From writing and recording to publishing and beyond. Tomiko Dixon is following in her grandfather’s footsteps.
Author: Brant Buckley
Brant Buckley
Brant Buckley is a Berklee College of Music graduate, songwriter, and guitar teacher with a passion for both creating and sharing music. He is also a published writer and a professional tennis instructor, blending artistry and discipline in all he does.
There’s no autopilot emanating from Walter Trout, but a true a sense of growing momentum, elements of surprise, and a repertoire that continues to be more compelling with each new creation
“My motto is if it ain’t fun or interesting I don’t do it.”
From the backseat of his black Cadillac parked on the corner of Jazz Avenue and Blues Boulevard, Hambone has produced one of the longest running radio shows in a town known for the Blues.
“There are differences in blues and Nepali music but there are many similarities: Economic depression, discrimination, and social issues remain the same.”
“I define myself as a singer-songwriter that’s not specifically tied to one genre. I think this generation is really about pushing past the old set barriers.”
Charlie Sayles will be the first to tell you that he’s not a straight ahead Chicago blues player. He takes a more mongrelized approach.
Kingston Mines is in danger of disappearing.
“I couldn’t believe someone like Otis Spann who had such a huge impact on Blues didn’t have a marker.”
“Blues is an honest look at real life.” – John Hammond