Month: June 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The sun wasn’t the only thing that was heating things up at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival Memorial Day weekend!

Jesse Dee is a soul singer from Boston. Yes, a soul singer. There is really no other term for what he does.

He’s been called a “virtuoso vocalist.” He is notorious for his relentless touring schedule. His blues is tinged with soul, and his brand of soul is infused with blues. His harp playing has been called “insanely good.” He has been nominated for nine Blues Music Awards.

In a lot of ways, ‘Til Your River Runs Dry is a very personal album. Burdon looks at those that are gone, and himself as well. He also looks at the world around him. There is a host of good material here.