by Bman | Apr 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Johnny Shines (April 26, 1915 – April 20, 1992) was an American blues singer and guitarist. According to the music journalist Tony Russell, "Shines was that rare being, a blues artist who overcame age and rustiness to make music that stood up beside the work of his...
by Bman | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Sunday Night Blues Jam at Ringside Cafe hosted by Branson Welsh guitar, vocals, R.j.Howson guitar, Devin Neel drums, and Marc Petrulis Bass.Branson was born in Virginia and now lives and plays in Florida. He learned from all the local guys in St Pete's like Red...
by Bman | Apr 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
I've been listening to the new recording set for release June 26, Northside Soul, by Marion James. Seven of the 13 tracks included on the release are original. James began in the business in the 60's having a hit single, That's My Man in the Billboard Top Ten in 1966....
by Bman | Apr 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
There's not much chance of making jug band music without a jug, although a few have tried. A washtub bass doesn't hurt, either. In fact, one of the main concepts of this tricky, goofy, and spirited style of music is to create a bass line out of something that...
by Bman | Apr 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer.Nicknamed The Empress of the Blues, Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and, along with...
