Matt Schofield abandoned college at the age of 18 and went to play guitar instead. Since that time, he has seven CD’s under his belt, and his newest CD was produced by John Porter. He is in the midst of a grueling tour for the year 2011 all for the love of music. Matt appreciates [...]
Archive for Category: "Blues Champions of Great Britian!"
Oli Brown Winner in Album Category and Band! by Monica Yasher
Oli Brown has been nominated in five categories for the British Blues Awards this year. He is nominated for Best Guitarist, Best Male Singer, Best Band, Best Album and Best Young Artist! There is more exciting news for Oli. In October he will tour with the legendary John Mayall. He is working on a new CD. And his favorite venue to [...]
Dave Arcari, All Around Nice Guy by Monica Yasher
Dave Arcari must be quite the songwriter, as he has been nominated for two songs – Devil’s Left Hand and Cotton on my Back – in the British Blues Awards‘ best original blues song category. Though across the pond, Dave attributes his earliest influences to be Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, and Bob Dylan. And, has stated that [...]
Todd Sharpville: A Conversation with a Poet…
Erudite. Eloquent. Interviewing Todd Sharpville is like conversing with a poet, someone who is a scholar of his own life. Reflective and genuine, Todd Sharpville lays bare, his life, his experiences and his thoughts with honesty.
THE ART OF THE BLUES: THE STORY OF ROBIN TROWER’S CD COVER “WHAT LIES BENEATH”
As Robin Trower tells it, his choice of the album cover for “What Lies Beneath” was pure serendipity. Walking by a gallery in London while recording his Blues CD, Robin Trower stopped to look into the window. “I saw an exhibition and I loved it.” His eyes were drawn to a painting, a very large [...]
