by Bman | Jul 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Harrison D. Nelson Jr. (July 17, 1925 – March 19, 1999) known as Peppermint Harris, was an American rhythm and blues and jump blues singer and guitarist.Originally from Texarkana, Texas, he first recorded in Houston, as Peppermint Nelson, in the late 1940s,...
by Bman | Jul 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tall City Blues Fest, nestled in downtown Midland, TX, will host more than 23 different performers this year!!! Featuring award-winning blues & roots music, accompanied by emerging talent across 4 stages!!! 2 Main Stages + Community Stage + Indoor Acoustic Jam...
by Bman | Jul 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Long John Hunter (born July 13, 1931) is an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has released seven albums in his own name, and in his later years found critical acknowledgement outside of his homeland. Hunter's best known...
by Bman | Jul 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
"Blind" Lemon Jefferson (Lemon Henry Jefferson; September 24, 1893 – December 19, 1929) was an American blues singer and guitarist from Texas. He was one of the most popular blues singers of the 1920s, and has been titled "Father of the Texas Blues".Jefferson's...
by Bman | Jul 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born July 8, 1934, Cedar Grove, Elmo, Texas, USA, d. 7 December 2003. Probably the last elder statesmen of Texas blues, it fell to individuals such as Qualls to carry the mantle, in a less than competent way, a tradition that has all but succumbed to the passage of...
