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Hiram Bullock: Remembering A Great Artist

Hiram Bullock: Remembering A Great Artist

September 11th, 2008

I wanted to mention briefly that today would have been Hiram Bullock's 53rd Birthday. There may be some people who don't know that Hiram passed away on July 25th 2008 after a brave struggle with throat cancer. So many of us recall him as the original guitarist from The David...Read Entire Article
Shakura S'Aida: Time... CD Review

Shakura S'Aida: Time... CD Review

May 14th, 2012

.....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 of Shakura S’Aida , I knew...Read Entire Article
Hill Country Revue: Debut Release Makes a Move

Hill Country Revue: Debut Release Makes a Move

June 21st, 2009

Father’s Day Weekend 2009 Now that summer has definitely arrived, it was time to work on some long overdue yardwork. My deck was starting to rot and was in need of a slight overhaul. So Friday night I got all the necessities for the job and setup delivery for the following...Read Entire Article
A Significant Day

A Significant Day

September 18th, 2008

Today is one of those days that will forever be remembered by most serious music lovers... It was 38 years ago today that Jimi Hendrix left us. His influence was and continues to be absolutely astounding. His legacy forever lives on and continues to blossom as times passes. Back almost a...Read Entire Article
Where is Sade?

Where is Sade?

November 15th, 2007

Helen Folasade Adu more commonly known to her fans as Sade, was born in January 16th, 1959 in Ibadan Nigeria. Her father was a Nigerian teacher and mother an English nurse. Sade’s parents separated when she was four. Together with her mother they would then move Great Hawkesley in North London. ...Read Entire Article
Albert Collins: Master of the Telecaster

Albert Collins: Master of the Telecaster

August 9th, 2009

“I didn't record for six years from 1972 to '78. For about a year, I stopped playing completely. My landlord was a contractor, and I started doing work with him. My wife told me 'this ain't you, you've got to keep up with your music' which I'm proud of her...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
Gene Krupa: Remembering 100 Years

Gene Krupa: Remembering 100 Years

January 11th, 2009

Thursday January 15th, 2009 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of the greatest drummer who ever lived. This post’s intention is take you back and reflect upon this great man. And perhaps for those that are younger, create some awareness of this extraordinary and influential musician… I didn’t...Read Entire Article
Bonnie Raitt: Dig in Deep - 20th Solo Album Review

Bonnie Raitt: Dig in Deep - 20th Solo Album Review

February 23rd, 2016

Death is a profound teacher, and music a great healer... This was the building blocks to this blog as I struggled to overcome my own personal challenges nearly 10 years ago. I’m reminded of this while listening to the upcoming release, Dig in Deep from Bonnie Raitt due on Feb 26th....Read Entire Article
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