by Bman | Jul 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Big Muddy Blues Festival Announces 2014 Artist Line-up Local acts compliment regional and national touring artists St. Louis, MO – The Big Muddy Blues Festival is St. Louis’ largest Blues festival, with 24 renowned acts+ more to be announced from across...
by Bman | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
At first glance, it might not seem all that odd that Minard Shattuck is building a growing blues following and carving out a niche for his favorite genre in an historic theater in downtown St. Louis. But Shattuck’s St. Louis isn’t that St. Louis. He’s in the middle of...
by Bman | Apr 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Billy Gales, d April 8, 1993, drummer and singer with Ike Turner band. Not much more info on this guy. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, - ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues...
by Bman | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Gene Sedric (June 17, 1907, St. Louis, Missouri – April 3, 1963, New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He acquired the nickname "Honey Bear" in the 1930s because of his large camelhair coat. Sedric's father played ragtime piano. He...
by Bman | Mar 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
EDWARD J. EARLEY, JR. - Ed is the "trombone player's" trombone player. He has played with just about everybody in the blues world from Albert King to John Lee Hooker. In addition to his own band, Ed is currently performing with Elvin Bishop, as well as teaching and...
