by Bman | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received a copy of soon to be released (February 19, 2013 on Delta Groove Records) Long Walk Home by Kevin Selve. This is a really cool release with a variety of blues styles covered. The release opens with Duct Tape On My Soul, a nice loping blues track with...
by Bman | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Luke Jordan (January 28, 1892 – June 25, 1952) was an American blues guitarist and vocalist of some renown in his local area of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States, his professional career started at age 35, when he was noticed by...
by Bman | Jan 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
John Jackson (February 24, 1924 – January 20, 2002) was an American Piedmont blues musician; his music did not become primary until his accidental "discovery" by folklorist Chuck Perdue in the 1960s. He had effectively given up playing for his community in 1949. Born...
by Bman | Jan 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Blind Alfred Reed (June 15, 1880 – January 17, 1956) was an American folk, country, and old-time musician. He was one of the artists who recorded at the Bristol Sessions in 1927, alongside more famous names such as Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family. He played the...
by Bman | Jan 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the new release, The Crux, by Cathy Ponton King. King has assembled a who's who of contemporary blues artists including Jimmy Thackery, Ronnie Earl, Butch Warren and Ron Holloway. The release features 10 new blues ballads covering the spectrum from the...