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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Are “On The Verge”
Posted on June 15, 2013 |Kim Wilson's singing has never been better! His harp playing is inspired, but brilliantly restrained, making it all the more poignant. Again, the band does a spectacular job, and the playing is impressive throughout. This is an excellent album, and definitely worth the long wait.0Comments -
30th ANNIVERSARY of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Texas Flood”
Posted on June 13, 2013 |Today marks the 30th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan's landmark debut album, Texas Flood.0Comments -
Tall City Blues Fest Announces 2013 Lineup
Posted on June 5, 2013 |The Festival will be held in downtown Midland, Texas's Centennial Plaza on July 26-27, 2013, and brings award-winning Blues performers, including Chris Duarte, Terry Quiett and Nick Moss, to West Texas.0Comments -
The “Rolling Soul” Of Hadden Sayers
Posted on June 5, 2013 |Hadden Sayers had made his success the hard way; he has earned it. He has talent and he's honed that talent playing over 200 gigs a year. He has persisted in the face of shady deals, less than honest agents, and crooked record labels. But above everything else is his love of soul, desire to succeed, and dedication to playing some seriously mean guitar.0Comments -
Janet Ryan Is “Mama Soul”
Posted on June 4, 2013 |Janet Ryan is "Mama Soul" ain't no lie. Janet Ryan has a strong, huge voice, and she is not afraid to use it. Her newest album, Mama Soul, is evidence of this.0Comments -
Mike Zito Has Up & “Gone to Texas” on Label Debut CD for Ruf Records
Posted on April 30, 2013 |Royal Southern Brotherhood Member Steps Out on New Solo Album with Special Guests Delbert McClinton, Sonny Landreth, Susan Cowsill and Others!0Comments -
Deep Deep Blue from Dudley Taft is a Full Course Meal!
Posted on April 29, 2013 |While his music is full of hooks and potential single ipod fodder, the body of work consumed in it's entirety is when it is at it's best. Deep, Deep Blue is the full meal deal with dessert!0Comments -
Scenes From The 2013 Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Posted on April 19, 2013 |Over the course of nineteen years, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has become one of the premier blues festivals in the nation. People travel from all corners of the globe to attend, and with good reason.0Comments -
Terry Quiet Band’s “A Night At The Orpheum” Is Great Live Blues
Posted on March 20, 2013 |When we think about the great live albums, we often think about the great live bands that made them....0Comments -
The Sunshine Blues Festival Is A New Tradition
Posted on January 27, 2013 |Attending any outdoor music event in Florida is an experience to be remembered. The Sunshine Blues Festival was no exception.0Comments
