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San Jose Jazz Fest - Blues Stage - Carolyn Wonderland

San Jose Jazz Fest - Blues Stage - Carolyn Wonderland

August 8th, 2010

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 time it usually does every weekday...Read Entire Article
Electric Blues Masters (Part 3 of 3)

Electric Blues Masters (Part 3 of 3)

October 25th, 2007

When you look back and think of all the major influences when it comes to the electric blues in the mid to late sixties, you cannot ignore what Jimi Hendrix brought to the music scene. Not usually known as a blues player to the general public, there was no doubt...Read Entire Article
Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz

Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz

June 15th, 2008

The 1st International Jazz Awards Sunday June 29th, 2008 is the date where some of the best musicians will come together to honor legendary Jazz artists and their music. This event will take place in Beverly Hills, California at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Comedian D.L. Hughley will...Read Entire Article
Mississippi Delta - Blues Highway 61 Journey: Tunica, MS

Mississippi Delta - Blues Highway 61 Journey: Tunica, MS

October 13th, 2015

October marks the 8th anniversary of The Blues Blogger site - and what better setting than a visit to the Mississippi Delta. On this trip I would also meet my brother David, who flew in from New York City an hour after my arrival at Memphis International to share in...Read Entire Article
Jaco Pastorius: The Great Innovator

Jaco Pastorius: The Great Innovator

December 1st, 2013

On December 1st bass legend Jaco Pastorius would've been 62 years old... The following article was written in September 2008. Out of the many jazz posts I’ve done, this one is my favorite. Twenty six years after his tragic death, Jaco Pastorius’ extraordinary talent continues to generate a sentimental spot...Read Entire Article
John Nemeth: Name The Day

John Nemeth: Name The Day

May 24th, 2010

"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 my monitor and eventually drift off on some...Read Entire Article
A Cool Swinging Father's Day

A Cool Swinging Father's Day

June 15th, 2008

This morning I received two Father's Day cards ... One from my 12 year old son and the other from my faithful Golden Retriever "Lucille." There's nothing better than getting a little recognition on this special day. I also got the afternoon off to do as I like. So what...Read Entire Article
Robert Johnson: Stop Breakin' Down

Robert Johnson: Stop Breakin' Down

May 8th, 2010

Today would have been Robert Johnson's 99th birthday. I'm not sure what I could ever say about Johnson that hasn't been said, written or played before. I wanted to put together a post to commemorate the day. But I really didn't know where to begin, and how to put together...Read Entire Article
San Jose Jazz Festival: Celebrating 20 Years

San Jose Jazz Festival: Celebrating 20 Years

August 2nd, 2009

"The blues are an integral part of jazz and all music today," Over the past 20 years, San Jose Jazz has presented some of the greatest blues talent in the world and this year is no exception. This year's line-up will please everyone from the casual listener to the most...Read Entire Article
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