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BONNER, WELDON "JUKE BOY" -

Weldon H. Philip Bonner, better known as Juke Boy Bonner (March 22, 1932 – June 29, 1978) was an American blues singer, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was influenced by Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimmy Reed, and Slim Harpo. He described the bleak prospects of black urban...

One Eye Woman - Gary B. B. Coleman

Gary B.B. Coleman (January 1, 1947 – February 14, 1994) was an American soul blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer.Originally a local-musician turned-blues promoter and session musician, Coleman recorded his debut album in 1986, which was re-released...

New Release: JT Coldfire - Always and Never - Review

I'm sitting here listening to the new recording, Always and Never, by JT Coldfire and it's a real blisterer! This cd is to hit the street on April 4, 2012.... get ready! Get It On is a country blues fusion of sorts and is a real crap kicker. It's Alright With Me is a...

Six Strings Down - Jimmie Vaughan

James Lawrence "Jimmie" Vaughan (born March 20, 1951) is an American blues rock guitarist and singer from Dallas, Texas, United States. He is the older brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan.A significant influence on Jimmie Vaughan's style was Freddie King, who...

Everybody's Looking For The Same Thing - Marcia Ball

Marcia Ball (born March 20, 1949, Orange, Texas, United States) is an American blues singer and pianist, born in Orange, Texas but who grew up in Vinton, Louisiana. She was described in USA Today as "a sensation, saucy singer and superb pianist... where Texas...