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Book Reviews Archive
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Rory Gallagher: His Life and Times
Posted on February 15, 2013 |One doesn't think of the Blues and Ireland necessarily in the same sentence, but the fascinating story of how blues guitar slinger Rory Gallagher inspired an entire nation might just change your mind...0Comments -
Best Of American Blues Scene – Keith Richards, Joe Bonamassa, Doctor Dan
Posted on December 1, 2012 |For the month of December the American Blues Scene is going to take a trip down memory lane and we'll be digging out some of our favorite pieces that have previously appeared in our publication. We've experienced a year of phenomenal growth and we just want to make sure that our readers, old and new have the the opportunity to enjoy all of the great content that the American Blues Scene is known for.0Comments -
Drivin’ Down the Blues Highway: Catfish & Cotton
Posted on November 6, 2012 |Created by Belgian blues enthusiast brothers, Catfish & Cotton is an interestingly written account of a pilgrimage through the Mississippi Delta.0Comments -
New Biography “Mick” Promises, (Delivers) Scandal, Money, Drama, Music, Fame, Drugs, Genius, and Sex
Posted on October 19, 2012 |The intriguing new read by author Christopher Andersen revolves around music icon and legend Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones.0Comments -
Gregg Allman’s “My Cross to Bear” — Enlightening, Unapologetic
Posted on May 21, 2012 |A man who isn’t short on tragedy, Gregg Allman uses ‘My Cross to Bear’ to show readers how his music and life has continued to intertwine, and how he wouldn’t have done it any differently.0Comments -
“Every Night’s a Saturday Night” from Bobby Keys; A Real Rock n Roll Life
Posted on May 16, 2012 |Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Rock 'n' Roll Life of Legendary Sax Man Bobby Keys was recently released by the legendary saxophone great.0Comments -
“The Last Sultan” a Fascinating Look at Atlantic Records Founder, Ahmet Ertegun
Posted on May 1, 2012 |An eye-opening, glamorous, sometimes scandalous account of life in a wildly successful record label.0Comments -
Preston Lauterbach Explores the Origins of the Chitlin’ Circuit
Posted on October 3, 2011 |Preston Lauterbach's new book, The Chitlin' Circuit and the Road to Rock 'N' Roll explores the electrifying & colorful origins of the famous Chitlin' Circuit, a loose trail of small town venues hosting black entertainers.0Comments -
Preachin’ The Blues – Son House Biography Sheds Light on Blues Master
Posted on September 2, 2011 |Son House was and continues to be a towering pillar of delta blues. His new biography by Daniel Beaumont puts Son's unique and amazing story together, with some familiar notes and surprising new revelations.0Comments -
Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues
Posted on August 31, 2011 |In the latest John Hurt biography,researcher Philip Ratcliffe deals with the lack of direct sources about John Hurt’s early life by plunging into census records and information about Avalon, Mississippi.0Comments
