“I knew we could make music that drew in other people our age, while still appealing to those who grew up with this kind of music.” – Bo Howard, Naked Gypsy Queens bassist.
The laundry list of soul/blues luminaries for whom Howard Grimes played reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Memphis celebrities.
“I was searching for a fresh way to interpret such a well-known song, so I tuned my Les Paul Jr. to DADGAD. That magic sound helped the entire arrangement fall into place!” – Debra Devi
Eddie showed that despite his rock star status, he is still a mere ‘Earthling’ like the rest of us. The tour, with Glen Hansard opening, will continue throughout February with shows in San Diego, Los Angeles and Seattle.
‘Love One Another’ is released today via Vizztone!
Going down to Louisiana and having his songs get the Mark Bingham Treatment™ felt like an unachievable dream that soon became a reality. David Heatley discusses ‘Life Our Own Way’ — ft. Lilli Lewis, Lost Bayou Ramblers members, Michael Cerveris, etc. — out today!
“Because the grief and empathy are inside and want to come out, the emotions are available and looking to dance.”
“When we first received word that ‘Hog Wild’ was going to be the first single, we knew we had to do a video for it.” – Chuck Jackson of the Hogtown Allstars
The BMAs honor the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music recording, performance, and songwriting, as well as supporting the blues rich cultural traditions.
Albums like this one produced by people who lived this music are to be treasured