we can't get off to go this...
by Bman | Dec 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
John Bonham of Led Zeppelin with Professor Longhair, Photo by Sidney SmithToday is the birthday of the funky, enigmatic, and wildly talented Professor Longhair, who’s outstanding life and music have touched millions for generations. Lovingly known far and wide as the...
by Bman | Dec 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980; born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the...
