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Walter Trout Kicks it up a Notch With Luther’s Blues
On Luther’s Blues, Walter Trout & His Band pay homage to another fantastic musician that we have enjoyed for years, Mr. Luther Allison. The album starts out fast and furious with the throttle mashed all the way to the floor with “I’m Back”, just the way Allison would have wanted it but they also mix in some great slow stuff.
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Mike Wheeler Is A Self Made Man
Wheeler is from the school of “I will let my guitar do the talking.” He knows when to let loose, and when to let things breathe a bit. He does not try to impress with a million notes in 12 bars. All his playing makes sense, is for the betterment of the song, and every note belongs right where he plays it.
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Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival to Replace Sarasota Blues Festival
Saturday, October 26th will still bring the blues to the gulf side of Florida! In the span of less than a day, The Sarasota Blues Festival was cancelled, essentially dead, then reincarnated as the Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival.
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The Language of the Blues: “BUFFET FLAT”
From the early 1900s to the 1930s, certain speakeasies/brothels in African American urban communities were known as “buffet flats.” Discover the bawdy, wild hidden meanings behind this word!
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Hard Charging Family Band Trampled Under Foot Signs With Telarc Records
July 9, 2013 Telarc debut reveals a musically sophisticated young sister/brother/brother trio heavily inspired by classic blues and rock
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Blues Law: Robert Johnson vs. the Rolling Stones
We all know the classic tracks that Robert Johnson laid down. Now discover the landmark legal battle between the Stones and Johnson’s estate that helped form copyright law.
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The Language of the Blues: “BUFFET FLAT”
Posted on May 16, 2013 |From the early 1900s to the 1930s, certain speakeasies/brothels in African American urban communities were known as "buffet flats." Discover the bawdy, wild hidden meanings behind this word!0Comments -
At Gip’s, The Show Will Go On!
Posted on May 10, 2013 |In an act of protest against the city of Bessemer and their decision to close down one of the only remaining juke joints left in the country, Gip's Place is planning on having their regular Saturday show. They are snubbing their noses at city hall and will continue to do what they've been doing there for over 5 decades.0Comments
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