Remembering Jimmy Johnson (November 25, 1928 – January 31, 2022)
Browsing: Blues
“When I was a kid and I would watch T.V., I would pick out the instruments in the underscore… I noticed when there was a dark alley, bongos were played. Or a muted trumpet would show up during certain parts. I’ve always been able to pick out instruments on records.” Ben Vaughn discusses TV/film scoring, producing, and making music.
Willie once said, “The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It’s better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on…”
In these recordings you hear a glimpse of a forgotten America. Listen exclusively to Albert Smith’s “Down in Burningham.”
“I was inspired to produce the “Back To LA” video to portray that longing to return to a life left behind.”
Singer-guitarist T-Model Ford digs into a perfect bit of pure, unpolished down-home blues on “Mean Old Frisco,” the new single from Bob Corritore & Friends!
“I’m playing two characters in the video, both the narrator and the gal who is the one in question as to where she slept.”
“Here’s to taking a sad song and making it sadder.”
Light in the Attic continues 50th anniversary celebration for Karen Dalton’s masterpiece ‘In My Own Time’ with new single featuring Angel Olsen covering singer’s iconic interpretation of “Something On Your Mind” (out today as part of LITA’s ongoing 7” vinyl and digital singles ‘Cover Series’)
American Blues Scene sends love and condolences to Kris Schnebelen’s family, friends, and fans