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Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters: Spread the Love

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters: Spread the Love

September 10th, 2010

"I feel the respect and affection for him that a father feels for his son. He is one of the most serious blues guitarists you can find today. He makes me proud." ~ B. B. King Early Morning The clanking of blinds could be heard as the approaching autumn breeze sailed throughout...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
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
Music Review: Bruce Trower and Seven Moons

Music Review: Bruce Trower and Seven Moons

February 23rd, 2008

When I come up with ideas for what to write for this site, I have a good sense of what it’s going to be about before I start typing. I scan through my music collection, pick the artist, organize the tunes on my MP3, and think about my past and...Read Entire Article
My Teenage Daze

My Teenage Daze

February 22nd, 2009

For the past several weeks I’ve been experiencing writers block. The first time I can say this has happened since I started TheBluesBlogger site. Usually I’m never at a loss for words when it comes to discussing music… So I thought perhaps if I share a little of what’s presently...Read Entire Article
Buddy Guy: A Man & The Blues (1968)

Buddy Guy: A Man & The Blues (1968)

July 30th, 2009

The following article was originally written back in 2009... As today (July 30th, 2016) is Buddy Guy's 80th birthday, I decided to re-post one of my favorite reflective pieces with some updated touring info for 2016.  I hope you enjoy it! ~tbb In the Summer of 2008 I was asked to write...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
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
Reflecting On Tony Williams And The Joy of Flying

Reflecting On Tony Williams And The Joy of Flying

December 29th, 2008

The following article was the first piece I wrote in the New Year of 2008. It was originally featured on Blogcritics.org... Similar in style to a post I penned called Thinking About Matt Guitar Murphy, it takes a peek into my late teen life and my jazz based influences of...Read Entire Article
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