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And The Winner Of The CD/DVD Prize Giveaway Is ...

And The Winner Of The CD/DVD Prize Giveaway Is ...

October 19th, 2008

A random draw was just placed and ... Congratulations Goes To mottvilles2cool You are the lucky winner of 55 Years of Blues. I will email you shortly to get the details of where to ship your prize. I just want to thank everyone who signed up and participated in my first CD/DVD Giveaway... Lately...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
Junior Wells: Hoodoo Man Blues

Junior Wells: Hoodoo Man Blues

December 9th, 2015

The following is an article I wrote back in the summer of 2009. Since December 9th, 2015 marks what would have been the late great Junior Well's 81st birthday, and this year also commemorates the 50th anniversary of his debut album Hoodoo Man Blues, I thought it might be fun...Read Entire Article
Canned Heat: A Feverish Flashback

Canned Heat: A Feverish Flashback

November 23rd, 2008

The fall time flu has set in… The Blues Blogger has got it bad man! And yes …Like any typical guy, I’m whining and complaining like you wouldn’t believe. My wife TBBW has gone out because she says I look hideous. “You’re a mess, man. Get some sleep.” She’s right......Read Entire Article
Murali Coryell: Sweet New Release Sugar Lips - CD Review

Murali Coryell: Sweet New Release Sugar Lips - CD Review

December 13th, 2009

A few weeks back I received a message from a friend informing me about a new release by Murali Coryell called Sugar Lips. This immediately brought to mind an album review I did last October for Joe Louis Walker’s latest Between A Rock And The Blues. There were many memorable...Read Entire Article
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
Thinking About Matt “Guitar” Murphy

Thinking About Matt “Guitar” Murphy

December 23rd, 2007

Every year my wife and I host a Christmas Eve party where family and friends come over to reflect and discuss the usual pros and cons of life and wrap up yet another year. While tidying up the house and thinking about what music to put together for the party,...Read Entire Article
Ana Popovic: New Release Blind For Love

Ana Popovic: New Release Blind For Love

July 26th, 2009

Summer Finally Heats Up I was awakened by the soft clanking of the window blinds in the early morning breeze. Just as I opened my eyes, Lucille, my golden retriever, ran up on the bed and lay down beside me. Placing her head on my chest she began her steadfast stare....Read Entire Article
Joanne Shaw Taylor: Diamonds in the Dirt - Podcast

Joanne Shaw Taylor: Diamonds in the Dirt - Podcast

February 5th, 2011

It Was Almost Two Years Ago that I stumbled upon Joanne Shaw Taylor's debut release White Sugar. It was the first weekend of Spring 2009 and I was getting ready to take my family on a country excursion for a few days. Impressed with what I heard, (and convinced my...Read Entire Article
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