Thursday, February 19, 2009

New Orleans guitarist Snooks Eaglin dies at 72

Snooks Eaglin, the New Orleans rhythm & blues guitarist known for his dexterous finger-picking and boundless repertoire, died Wednesday afternoon. He was 72


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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

30th Blues Music Awards

The 30th Blues Music Awards will be Thursday May 7, 2009 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band: Blue Again!

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band: Blue Again!"Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his new band, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band. The band features a tribute to the original Fleetwood Mac, the all-male blues band that started it all in 1967. Bringing together four stellar Blues and Rock musicians, Mick Fleetwood presents a band that is as current as it is nostalgic. At the front of the group, is Rick Vito, veteran Bluesman and former Fleetwood Mac vocalist and lead guitarist. Rick adds his personal touch while staying true to the styling of early Fleetwood Mac front man Peter Green. 'A lot of guys can play the licks but Rick has the tone and that's so important in real blues,' says Mick Fleetwood. With Fleetwood anchoring the band on percussion, the 'other half' of the rhythm section is Lenny Castellanos on bass guitar. As Mick points out, 'I've played with John McVie for 40 years, any bassist who plays with me has big shoes to fill.' - Lenny does a great job filling those shoes while complimenting Mick's unique and revered drum style. Mark Johnstone ties everything together on the keys and backup vocals, infusing a vibrant energy to the group. The band is led, of course, by the legendary Mick Fleetwood, providing a backbone with his unmistakable power-house percussion and persona. The band pays tribute to the Mac's early days, when it drew heavily on American blues music and produced hits such as "Albatross," "Oh Well" and "Black Magic Woman" (which was covered by Santana)."
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Gentleman Tim & The Contenders: Left Hook on the Blues

Gentleman Tim & The Contenders: Left Hook on the BluesWest coast and old-school Chicago blues, Gentleman Tim & the Contenders present their debut album, fifteen tracks of soulful vocals, smokin' harp, and rockin' guitar
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Corey Stevens: Myth Live

Corey Stevens: Myth LiveReleased 2008, Corey Stevens has outdone himself with a smokin' two-disc live album
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Dan Bliss: That's What I'm Here For

Dan Bliss: That's What I'm Here ForOriginal acoustic blues - singer, songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist - Dan Bliss
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Little Freddie King: Messin' Around Tha House

Little Freddie King: Messin' Around Tha HouseDirty, messy blues, stripped down, devoid of flash, sequins and marketing campaigns, Primal as hell-that's where it's at, and that's what Little Freddie King does so well
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Friday, February 06, 2009

Motor City Sheiks: Hombres Perfecto

Motor City Sheiks: Hombres PerfectoJuke Joint Blues, Roots & Americana from the Motor City Sheiks
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D. Johnson: Doney Blues

D. Johnson: Doney BluesD. Johnson is a critically acclaimed guitar player that performs 1930s Mississippi Delta Blues in the style of Robert Johnson and Son House
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Various: Uncut Detroit III: Live Studio Blues

Various: Uncut Detroit III: Live Studio BluesThe third benefit release by WHFR, the non-commercial, volunteer-run radio station broadcasting 24/7 from Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan at 89.3fm on the dial to the Detroit area and streaming to the world on the net at http://whfr.fm
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Tony Drake: Touched By An Angel

Tony Drake: Touched By An AngelSoulful blues from the heart of this blind autistic performer, Tony Drake
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Various: Uncut Detroit II

Various: Uncut Detroit IIThe second benefit release by WHFR, the non-commercial, volunteer-run radio station broadcasting 24/7 from Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan at 89.3fm on the dial to the Detroit area and streaming to the world on the net at http://whfr.fm
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Alec Seward: Late One Saturday Evening

Alec Seward: Late One Saturday EveningOne of only a very few recordings by the late guitarist/singer, Alec Seward, captured 'live' at a rollicking 1966 house party. Also featuring Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, it's a rare look at a prodigious talent and a must for any serious blues collector
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Mojo Blues Band: Blues Parade 2000

Mojo Blues Band: Blues Parade 2000Double CD - Chicago Blues with guests: Jimmy Mc Cracklin, A.C. Reed, Nappy Brown, Larry Dale, Jimmy Anderson, Bob Gaddy and more from Mojo Blues Band
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Rick Tobey: Chickenhead Blues

Rick Tobey: Chickenhead BluesBlues man, chickenhead blues from Rick Tobey
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Rusty Zinn and Frank Muschalle Trio: Frank Muschalle Trio featuring Rusty Zinn

Rusty Zinn and Frank Muschalle Trio: Frank Muschalle Trio featuring Rusty ZinnBlues, Boogie & More from Rusty Zinn and Frank Muschalle
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Pat Donohue: Freewayman

Pat Donohue: FreewaymanOriginal blues, swing and folk acoustic guitar instrumentals performed by Grammy winning artist and guitarist for A Prairie Home Companion radio show, Pat Donohue
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Bradley/McGillivray Blues Band: Livin' This Way

Bradley/McGillivray Blues Band: Livin' This WayFunk-blues album observes the struggles of a modern world through the story-telling, wit and humour that is the blues. Features song writing & performance partnership of powerhouse blues singer, Ruth McGillivray and jazz-blues guitarist, Sheldon Bradley.
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Sam Payne: Hard Driving

Sam Payne: Hard DrivingStunning blues/boogie/jazz piano with sultry vocals original compositions. Reminiscent of a smoky whiskey jazz house. From Sam Payne
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Monday, February 02, 2009

Mark Cloutier: Blues And Beyond

Mark Cloutier: Blues And BeyondMark Cloutier is an in your face balls to the wall blues guitar player who specializes in electric blues guitar stylings.rock em sock em guitar
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Son Lewis: Dark Past

Son Lewis: Dark PastChicago-style Blues, recorded Live with some of the BEST musicians in the NY Metro area - Son Lewis
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Wanda Johnson: Hold What You Got

Wanda Johnson: Hold What You GotPassionate, original soul & blues from dynamic female vocalist, Wanda Johnson
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Tas Cru: Gravi- Tas

Tas Cru: Gravi- TasEnergized country blues from Tas Cru
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Ed Maly: Best Kept Secrets

Ed Maly: Best Kept SecretsHot Rocking Tunes From Texas by Ed Maly
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Keni Lee Burgess: Good & Evil

Keni Lee Burgess: Good & EvilTraditional Bottleneck Slide Blues Guitar Styles from the 1930 Depression Era to the 1960 Folk Revival Movement from Keni Lee Burgess
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David Honeyboy Edwards: Roamin' and Ramblin'

David Honeyboy Edwards: Roamin' and Ramblin'This living legend of the Delta blues, and master of the Chicago blues, David Honeyboy Edwards, proves to us time and time again why he is such an important member of the blues community
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Wanda King: From A Blues Point of View

Wanda King: From A Blues Point of ViewWanda King: It was love from the first time I heard the blues. My father would bring home King/Federal contracted artists albums home after each of his recording sessions
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Wanda King: Songs In The Key Of Blues

Wanda King: Songs In The Key Of BluesYes, Wanda is Freddie King's daughter extremely talented singer and composer. She is carrying on the blues tradition a little Texas, Chicago, Delta and touch of Jazz with contemporary lyrics
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Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation: Don't You Weep and Moan

Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation: Don't You Weep and MoanAcoustic blues -- 21 cuts from 27 D.C. musicians who jammed at Archie Edwards old Barbershop in N.E. D.C.
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