by Bman | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
L. C. was born March 12, 1924, in Millican, Texas, and since his teen years had worked as a singer and dancer, appearing on stage shows and in dance halls in and around Houston. Always a heavy drinker, he spent most of his time in recent years hanging around the...
by Bman | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received the new recording, Lose Yourself, by Ulrich Ellison. First I want to applaud Ellison for endeavoring to make something that is spontaneous and unique rather than following the lead of everyone else. This recording is completely written and produced by...
by Bman | Mar 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Thomas Edgar Shaw was born in Brenham, Texas, and as a young man he worked with Blind Lemon Jefferson, J. T. Smith and Ramblin' Thomas. In the 1960s and 1970s he recorded for the Advent, Blue Goose and Blues Beacon labels.He recorded "Hey Mr. Nixon" and "Martin Luther...
by Bman | Mar 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Charlie Christian was born on July 29, 1916 in Bonham, Texas (though some mistakenly think he was born in Dallas in 1919) but was raised in Oklahoma City from the time he was two years old. Charlie's immediate family were all musically talented - his mother played the...
by Bman | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
I came across this and thought that it was a good follow up to is it a cover or a tribute... or just a cool band playing a cool song!Enjoy!!Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get...
