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John Mayall: Sensational New Album - Find A Way to Care

John Mayall: Sensational New Album - Find A Way to Care

September 13th, 2015

"I really wanted to feature John's keyboard playing on this record. He's truly one of the most lyrical, economical and under rated keyboardists around. We also wanted to change things up a bit after the success of "A Special Life" and the addition of a horn section on several tracks...Read Entire Article
Gene Krupa: King of Cool

Gene Krupa: King of Cool

April 12th, 2008

I love spring! It’s a time when I get most of my thoughts together and organized for the remainder of the year. At least I try anyway... I take my workouts outdoors with my golden retriever Lucille and together with her smiling fur face we explore the hiking trails and...Read Entire Article
Willie Dixon: I Am The Blues

Willie Dixon: I Am The Blues

July 1st, 2013

Today music legend Willie Dixon would have been 98 years old. The following is a piece I wrote in the spring of 2009. I've decided to re-post it to commemorate the man and this day in music history. And also for those who missed the article the first couple times...Read Entire Article
Nina Simone: My Baby Just Cares For Me

Nina Simone: My Baby Just Cares For Me

October 25th, 2009

It’s Sunday and I’m recovering (believe it or not) from a Christmas party I attended with my wife last night. In spite of not feeling in the holiday spirit just yet, it was a good time and the function gave my wife and I the opportunity to spend some quality...Read Entire Article
Steve Khan: The Blue Man

Steve Khan: The Blue Man

October 5th, 2008

My son was asking me the other day about a picture I have hanging in my basement. It’s called The Blue Man and the artist is the late Jean Michel Folon. The artwork is also on the cover and is the title of one of my favorite guitarists Steve Khan’s...Read Entire Article
The Winner of The Radiators Wild & Free CD Giveaway Is...

The Winner of The Radiators Wild & Free CD Giveaway Is...

November 1st, 2008

A random draw was just placed for a free copy of The Radiators latest 30th Anniversary CD Wild and Free. I really had a lot of fun listening to this disc. It's a great retrospective and one that the winner is really going to enjoy... Congratulations To Butch I will be emailing...Read Entire Article
Eric Clapton: New Release “Clapton” out September 28th

Eric Clapton: New Release “Clapton” out September 28th

September 13th, 2010

"This album wasn’t what it was intended to be at all. It’s actually better than it was meant to be because, in a way, I just let it happen. It’s an eclectic collection of songs that weren’t really on the map... If it’s a surprise to the fans, that’s only...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
Joe Bonamassa: Black Rock New CD Release - Review

Joe Bonamassa: Black Rock New CD Release - Review

March 21st, 2010

> With this album we wanted to explore a ‘world’ feeling, and this was the inspiration behind going to record in Greece and using some of the best Greek musicians to add a little flavor to a couple of tracks. But it’s by no means a ‘world’ album. We wanted Joe’s...Read Entire Article
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