by Bman | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
An award winning songwriter, composer, recording and performance artist who turns trash into musical treasure with his homemade Frankenstein 'Nobro' resophonic guitars, constructed from recycled garage sale junk and who has gained multinational media attention via...
by Bman | Mar 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
After 7+ years with Lil’ Bill & the Blue Notes, Mark decided to branch out on his own. The result is the Mark Riley Trio - formed in 2003. Their eclectic mix of music has been a hit ever since. Mark, Howard & Marty have been playing music for a combined total...
by Bman | Mar 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me, the answer is a decidedly “Yes” to both. The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me, the answer is a decidedly enthusiastic, ‘Yes’, to both. I was shopping locally at a music...
by Bman | Mar 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert,...
by Bman | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
WA Blues Society’s 2009 BB Award Winner “BEST NEW BAND” SJB continues to blow fans away with their high-energy, genre bending performances. Amazing vocals, incredible musicianship, outstanding songwriting and powerful, dynamic arrangements – it’s easy to understand...
