I have a very interesting story and CD review to tell you about. Bruno Yxenholyt, Master Mariner Merchant Marine Officer and Sea Captain, spent 40 years of his life being at out to sea for 6 months and on land for the other 6 month of the year. Bruno has been recently inducted into The [...]
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Release of CD, Mama Soul on April 16
CSP Records Signs Massachusetts-Based Singer Janet Ryan and Will Release Her New CD, Mama Soul, on April 16 DALLAS, TX – Texas-based CSP Records has announced the signing of soul/blues singer Janet Ryan and will release her label debut CD, Mama Soul, on April 16. Ryan will kick off her tour in support of the [...]
Just for Today
Stony Plain records announces an April 9 release date for Just for Today, the new CD from legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters, recorded live at The Regent Theatre, The Natick Center for the Arts and The Narrows Center for the Arts, venues all located in his home state of Massachusetts. Acknowledged as one [...]
Duke Robillard release April 9
Guitar Master Duke Robillard Is Independently Blue on New CD Coming April 9 from Stony Plain Records Special Guests Include Guitarist “Monster” Mike Welch EDMONTON, AB – Stony Plain Records announces an April 9 release date for Independently Blue, the exciting new CD from multi Blues Music Award winner and Grammy [...]
Bart Walker Signs with Ruf Records
Ruf Records Signs Blues Guitar Blaster Bart Walker & Will Release His Label Debut CD, Waiting on Daylight, On March 12 New Album Produced by Multi Grammy-Winner Jim Gaines ATLANTA, GA – Ruf Records announces the signing of Nashville-based blues guitarist/singer Bart Walker and will release his label debut CD, Waiting [...]
Doug MacLead There’s a Time
Reference Recordings announces the signing of blues/roots singer-songwriter Doug MacLeod, and a March 12 release date for his label debut album, There’s a Time. Produced by Doug MacLeod and Janice Mancuso and recorded at Skywalker Sound, the “baker’s dozen” tracks on There’s a Time showcase his soulful vocals and trademark guitar sound backed by Denny [...]
Rev Jimmie Bratcher is Secretly Famous
The Rev Jimmie Bratcher Is Secretly Famous on New Blues-Rock CD Coming March 5 on Ain’t Skeert Tunes Latest Album from Singer/Guitarist Was Produced by Multi-Grammy-Winner Jim Gaines KANSAS CITY, MO – The Rev Jimmie Bratcher announces a March 5 release date for Secretly Famous, the latest CD from the blues-rock singer/guitarist, coming from [...]
Remembering Billie
Blue Duchess Records announces the signing of jazz tenor saxophone great Scott Hamilton, and will release his label debut CD, Remembering Billie, on February 26. Produced by Duke Robillard, the 10 all-instrumental tracks on Remembering Billie salute Billie Holiday in a worthy tribute of songs associated with the iconic singer, including several of her most-cherished [...]
A Request from Bob Corritore-Photos of Eddie Taylor
Eddie Taylor photos needed! We are compiling a photo page honoring the late Chicago blues guitar master Eddie Taylor who sound helped to define the music of Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and Chicago blues in general. Eddie Taylor‘s beautiful guitar work masterfully transitioned his deep Mississippi country blues upbringing into a vibrant, electric, [...]
Blues Music Awards Voting Open Until March 1 for Memphis Show
2013 – 34th Blues Music Awards Nominees Acoustic Album Billy Boy Arnold Sings Big Bill Broonzy – Billy Boy Arnold Blues on Solid Ground – John Primer Deeper In The Well – Eric Bibb Not Alone – Ann Rabson w/ Bob Margolin Talking Guitar – Paul Rishell Acoustic Artist Carolina Chocolate Drops Doug MacLeod [...]
Benefit for Eddie C. Campbell on February 17
Eddie C. Campbell Health Update. This information cones via The Chicago Blues Guide about Chicago blues guitar great Eddie C. Campbell who recently suffered a heart attack and a stroke while on tour in Germany. The CBG quotes Eddie’s longtime partner Barbara Mayson Campbell as saying “Eddie is out of intensive care and stablized. [...]
RIP Precious Bryant
RIP Precious Bryant – January 4, 1942 – January 12, 2013. Georgia blueswoman Precious Bryant was a spectacular down- home singer and guitarist who combined her love for Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Reed and Muddy Waters with the spirituals and rags that characterize her region. She passed away on Jan 12, 2013 at age 71. Her [...]
RIP Bob Nelson
RIP Chicago Bob Nelson – July 4, 1944 to January 17, 2013 Louisiana Born, Atlanta based Chicago Bob Nelson was a masterful harmonica player and vocalist who merged his Louisiana roots with his love of Chicago Blues. He was 69. The following information is quoted from Reverend Keith A. Gorden‘s blog at about.com; Nelson would [...]
Look for Dr. John, The Black Keys, and Bonnie Raitt at Tonight’s Grammy Awards
Look for some Blues influences at tonight’s Grammy Awards! More details inside!
