Release My Soul – Mark May Band Mark May New CD, “Release My Soul” and 2012 Tour Mark May Band has been touring in Texas the whole month of January (2012) to promote his new CD ‘Release My Soul – Mark May Band‘, and his Texas fans have had a real treat to be sure. [...]
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Music in the Kitchen with BB King
“Music in the Kitchen” Cookbook Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers Glenda Facemire Author of “Music in the Kitchen” and Head Makeup Artist for Austin City Limits Happy Holidays Bluesers! That time of year has stumbled upon us once again and undoubtedly many of you are scratching your heads, listening to your favorite [...]
Rich DelGrosso Interview by Abby Owen
You are known as one of the top Blues Mandolin players on the scene, and have so many fans, new and old alike. Let me just ask you the most basic question. When did you first get into blues? When I was a teenager and I was in a rock band, in those days a [...]
Kelly Richey from Blues to Green by Raul Watson
Kelly Richey Examines Her Life “I had mistaken my talent for my purpose,” Kelly Richey confesses, “But I’ve lost 55 pounds, I am now a health and wellness coach, and I have recently stepped back onto the stage with purpose, not just with my guitar” It has been my pleasure to know Kelly for quite [...]
Brian’s Backyard BBQ & Blues
Brians Backyard BBQ & Blues I’ve been traveling on the “Blues Highway” again and have a sensational story that I just have to share with all of you blues lovers. I stopped by to see my friends, Brian and Robin Remaley and their new venue located just on the outside of the business [...]
Rory Gallagher – His Life by Abby Owen
My favorite Rory Gallagher quote is well known in music circles, but I will relate it here again, in case you haven’t heard. It was when a journalist asked Jimi Hendrix what it felt like to be the greatest guitarist in the world, and he replied, “I don’t know, ask Rory Gallagher.” Although much of [...]
Earl Gilliam’s life is ebbing, but the love is still flowing…
The Houston Blues community/and artists will come together Sunday to play musical homage to one of the godfathers of blues piano, Earl Gilliam ~ his life is ebbing, but the love still flowing. Earl will be watching from his hospital bed, and I’m sure he’ll be smiling to beat the band. Longtime friend and fellow jammer [...]
Interview of Kathy Murray
Interview with Kathy Murray-Austin, Texas May 2011 Recently I met vocalist and songwriter Kathy Murray and her guitarist husband, Bill Monster (as in model monster creator, not super duper uber shredder) Jones at their East Austin bungalow. They remind me of a bluesier, more down- home version of Exene Cervenka and John Doe. [...]
Ruthie Foster BMA Koko Taylor Nominee
Ruthie Foster is from the big state of Texas, where she grew up singing gospel music with her family. On the road to this year’s Blues Music Award for the Koko Taylor Award, she studied music at McLennan Community College and then worked in the US Navy, where she started performing. Her debut was [...]
Mardi Gras Texas Style
Throwing Beads Mardi Gras Texas Style MARDI GRAS IN BIG TEXAS STYLE! I’ve been traveling around the Houston, TX area and wanted to share some of my adventures with you. Most people think Mardi Gras is only celebrated in New Orleans. Not exactly. New Orleans has the glitz and fame. [...]
Blues Music Award Nominee Harmonica Instrumentalist James Cotton
Fact: The year 2011 is Cotton’s 67th year in the entertainment business. And, in 2011, James Cotton is nominated for a Blues Music Award for Instrumentalist Harmonica. What an amazing adventure this man is experiencing with his little harmonica! James Cotton was born on July 1, 1925, and is called Cotton by his friends. He’s [...]
Brad Absher Interview by Abby Owen
When I asked Brad Absher if I could interview him, as he is one of my favorite players around Houston, he said he had to run up to Austin to lay down a guitar track, but I was welcome to ride along. It seemed like the perfect idea to me, to see some wide open spaces, [...]
Top 10 Blues CDs March 13, 2011
For another week, Gregg Allman with “Low Country Blues” remains in the number one slot! Check out the report! There are four new CD’s on the Top 10!
John Nemeth, Blues Music Award Nominee
A vocalist with great range, ability, and soulfulness, Nemeth has developed into a top-notch blues harmonica player. Since bursting onto the scene in 2007 with his dazzling national debut album (Magic Touch), John Németh has wowed critics and audiences alike with his riveting vocals and harmonica prowess. On his latest release, Name The Day!, the dynamic [...]
Candye Kane Blues Music Award Nominee
Candye Kane Interview Candye Kane is a blues “lifer.” Ms. Kane has spent about twenty years as a professional touring/recording blues artist. She has 10 CDs and has established an excellent international reputation. This year, she is nominated for the National Blues Foundation Award for Best Blues Contemporary Female. She was raised, musically, in the East Los Angeles [...]
