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Dana Fuchs’ “Bliss Avenue”: Mean, Dirty, Lonely… Rich and Full
Posted on June 18, 2013 |With wit, intensity and thoughtful words, "Bliss Avenue" is an album that will bear play after play and then discussion as it is an open conversation from the lonely directed to the listener.0Comments -
The Rolling Stones Wear Their Years Well
Posted on June 17, 2013 |Mick Jagger stands thin as a stripper's pole at the edge of the Rolling Stones' lip stage and extends his right arm into the audience, palm up. How has decades of being "the worlds greatest rock band" treated The Stones? Read on.0Comments -
“An Evening with Motown Legend Barrett Strong” Iconic Songwriter Returns to New York June 22nd
Posted on June 17, 2013 |The Cutting Room and recording artist Eliza Neals present a rare visit by the Motown legendary songwriter Barrett Strong, who co-wrote "Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone, "War", and more.0Comments -
Kentucky’s W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival is Bringing the Blues This Weekend
Posted on June 12, 2013 |Roster Includes Returning Favorites and New Acts0Comments -
Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival Line-Up Announced
Posted on June 9, 2013 |For the fourth year in a row, the Topeka Blues Society will present a stellar line-up of internationally-renowned artists at its Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival in Topeka, Kansas!0Comments -
The Infinite Cool of the Legendary Dr. John
Posted on June 6, 2013 |When musical legend Dr. John walks into a room, the air electrifies. The charisma-laden native son of New Orleans talks about seeing it all & learning right from "the best there was." As a result, he might just be the coolest cat in the music industry.0Comments -
Gov’t Mule at The Blue Note (Photo Gallery)
Posted on June 6, 2013 |Gov't Mule is one of the most respected "jam bands" in the world. Their current "Prepare To Shot" tour brought a stable of classic covers, Mule originals, a few surprises, and one damned good time.0Comments -
A Brief History of Little Walter’s “Mellow Down Easy”
Posted on June 5, 2013 |Little Walter was the landmark harmonica player with a wild reputation and a pioneering harmonica sound that was as untouchable in the 1950s as it is today. One song in particular has withstood the test of time.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 -
Santa Cruz Blues Festival 2013 Brings Serious Blues to the West Coast
Posted on June 4, 2013 |The sun wasn't the only thing that was heating things up at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival Memorial Day weekend!0Comments
