In this week’s edition, find out where the famous blues term “Chitlin” (as in “Chitlin’ Circuit” and the famous southern food) came from!
Year: 2013
Since joining Roomful Of Blues in the early nineties, Chris Vachon has grown immensely as a musician, engineer, producer, guitarist, and band member…
There is not a bad song on this album. The vocals are brilliant throughout, and are vaguely reminiscent of Mavis Staples. Barriteau’s playing is clean, smooth, and delicate, always with a spark to it. Listeners can tell this gentleman really loves his work.
To connect the musical past to our present, the Mississippi Delta, Arkansas, and the blues metropolis of Memphis have teamed up to create “Bridging the Blues”!! Discover The delta’s incredible history!
A chinch is an insect known to farmers in the American South as a big pest! Find out how Chinches have bled into the blues!
At 28, Brian already has put together quite a resume in the world of pop music…
There has been precious little incentive for man Kansans to claim their state — but then comes Moreland & Arbuckle and their new album, Seven Cities.
This entire album is a great listen; because the recording and mix is so well executed, the presentation of the performances is elegant, rich, clear, and has a lot of depth! Everyone is at the top of their game here.
Few people realize that African slaves imported into the U.S. have had a strong influence on American English.
Song number one is called “Miles To Go” it is as rocking as they come these days while still staying under the blues umbrella.