Author: JD Nash

‘Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here’ has a street date of July 13th, and if it isn’t immediately in your collection, there may be something wrong with your soul.

The song comes from Winter’s 1991 Grammy® nominated album ‘Let Me In’ and showcases his lightning speed. Incredible computer generated (CG) graphics were supplied by artists Laurent Mercier & Marius Legrand.

Martin Talbot of the Official Chart Company says, “It is quite remarkable that it has taken until 2018 for John Coltrane to register a chart hit album – and says everything about the British public’s love for classic, timeless jazz.”

The Big Fun Trio takes Dave Bartholomew’s “Another Mule,” from 1954, mixes in some Muddy Waters’ “Long Distance Call,” and spreads their distinct good-time vibe all over it.

We’re excited to share Eliza Neals’ “Love Dr. Love” but we do have a suggestion. Either slap on your headphones or crank up those big ‘ol speakers and break off the knob. You’re not going to want to miss a note.

By day, Ken Kawashima is Associate Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. By night, and on this record, he is Sugar Brown, a modern-day bluesman with a soul as old as the genre itself.

Bonamassa, like many of us, was first introduced to the blues by these outstanding UK based musicians who took classic American roots music and turned it on its head.

Beyond its anti-war sentiment, “Fortunate Son” is an anthem for the 99%ers. Creedence condensed a critique of elitism and class privilege into three simple, but powerfully defiant words: “It Ain’t Me.”

Sanders played with the heaviest of hitters during his time in Chicago. Besides Howlin’ Wolf, he also accompanied artists that included Jimmy Reed, Hound Dog Taylor, Albert King, Magic Sam, Little Junior Parker, BB King, and Bobby “Blue” Bland, to name just a few.

The nomination process is now open and concludes on July 3rd, 2018. All newly elected board members will be expected to serve a three year term, beginning on October 1st, 2018.