by Bman | Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Of the many roots musicians traveling the world and spreading the early American music tradition, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three are the next in line to make a significant impact on music enthusiasts everywhere. From St. Louis, Missouri, their creative mix of...
by Bman | Apr 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Billy (d April 8, 1993)was one of St. Louis' finest. A drummer and vocalist that played with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm before Tina, Billy played until the time of his death! If you like what Iโm doing, Like ---Bmanโs Blues Report--- Facebook Page! Iโm looking for...
by Bman | Mar 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Mound City Blue Blowers were an American novelty jazz ensemble, formed in St. Louis, Missouri and given its nickname. It was co-founded by Red McKenzie and Jack Bland and performed during in the 1920s and 1930s.First assembled in 1923, the group's original members...
by Bman | Mar 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
The unfortunately named Papa Egg Shell Casey was a relatively obscure St Louis bluesman in the 1930's who recorded very little but these show him to have been a very good singer and excellent guitar player. Sometimes also known as Papa Slick Head, Casey gained his...
by Bman | Jan 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Eva Taylor (January 22, 1895, St. Louis, Missouri โ October 31, 1977, Mineola, New York) was an American blues singer and stage actress.Born Irene Joy Gibbons in St. Louis, Missouri, on stage from the age of three, Taylor toured New Zealand, Australia and Europe...
