Catfood Records announces an April 5 release date for Memphis Still Got Soul. This is a new CD from Blues Music Award winner, Johnny Rawls. Johnny Rawls last album, Ace of Spades, won the BMA in 2010 as Soul Blues Album of the Year. The new album features ten original songs, plus a testify in take on Blind, Crippled [...]
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Carolyn Wonderland Wed Yesterday!
After an engagement from October 2010, Funnyman A. Whitney Brown and blues singer Carolyn Wonderland urged guests to their upcoming nuptials to be punctual – they planned to be wed at precisely 4:44pm. Former Saturday Night Live star Brown married his musician fiancee on March 4 at a park in Austin, Texas, with former The Monkees star Michael Nesmith [...]
Blues Music Award Nominee Mr. Steve Miller by Monica Yasher
Steve Miller BMA Nominee Since 2010, Steve Miller and his band have been riding a resurgence of success. Miller sold out tour dates across the U.S. and returned to Europe for the first time in twenty-five years. The band’s sold out show at Royal Albert Hall show was released as a DVD. His 2010 release [...]
John Lee Hooker on the Mississippi Blues Trail
John Lee Hooker, who grew up as the youngest of 11 children to become a world-acclaimed Blues performer, was honored on February 16, 2011 with the dedication of a Mississippi Blues Trail marker.
Tom Leavey of the Mannish Boys and Big Bill Collins RIP
The following sad news is from Bob Corritore: RIP Tom Leavey Sept 13, 1942 – February 21, 2011. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of bassist/songwriter Tom Leavey, who is probably best known for his great work with the Mannish Boys. Tom passed away on Monday of a heart attack, at [...]
Robert Johnson, King of the Delta Blues Singers
In recognition of Black History Month, we would like to commemorate the 100th birthday of the most influential guitarist in history. Robert Johnson, “King of the Delta Blues Singers”, was born in Hazlehurst, MS in Copiah County, on May 8, 1911. Robert developed an interest in music early in life, playing the Jews Harp [...]
Taj Mahal, his life and Concert Announcement For This Weekend
Smokin’ Jazz Sessions Taj Mahal Trio Fri-Sat, Feb 25-26, 7:30pm & 9:30pm The Allen Room Taj Mahal to perform at Lincoln Center “Many fish bites / If you got good bait!” For decades, Taj Mahal has been one of the living legends of the blues and American “roots” music. He’s teamed up with everybody from [...]
Goodbye Johnny Nitro, San Francisco Bluesman
San Francisco bluesman Johnny Nitro was found dead in his apartment, Saturday at 7:30 p.m, says the Oakland Tribune. Nitro played nearly every weekend for the past 25 years, at the Saloon on Grant Avenue in North Beach. He was a vocalist, guitarist and bandleader. “One time I asked him why he didn’t go on [...]
News from Bob Corritore February 2011
Chico Chism, The Reed Family, and Sam Moore to be inducted into the Arizona Musician’s and Entertainer’s Hall of Fame on Feb 13th! The Arizona Musicians and Entertainers Hall of Fame is now in it’s 10th year, and on Feb 13th, it will host an induction ceremony to take place at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix. [...]
Austin City Limits has a new home and Steve Miller christens the stage
FIRST AUSTIN CITY LIMITS TAPING AT THE MOODY THEATER WITH STEVE MILLER AUSTIN CITY LIMITS announces the first taping in its new state-of-the-art home at The Moody Theater with a special performance by Steve Miller Band including material from his soon-to-be-released new Blues Rock album entitled “Let Your Hair Down.” Preceding the taping there will be a [...]
Gary Moore, Tribute to a Fallen Hero
Alastair Green has recently toured as far as Russia, Israel and Poland with the Alan Parsons Live Project. And, working with Alan has allowed Alastair to rethink and redo some of his guitar playing. Alastair shares there are times to be a guitar artist, and there are times to respect the original versions of a song. It is important [...]
Brian Robertson, Remembering Bandmate Gary Moore
GUITARIST BRIAN ROBERTSON REMEMBERS GARY MOORE Legendary guitarist BRIAN ROBERTSON recently took some time out to reflect and remember former band mate and friend Gary Moore, who passed away earlier this week. BRIAN spoke about the recording process of the Thin Lizzy “Nightlife” album and his refusal to re-record Gary’s solos: “When I first joined [...]
Life and Legacy of Jimmy Reed Symposium Feb 15
Dominican University presents program on the life and legacy of blues legend Jimmy Reed River Forest, IL – Dominican University’s Blues and the Spirit Initiative, in partnership with the Jimmy and Mary Reed Foundation, will present on Tuesday, February 15 “Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby,” a symposium on the life and legacy of blues musician [...]
IBC Youth Showcase Player Taylor Marvin
TAYLOR MARVIN RETURNS TO IBC IN MEMPHIS, TN FEBRUARY 1 – 5, 2011. TAYLOR MARVIN BIO At 16 years old, Taylor Marvin is quickly rising through the ranks of great musicians in Colorado. His mastery of the guitar is a surprise to new listeners as well as veteran players he shares the stage with. [...]
Best Guitarist, Harp Player & CD
The Orpheum Theatre is host to the 2011 International Blues Challenge. The winner of the 2011 International Blues Challenge for Best Guitarist, Harp, and self produced CD are shared!
