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Shakura S’Aida: Time… CD Review

The Blues Blogger — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:32:44 +0000

…..This album is my way of marking all of my TIMEs with music; accepting and celebrating all of the TIMEs and ways that the BLUES ROCK’ed my SOUL…. ~Shakura S’Aida

A little over two years ago when I first heard the powerful and spirited voice … Read the rest

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day Night After Night – Giveaway

The Blues Blogger — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:03:04 +0000

I tell you the truth, it really hurts. The only thing that keeps me from crying is knowing the joy that he brought to us. I can see his smile right now, him sitting there with his Mexican hat on, going, “Hey, it’s all right…”
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San Jose Jazz Fest – Blues Stage – Carolyn Wonderland

The Blues Blogger — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:33:04 +0000

A dollop of Janis Joplin, a slice of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a big load of soulful individuality. That’s Wonderland, a seething-hot Texas singer-guitarist. And she can write too. ~ Boston Herald

Early Sunday Morning

The alarm accidentally went off at 5:00 am, the same … Read the rest

John Nemeth: Name The Day

The Blues Blogger — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:17:07 +0000

“He’s my idea of an up-and-coming blues singer. I don’t see a lot of them out there, but I know one when I see him.” ~Elvin Bishop

It never fails! Whenever I’m writing an article and feeling under the weather, I’ll gaze at … Read the rest

Delmark Records: It Ain’t Over

The Blues Blogger — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:50:00 +0000

The Blues Foundation will present the 31st Annual Blues Music Awards (formally known as “W.C. Handy Awards,”) on May 6, 2010, from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Artists, industry reps and supporters from around the world will have the opportunity to celebrate the
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