by Bman | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Colors by Sugar Blue and the title reflects it's musical diversity. Opening with the familiar rhythms of Bo Diddley on And The Devil Too, Sugar Blue covers lead vocal but more importantly, plays some pretty...
by Bman | Jul 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
It has been reported that Johnny Winter, a young man of 70 and currently on tour has passed. This was announced by Sugar Blue, a super harp player during his show at Rosa's Lounge this evening. I have not found any other specific references to this information...
by Bman | Dec 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Sugar Blue is not your typical bluesman... Born James Whiting - he was raised in Harlem, New York, where his mother was a singer and dancer at the fabled Apollo Theatre. He spent his childhood among the musicians and show people...
by Bman | Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just put Raw Sugar Live, the newest release from Sugar Blue on my player and it blasted me like a double barrel shotgun! This is an energetic band with a lot of power. The double live recording opens with Red Hot Mama which is literally a strong show opener that...
by Bman | Mar 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Sugar Blue is not your typical bluesman...Born James Whiting - he was raised in Harlem, New York, where his mother was a singer and dancer at the fabled Apollo Theatre. He spent his childhood among the musicians and show people...
