Remembering our Blues artists that passed on from May to August 2011.
Archive for Category: "2011 The Year In Review"
and never brought to mind ? by Monica Yasher
We pay homage to the Blues artists that have left us March and April 2011.
Should old acquaintance be forgot, by Monica Yasher
We pay homage to the Blues artists that have left us in January and February 2011.
and old lang syne? by Monica Yasher
We pay homage to our Blues artists that have left us in the months of August to December 2011.
A Housewarming for the Blues Foundation
(Memphis, Tennessee) The Blues Foundation has had the ribbon-cutting ceremony and officially moved into their new home in the South Main Street Arts District in Memphis (photo by historian Jimmy Ogle). “In the printed program of the third annual Blues Music Awards in 1982, there are drawings of a proposed Blues Hall, so this indeed [...]
Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame
(Memphis, Tennessee) In light of the passing of so many Blues friends this past year, it is only appropriate that we review some of the Blues musical greats and others who have been instrumental in preserving the music culture. Just a brief perusal of the 110 notes reveals quite a formidable collection of impressive individuals [...]
Memphis Mourns Two Blues Souls Sease and Galloway
(Memphis, Tennessee) Blues legend Marvin Sease died at 64. Sease started his career with a gospel group called the Five Gospel Crowns out of Charleston, South Carolina. After singing with them, Marvin then left at age 20 settling into New York. There he joined another gospel group called the Gospel Crowns. Marvin left the gospel circuit [...]
Is That All There Is? Jerry Lieber by Monica Yasher
It all starts with a song. The performer, the singer, the instrumentalist, they all need a song. The creative spirit of Jerry Lieber will always live on and be remembered through a song catalog that includes “Hound Dog“, “Jailhouse Rock“, “Kansas City“, “Stand by Me”, and many more. Though the lyrics of Jerry, more people [...]
Stony Plain – 35 Years of a Musical Visionary
Holger Peterson, Founder and President of Stony Plain Records, believes in his musicians; he believes in their talent and he believes in their vision- a tribute to his labels longevity. Solid and grounded, Holger spoke with American Blues News about his “humble beginnings,” the truthfulness of the blues, the challenges that musicians face today and the realistic approach that has kept his company [...]
Storytelling…Holiday Memories
What is your favorite holiday memory? In keeping with the holiday season, American Blues News asked a few musicians to share their favorite holiday stories. For some it’s a memory of family- sharing warmth and song and love. For some it’s a memory of giving to others …again sharing warmth and song and love. But [...]
David “Frankie” Toler – A Year of Tears And A Lifetime Of Music
Drummer David “Frankie” Toler passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Bradenton, FL. Frankie was in hospice care after prolonged illness and two liver transplants. He was 59. Blues fans may remember him from his tenure in the Allman Brothers Band from 1980 to 1982. Frankie Toler was raised in Connersville, Indiana and got [...]
Winterize! by Monica Yasher
What does the Johnny Winter band call it when Johnny touches a Blues tune? Winterize! Join me as I meet up with Mr. Johnny Winter, Paul Nelson, Vito Luizzi, and Scott Spray, as they discuss Johnny’s new CD, “Roots”. On his new CD, Johnny features many guests such as Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Vince [...]
The Sky IS Crying-the loss of Doyle Bramhall Senior
Beloved blues drummer, songwriter and singer Doyle Bramhall Senior passed away at the age of 62 on November 12 at his home in Alpine, Texas. Doyle had a huge influence on blues music in Texas in particular, where he played an integral part in starting the scene. Early in his career he played for Lightnin [...]
Photos 2011- A Look Back
Rory Block at the BB King Blues Club Welcome back my fellow Blues lovers! I hope you are all having a great holiday season. When this post goes up there will be just a few days left to 2011. A lot of things happened in 2011, some good, some not so good. The Blues world [...]
Hubert Sumlin…There Comes a Time by Monica Yasher
It was the Christmas of 1997 and the time had come to put everything away. However, when I went to reach for my figurines in my my manger scene, I somehow broke my kneeling Wiseman in two. It would be easy to glue. I told my Dad about it, who was the best gluer that [...]
