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Month: November 2012
Derek talks the family vibe of having an 11 piece band, bringing substance back to American music, how being a “orphan band” eventually helped them cross genres, and playing with B.B. King, Keith Richards, Wynton Marsalis
The classic boogie blues riff that was first recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1948’s “Boogie Chillun” became the basis for the court case against Z.Z. Top in 1992!
This is the latest installment in our weekly series entitled, The Language of the Blues, where author and rocker Debra Devi focuses on…
Check out this great interview with New York bluesman Tas Cru as he talks about his latest album, his great work with blues outreach in schools, and his famous annual Rum Boogie jam!
Anders blew the crowd away with this stripped down version of his music and when he played “Black Tar”, he captivated the mostly upscale crowd with some absolute filthy slide guitar!
You will notice several things listening to the Kirby Sewell Band. One, this guy has an understated energy and passion in what he’s doing. Two, he’s good at it, and three, he likes to have fun doing it.
Discover the real meaning behind “Black Cat Bone”, which is prominently featured in a number of blues songs, from Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and more!
Created by Belgian blues enthusiast brothers, Catfish & Cotton is an interestingly written account of a pilgrimage through the Mississippi Delta.
Read all about the Mississippi Spoonman, his incredible instrument & music, encounters with James “Son” Thomas, and his battles.
Kansas City blues trio Trampled Under Foot recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to record, manufacture and release…