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Big Walker Takes Us Root Walking
Posted on May 22, 2013 |This album is set to late '40s - early '50s style (sometimes referred to as "post war") blues. The sound quality and production are good, and the level of musicianship is high.0Comments -
Fats Domino’s Katrina-Damaged Piano Restored
Posted on May 9, 2013 |A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has had its classic looks restored.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 -
Travis Colby Band’s “Quick Fix” Is The Right Stuff
Posted on February 19, 2013 |Quick Fix is a strong outing, especially as a debut album. This album features funky blues, Memphis style soul blues (with a pulse!), swing blues, piano boogie, and superior ensemble style playing. Production values are very good, and the sound quality is good as well. A strong album overall, there are several standout cuts here.0Comments -
The Music Room: With IBC Winner Selwyn Birchwood
Posted on February 8, 2013 |If you get the chance, definitely try to catch up with Selwyn this year! "When you come to a show, you see four dudes, or however many people on stage, doing what they love doing. We do everything we can just to play the best music we can (and) try to give the people what they want."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 -
New Orleans drama Tremé returns to HBO Sunday night
Posted on September 22, 2012 |Returning for it's 3rd season, the story revolves around a colorful cast of New Orleans characters, with a second-to-none soundtrack of blues, jazz, and heavy brass.0Comments -
‘Uncle’ Lionel Batiste, Bass Drummer, Singer for Tremé Brass Band Dead at 81
Posted on July 8, 2012 |The powerful Lionel Batiste, of the famous Treme Brass Band, has passed away.0Comments -
The Music Room: A Visit With Sybil Gage
Posted on May 29, 2012 |American Blues Scene has been Sybilized in our latest featured article... and what a great thing that is! This New Orleans gem is a multi-talented and fascinating musician that you need to read about!0Comments -
Bryan Lee: the Braille Blues Daddy on the Mend from Surgery
Posted on February 11, 2012 |Just a month after spinal fusion surgery, New Orleans legend Bryan Lee wants fans to know the procedure was a success &how very grateful he is to everyone who bestowed him & his wife with their prayers, gifts, and support.0Comments
