“His playing is superb, showing an almost reckless abandon when he gets revved up. He is performing on the edge, and if he falls, so be it. The pieces will not break.” – Little Feat’s Bill Payne
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
In these recordings you hear a glimpse of a forgotten America. Listen exclusively to Albert Smith’s “Down in Burningham.”
These are historic recordings from Bob Corritore’s vast archives of performances with some of the biggest names in the blues at his Phoenix, Arizona club, The Rhythm Room.
Today sees the release of Gaye’s “Tribute to John Lewis: Ain’t No Grave Can Hold His Body Down,” the second single in her ‘Freedom Song Trilogy’
The album was written between Nashville and his childhood home in Compton, which Keb’ recently purchased and renovated.
Listen to first single “Lord Hold My Hand” from forthcoming ‘The Devil Don’t Like It’
Hard work and dedication have paid off for Peter Veteska and his Blues Train with ‘So Far So Good.’ This group of top-flight Jersey Shore musicians are certainly on a roll.
“I was inspired to produce the “Back To LA” video to portray that longing to return to a life left behind.”
Ellis Avenue is now Bobby Rush Boulevard!
In “Please Take My Hand,” Rayford raises the voices of generations who’ve struggled and persevered with love in the face of oppression, accompanied only by a spare bass drum, handclaps, and cowbell.