by Bman | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent 2 cd release, Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 from Third Man Records and it's terrific! Opening with Dirty Mother For You, a classic by Roosevelt Sykes, this classic track really gets the ball rolling with his...
by Bman | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Piano and Guitar, live 1973 recordings of Henry Townsend and Roosevelt Sykes and it's really strong. Recorded live at Washington University, Graham Chapel, this is a great set. Opening with Townsend...
by Bman | Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Districts EPThe Districts self-titled EP will be available on January 28th. Pre-order it below.CDVinyliTunesTour Dates:Jan 14 - The Bluebird - Bloomington, INJan 15 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KYJan 16 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TNJan 30 - Baby's All Right -...
by Bman | Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
NEW BLUES RELEASES FROM BLIND PIG RECORDS! American roots music label Blind Pig Records returns to its traditional blues origins with the release of new titles from Shawn Holt and the Teardrops and Roosevelt Sykes. Shawn Holt & the Teardrops "Daddy...
by Bman | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Fred Below (September 16, 1926 – August 14, 1988) was a leading blues drummer, best known for his innovative work with Little Walter and Chess Records in the 1950s. Nobody laid more of the Chicago blues rhythmic foundations, particularly its archetypal backbeat, than...
