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 BabaJackRooster BabaJack's terrific new album Rooster will have you tingling right down to my toes! This album really reflects the BabaJack sound: the winebox growl, the powerful percussive rhythms, some beautiful vocals and intricate guitar, and the sheer groove and musicality of the double bass. The album is being released on 5th March, but you can buy it in advance from www.babajack.com
Check out the Earlyblues interview with Bec and
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MobVa Vah Voom A new single from their debut album Force 9. The video for Va Vah Voom is now live on YouTube: http://youtu.be/39nNa3uJKrw KING MOB comprises Stephen W Parsons aka Snips – vocals (film composer and vocalist of 70’s band Sharks), guitar legend Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, Paul McCartney), Glen Matlock - bass (Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Faces), Martin Chambers – drums (Pretenders), and hot new guitar talent Sixteen. "Force 9 is an album that draws on the collective experience of all KING MOB’s members to create something totally unique. They bring the raw power of the ‘Spirit of ’69’ into a contemporary setting. KING MOB began life when vocalist Stephen W Parsons (aka Snips) approached his old friend and ex-Sharks colleague Chris Spedding with the idea of forming a new band. During time out from a highly successful film and advertising career, Stephen found himself DJ-ing at The Axe club on Hackney Road. Every weekend the joint jumped to Stephen’s old school music in the form of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Ike & Tina et al, and Stephen realised that these pre-1977 sounds were going down a storm with the younger crowd. Happily, Chris Spedding agreed to form a new combo, and the pair brought in exciting young guitarist Sixteen, whose Rockabilly credentials and dynamic style led to exciting musical sparring between the two guitarists. Chris Spedding asked Glen Matlock to join on bass and he in turn suggested that Martin Chambers complete the combo on drums".
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2012 Maryport Blues Festival build-up gigs: The Crown, Maryport: 12th February 7pm : The Mentulls 4th March 7pm : Hooson (featuring Paddy Maguire) 1st April 7pm : Lucy Zirins
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Hokie Joint Hokie Joint's first UK show in 2012 "2011 saw the band playing throughout Europe
alongside the likes of Moby and Jamie Cullam, as well as having their
2nd album "The Music Starts To Play" chart in the top 10 on both the
Amazon, Indie and Blues charts! So in 2012 the band intends to get
closer to their aim of "Taking The Blues To The Masses" whilst
concentrating on writing and recording their 3rd album". |
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 Steven
Dale PetitThe BBC Sessions Available now CHANCE TO WIN EXCLUSIVE PATTIE BOYD SIGNED PRINTS OF COVER New album featuring the photography of famed guitarist’s muse and photographer Pattie Boyd offers the chance to win exclusive collectables. Petit joins fellow guitar gods George Harrison and Eric Clapton as inspiration for Layla’s photographic talents. Perhaps Petit is the greatest guitarist she never married, but Pattie has exhibited photographs taken during her days with Harrison and Clapton, as Through the Eyes of a Muse, at top galleries around the world. Now her portrait of Petit adoring his newly acquired ‘Stephen Dale Petit Gibson Signature Model SG’ forms the BBC Sessions album cover and the specially commissioned gallery quality print will be signed by both photographer and guitarist, and make a unique and priceless collector’s item for three recipients of a coded, “golden ticket” which have been included in three CD booklets, and when entered in to www.stephendalepetit.com will confirm the winners.
“… SDP is a magnificent musician and a
powerful advocate of blues evolution…” “I’ve played with some great players over the
years and I can tell you the future of the blues is in good hands with
SDP” “SDP joins up the gap between the Alexis
Korner era of Blues in Britain and where it’s heading tomorrow. Enjoy
these sessions – we did!” "SDP's respect for early blues
heritage keeps traditional blues alive and kicking in a contemporary
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 Martin
Scorcese's The Blues
Now broadcasting every Saturday and Sunday at 10pm on PBS Check out the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/user/PBSukchannel?blend=5&ob=5#p/u/3/udv2iFvO8ZY "The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) showcases the best American history, science, music, current affairs, art and culture especially for British viewers". |
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 Chris
JamesAngel In The Mirror Chris James - acoustic guitars,
slide, vocals "Chris has played music for the last 30 years in and around Carlisle. On the way, he has supported many of the finest live acts around from John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Earl Thomas, Nine Below Zero, The Hoax and The Nimmo Brothers to acoustic acts such as Clive Gregson, Boo Hewardine, Kristina Olsen and Paul Jones. Chris won through to the Final of the New Brunswick battle of the Blues in April 2011 at the 100 Club in London. He is now becoming a regular performer around the country". Drawing inspiration from the great bluesmen of the past such as Robert Johnston, Reverend Gary Davis and Big Bill Broonzy, together with his warm, charismatic personality and laid back manner, Chris delivers authentic, raw, acoustic instrumentals and songs - an authentic Mississippi Delta sound with the voice to match. Wonderful stuff!! |
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 Mumbo
JumboLife Of Riley Fabulous new album from
the very talented Mumbo Jumbo: Taking elements from blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, country and their own Brit folk heritage, wow, they deliver!!
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 Lewis
Hamilton and the Boogie BrothersGambling Machine
"Lewis Hamilton
has a tuneful and authentic Blues voice which belies his years, but it
is as a virtuoso guitarist that he excels. The album’s strength is in
its variety; the Savoy Brown like boogie of the title track, the slow
blues of ‘Living In A Bad Dream’ and the funky beat of another
instrumental ‘Phatitude’. The tour de force is ‘Crying Shame’, six and a
half minutes of classic blues guitar playing." See them here: 27th November 2011 |
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 BluesClubRollin' & Tumblin' Volume 1 An excellent debut album of covers originating from the likes of Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson and Muddy Waters. Very impressive indeed! Whilst BluesClub have only been in
existence for a few years, they have a love for the Blues of America
from the 1930's to 1970's with a set list that includes songs from
artists as varied as Leadbelly, Son House, Charley Patton, Slim Harpo,
Sonny Boy Williamson, John Lee Hooker, BluesClub and pedigree are: |
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 Following the resounding success of this year’s UK-wide search for Britain’s best emerging Blues talent, the world-renowned Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, is launching, for the second year running, its ‘New Brunswick Battle of the Blues’. The competition is looking for unsigned bands and artists creating original, quality music and the winner will be showcased on a world stage at the Festival in September 2012. New Brunswick Battle of the Blues will launch on 15 October. Heats for qualifying artists will be held in January in the North West (Newton Le Willows, Merseyside), the North East (Newcastle), the South West (Bristol), and South East (Billericay, Essex). Hosted by the Province of New Brunswick, the competition is a fantastic opportunity for emerging or established British blues artists to raise their profile, play on a world stage – and experience the wonders of the Canadian maritime province that is New Brunswick! Says Lisa Gagnon, who’s organising the competition in the UK for New Brunswick, “Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival is looking for new international talent to add to its line-up for 2012. There are exceptional blues musicians in the UK and this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Heat winners, plus one runner-up chosen by the public, will play at the final in London in March. We will then fly the overall winner out to Fredericton, New Brunswick, in September 2012 for their performance at the festival.”
‘New Brunswick Battle of the Blues’ invites bands or solo singer/songwriters to enter the first stage of the competition by visiting www.tourismnewbrunswick.co.uk. Here they will find all the information they need to enter. Artists will need to demonstrate the ability to produce new and original work, though some covers are permitted. To qualify, they will need to be unsigned at the time of the competition (including the final). Entries will be accepted from 15 October up until 15 December. Details of heats:
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The British Blues Awards Team are pleased to announce the winners and 2 runners up in each category: Male Vocal – 1st Ian Siegal, 2nd Oli Brown, 3rd Marcus Bonfanti Female Vocal – 1st Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2nd Sandi Thom, 3rd Connie Lush Band – 1st Oli Brown Band, 2nd Ian Siegal Band, 3rd Matt Schofield Band Guitar – 1st Matt Schofield, 2nd Robin Trower, 3rd Oli Brown Harmonica – 1st Paul Jones, 2nd Giles King, 3rd Paul Lamb Keyboard – 1st Jonny Henderson, 2nd Paddy Milner 3rd Bennett Holland Bass – 1st Andy Graham, 2nd Fergie Fulton, 3rd Silas Maitland Drums – 1st Wayne Proctor, 2nd Alan Taylor, 3rd Paul Hamilton Instrument Other – 1st Son Henry, 2nd Patsy Gamble, 3rd Kyla Brox Young Artist – 1st Chantel McGregor, 2nd Oli Brown, 3rd Ben Poole Blues Festival – 1st Colne, 2nd Blues On The Farm, 3rd Maryport Overseas Artist – 1st Joe Bonamassa, 2nd Walter Trout, 3rd Buddy Whittington Broadcast – 1st Paul Jones, 2nd Gary Grainger, 3rd Tim Aves
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 RIP
David Honeyboy EdwardsThe legendary Delta blues artist David Honeyboy Edwards passed away peacefully at his Chicago home at 3am, Monday, 29th August 2011. He was 96. Here is a link to a story of
his passing in the Chicago Sun Times:
David Honeyboy Edwards ©
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 Rick
PayneRadio City Blues 'I heard about an
organization called 'Wireless For The Blind' that helps provide
resources to the blind. In the past I'd done a show for the Bristol Eye
hospital highlighting the fact that so many early blues greats were
blind. It's a long story but I feel I've gained so much from this kind
of music "... the album’s overall groove brings to mind that neat motto of the influential 1970s Blues indie label founded by Stefan Grossman and Eugene Denson – Kicking mule Records : “ It’s easy to be easy when you’re easy” For instance, on finger style gems such as Transmit, Open Skies and It’s Alright, Rick perfectly revives that lilting, delicate – almost hypnotic – alternating bass rural Blues rhythm that was the calling card of Mississippi John Hurt and the Reverend Robert Wilkins in particular. But – as any student of country Blues guitar will attest – it’s actually very, very hard rhythmically to be that easy and yet keep your playing together and, crucially, make it swing; much in demand guitar tutor Rick has it nailed." - ‘Jet’ Martin Celmins (Official biographer to Peter Green) "I was hugely impressed with your show. I grew up to the sounds of Renbourn and Jansch, Stefan Grossman, Hooker and Cooder so as the Americans would put it I was in hog heaven listening to your exquisite guitar work. I saw Ry Cooder last year and his 'Vigilante Man ' was wonderful- but if your voice doesn't quite have the crazy man growl of Cooder your playing more than makes up for that- it was bloody wonderful." - Quote from ARC Arts Centre, Teeside, UK Album available to download now from www.rickpayne.co.uk Check out the
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 Rod
Piazza and The All Mighty FlyersAlmighty Dollar "Piazza adds West coast swing and sophistication to traditional Chicago electric roots and the results are right up there with the best of Paul Butterfield or Kim Wilson " - Blues Matters Available from: www.deltagroovemusic.com
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 Terry
HanckLook Out "Tenor sax player Terry Hanck sings like he blows - sweetly, with a touch of grit ..." - Blues Revue Available from: www.deltagroovemusic.com
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 Matt
SchofieldAnything But Time 'Widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generation - and the best British-born blues guitarist since the iconic heroes of the '60s - Matt Schofield has just released his new album recorded in New Orleans and produced by multiple Grammy Award winner John Porter - another Brit celebrated for his way with capturing the authentic sound of American blues music'. Album (NUG1102) available now from Nugene Records www.nugenerecords.com Matt Schofield: guitar & vocals |
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 Elvin
BishopRaisin' Hell Revue Live recording at sea on the 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Available from: www.deltagroovemusic.com
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 Shawn
PittmanEdge of the World 'An enthused set of original tunes recalling the vintage tones and ambiance of the great blues recordings of the 1950's and 1960's' Available from: www.deltagroovemusic.com
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 Mississippi
Cadillac Blues BandStone Cold MCBB are
'Mississippi homegrown blues with a rock 'n' roll feel', coming from
Oxford, Mississippi: Check out samples by visiting: Fat Moon Music Now available at
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Check out details of "Meaning In The Blues" - a new JSP 4-CD set |
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For more information please visit
www.michaelgray.net or
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THE RESULT Five
Battle of the Bands-style heats of the New Brunswick Battle of the Blues
competition recently produced 6 of the
best unsigned and original blues acts in the country. They went
head-to-head at the competition’s London final at the 100 Club in Oxford
Street on 29 March and the winning act is:
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 Los
Fabulocos featuring Kid RamosDos "Los Fabulocos are one of those groups that come along every so often to remind us that American music is alive and doing just fine. Whether they are singing their brand of the Cali-Mex sound in English or Spanish one can't help but feel their soulful passion for the things they sing about—love, heartache and working class life in America. Veterans of Southern California's Chicano music scene, Jesus Cuevas on accordion, Mike Molina on drums and James Barrios on bass, have teamed up with legendary blues guitarist Kid Ramos to continue their musical journey down the road that their musical ancestors paved. Los Fabulocos play with enough energy to power a small fleet of motor vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full- throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful guitar and accordion solos that will make your heart bleed. With the world famous "Kid Ramos" taking the over lead guitar an bajo sexto responsibilities, you are guaranteed to be blown away... Los Fabulocos play songs about complex things; love, family, home and lost loves. While emotions connect, melodies soar. 95 years of combined playing experience provide the audience with a musical experience that will not be soon forgotten". Available now from www.deltagroovemusic.com
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John WilkinsYou Can't Hurry God "Reverend John Wilkins played guitar with O.V. Wright in the ’60s, as well as performing in local churches, parties and clubs, very much in the North Mississippi Hill Country country-blues style of his father Reverend Robert Wilkins, whose 1930s version of “That’s No Way To Get Along,” entitled “Prodigal Son,” was later covered by the Rolling Stones. Since the early ’80s, Reverend John Wilkins has been pastor at Hunter’s Chapel Church in Tate County, Mississippi. Past members of this congregation include Fred McDowell and his wife Annie Mae, Other Turner and Napolian Strickland".
You
Can’t Hurry God
sports a full bass-drums-guitar-Hammond lineup, with Reverend Wilkins’
daughters on backing vocals. Wonderful stuff. Available now from
Mississippi’s Big Legal Mess Records, an offshoot of Fat Possum Records.
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 RoadhouseDark Angel Superb new album of mostly
self-penned numbers |
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 Feel
Like Robert Johnson Vol. 1Al Hughes "Rather than try to
slavishly recreate the originals, aping Robert Johnson's playing and
singing, Hughes instead adheres to the feel of the music, while singing
in his own natural voice. It all works rather well too ....
Hughes is a gifted singer and guitarist in his own right, and has neatly
encapsulated the spirit of Robert Johnson, without ... selling his soul
to the devil in the process" Vaudioville Records
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 Giles
Robson and The Dirty Aces'Crooked Heart of Mine' "Giles Robson leads The Dirty Aces on harp,
and he's one of the best I ever heard" |
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 Check out the new Willie Dixon website - a true treasure trove of all things Willie Dixon The legendary Willie Dixon, master of the bass .....
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Bronte Blues Club - Blues in Schools Since the opening of Bronte Blues Club in September 2007, an intrinsic part of their operation has been the ‘Blues-in-Schools’ programme. Since then thousands of children in local schools (mostly primary) have had their first taste of live blues music. Amongst the many artistes playing for them in their schools have been Sherman Robertson, ‘Mojo’ Buford, Matt Schofield, Kyla Brox, Hamilton Loomis, Doug MacLeod, Ben Waters and Harper. We believe this to be the biggest such programme in Europe. For more photographs and
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 Lynwood
Slim and the Igor Prado BandBrazilian Kicks "Brazilian Kicks teams up California native Lynwood Slim with the jump blues outfit the Igor Prado Band from Brazil for a surprisingly tasteful and swingin' set of music featuring the smouldering guitar acrobatics of left-handed, upside down guitarist Igor Prado". "Fine music - fine blues - is indeed where
Lynwood Slim is at, and this certainly bodes well for the future of the
blues". "West Coast Blues is alive and well and
living in Brazil. Doubters need only spin Igor Prado Band!". Available now from www.deltagroovemusic.com |
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 Ronnie
Wood, Mick Taylor, Chris Barber and Stephen Dale Petit join
'Save 100 Club' GigRonnie Wood, Mick Taylor, Chris Barber and Stephen Dale Petit are joining forces to save one of the most famous live music venues in the world..... The 100 Club, Oxford Street, London. Rolling Stones guitarists Ronnie Wood and Mick Taylor, and a British Blues Boom architect Chris Barber will join New Blues guitar pioneer Stephen Dale Petit live onstage on 1st December 2010 at London's famous, under threat, 100 Club. The 100 Club has the an incredibly unique history and heritage, hosting history-changing appearances from stars like Glenn Miller and Louis Armstrong in the 40's, Howlin' Wolf and BB King in the 50's, The Stones, The Who & The Kinks in the 60's, The Clash & The Sex Pistols in the 70's and Oasis and Travis in the 90s. More recently The White Stripes and The Kings Of Leon have used it as their venue of choice for intimate London gigs. As widely reported in recent broadsheet and tabloid press, the 100 Club is threatened with closure. Guitarist Petit, who has strong connections with many of the Guitar World's greats, is mounting the benefit gig to raise awareness and support for the club. California-born Petit, who has headlined the prestigious club nearly a dozen times, says 'The first gig I went to in the UK was Alexis Korner at The 100 Club. There is no other venue like it on earth. When you walk downstairs it's like entering a magic portal. I always feel honoured to perform there, and this show is going to be extra special'. Organizers will not be drawn on an increasing list of stellar rock names, rumoured to be making an appearance on the night, currently flooding the internet. They will only comment that more guests will be confirmed at www.stephendalepetit.com in the coming days. Meanwhile Facebook page membership has rocketed from nothing to over 15,000 in a matter of days and a website www.savethe100club.co.uk features thousands of fans comments. Tickets are £35 advance, £38 on the door. Online at www.wegottickets.com/event/96517 All profits go to the Save The 100 Club campaign. |
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 The
Dale Storr BandMovin' On New (EP) CD from The Dale Storr Band available now from gigs or by email at dalestorr@hotmail.com Also available soon from
www.dalestorr.com
Junco Records JRCD002
1. Movin' On
~ H.Snow
£5.00 + £1.50 p&p - Available now from www.dalestorr.com |
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 Ike
TurnerThat Kat Sure Could Play! 4 CD Box Set of Ike Turners hit singles from 1951-1957 available now from: www.secretrecordslimited.com Every one of these 118
tracks features Ike Turner on guitar, piano &/or vocals. Includes tracks
by Jackie Brenston, BB King, Howling Wolf, Elmore James, and Johnny Ace
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 Paul
Lamb & The King SnakesMind Games
New album from Britain's greatest harp player Available now from iTunes, Amazon, Secret Records
and Paul's new website: Paul Lamb and the King Snakes are currently touring Europe and the UK - see their website for details.
1. Mind Games 2. Come To The Conclusion 3. Let Me In 4. Ya Ya Blues 5. Depressing Recession 6. The Pillow 7. Love Another Day 8. Change My Way Of Livin 9. No Matter What You Do 10. If You Lose Your Money 11. The Blues Had A Baby 12. Midnight SpecialCheck out earlyblues Interview with Paul
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 Al
HughesSad Songs and Tall Stories Sad Songs & Tall Stories, the latest excellent album from UK blues-based singer-songwriter Al Hughes is released on Vaudioville Records on 6th December. "Perceptive lyrics combine with skillful guitar and bass to produce songs which are both thoughtful, and thought provoking, with a healthy dose of 'twang' thrown in" "Up there with the best of them" - Blues in Britain
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 Nuno
MindelisFree Blues
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 "U.K.
film producer Bob Hewitt and his cameras are at it again with the new
DVD release of Leo Fender’s Telecaster: The Original Twang,
which documents the 60-year history of Fender’s first successful
electric guitar model.Hewitt, a former Guitarist magazine contributor, and director Michael Bayley Hughes continue the collaboration that created acclaimed 2007 documentary Strat Masters, assembling a stellar cast of Telecaster players and experts and filming on both sides of the Atlantic. The film presents an all-encompassing look at the guitar that has endured relatively unchanged for six decades, from inauspicious late-1940s beginnings amid the orange groves of Fullerton, Calif., to worldwide reverence as an indispensible stage and studio mainstay. The film’s interview subjects are certainly qualified to comment. Hewitt and Hughes trained their cameras on a galaxy of Telecaster stars, including Keith Richards, James Burton, Albert Lee, Jeff Beck, Steve Cropper, Redd Volkaert, G.E. Smith, Jerry Donahue, Wilko Johnson, Buddy Whittington, Richie Kotzen, Greg Koch, John 5 and others. The film includes the last interview given by Knack leader Doug Fieger, who lost his battle with cancer in February 2010, shortly after his interview segment was filmed. Original Twang also aims the spotlight at female Telecaster aces. “This is the first guitar film to feature women players,” Hughes said. “We’re thrilled to have Sue Foley, Deborah Coleman, Viv Albertine and Chantel McGregor among our pantheon of rock giants.” Other Telecaster experts appearing in Original Twang include Seymour Duncan, guitar author/historians Tom Wheeler and Richard Smith, and Norm Harris of Norm’s Rare Guitars in Los Angeles. From the Fender corporation itself, interviews include senior marketing vice president Richard McDonald and Abigail Ybarra, who has worked for Fender since 1956 and is world famous for winding pickups. “The making of this important documentary has been a real labor of love over the past two years” Hewitt said. “It was great to talk with the likes of Telecaster legends Steve Cropper, Keith Richards and Jeff Beck—but really exciting to hear from the ‘new guys’ like John 5 and Chantel McGregor. We listened to the people who bought Strat Masters, and we have included more live performance in this film. Anyone who loves the Fender brand like we do will certainly enjoy this film.” Hewitt and Hughes were given access to film in Fender’s Corona, Calif., factory and Custom Shop. They’ve also uncovered rarely seen footage of the factory in the 1950s that was shot by Fender’s first plant manager, Forrest White". For a glimpse of 'Leo Fender’s Telecaster: The Original Twang', watch this clip:
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 Stephen
Dale PetitLet There be More Light "Let There Be
More Light – the new single taken from his recently released
The Crave album was championed by
former Rolling Stone, keen gospeller
and
Petit collaborator
Mick Taylor.
Stephen
Dale Petit says “It’s the most
gospel-centric song on an album which contains some distinctive gospel
overtones, harking back to the days when spiritual & blues songs were
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HARMONICA BLUES celebrates forty years since Bob Corritore first picked up a harp. He maximized his early proximity to the 1970s Chicago Blues scene, befriending and learning from masters Louis Myers, Eddie Taylor, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Little Willie Anderson, Big Leon Brooks, Lester Davenport, Big Smokey Smothers, Little Mack Simmons, and others. Friends appearing on the
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 Stephen
Dale PetitThe Crave Featuring guest appearances from Mick Taylor, Dick Taylor, Max Middleton and Pete Brown, this is Stephen's second album which contains some rocking new blues alongside updated classics by the likes of Robert Johnson, Albert King, Little Willie John and Fleetwood Mac.
CD Released date:
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 Mike
WhellansParliamentarian Election Blues "Here's a riposte from Scottish bluesman Mike Whellans to the seemingly never-ending UK MPs expenses scandal. Like many of us, Mike had witnessed the unfolding of this saga of greed, pomposity and self righteousness with increasing weariness, so when the UK election date was called & those same politicians began to buff up their election smiles to a high sheen, he felt compelled to put pen to paper & set a few things straight... Whellans is normally a one-man-blues-band, but here he's joined on lead guitar by Mike 'Billy Gibbons' Katz, a talented multi-instrumentalist whose primary occupation is as the bagpiper with Scottish Folk legends Battlefield Band. Katz brought his own hi-tech 'cans' along for the session & tried to claim them on expenses but we refused". Temple Records Available now as a digital download from Temple Records - Click here |
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  “…an infectious revival of both ’40s jump and ’50s to ’60s Chess-like styles from a band that lives inside the music...” – Wall Street Journal “No band makes the old new again better than The Mannish Boys.” – Blues Revue Magazine “It is both refreshing and encouraging to see a song selection that favors a broad range of little-known gems respectfully presented by a deep stable of talent.” – Living Blues Magazine "2010 heralds the passing of the five year anniversary mark of the birth of Delta Groove Music. Likewise, The Mannish Boys, for whom the label was originally conceived, are similarly celebrating five years of electrifying the blues for audiences the world over. The fundamental concept of the band was simple; assemble a group of like-minded musicians to capture the spirit and joy of this timeless music, and reintroduce it for a whole new generation to appreciate and discover. This project, which was only initially envisioned as a one-time testimony to the power of the blues, has now given way to a new institution privileged with the task of preserving this music and presenting it as a vital, living, breathing entity". "The Mannish Boys fifth album, “Shake For Me” , carries forth the tradition established by their very first effort, “That Represent Man,” by presenting an inspired program of deep, lowdown blues supported by a surprising and ever-revolving unit of world class musicians. Reprising their all-star roles in the band are Finis Tasby, Bobby Jones, Kirk Fletcher, Frank Goldwasser, and Randy Chortkoff, joined here by an entirely new and outstanding rhythm section comprised of Willie J. Campbell on bass (The James Harman Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Jimi Bott on drums (Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Woodbrain)".
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 Hollywood
Blue FlamesDeep In America
The Hollywood Blue Flames are: 2 CD set available now from: Delta Groove Music Check out their website: www.hollywoodblueflames.com "A treat for blues traditionalists and
aficionados as the collection recalls the classic era of the blues
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 Jon
AmorStories from the Crooked Room
Available now from:
www.jonamor.com
Check out: Interview with Jon |
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 The
Mick Fleetwood Blues BandBlues Again DVD Track List: 1. Fleetwood Boogie 2. Oh Well 3. Streamliner Blues 4. Looking for Somebody 5. Rollin’ Man / Bayou Queen Medley 6. Eyesight to the Blind 7. Love That Burns 8. Red Hot Gal 9. Rattlesnake Shake 10. Black Magic Woman 11. The World Keeps on Turning 12. Black Crow 13. When We Do the Lucky Devil 14. Passage East / World Turning Medley 15. Shake Your Moneymaker 16. Albatross 17. Homework www.429records.com |
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 Peter
Barton & Jerry DonahueFallen Includes a beautiful reinterpretation of the classic 'House of The Rising Sun' like you've never heard it before. A stellar line-up of guest artists including the superb sax of Snake Davis, keyboard of Rick Wakeman and the inimitable Zoot Money on piano. Organic Mountain Records: OMP 00004
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 Mike
ZitoPearl River "After four notable independent releases and his 2008 national debut, Today, under his belt, Zito returns with his most satisfying and accomplished work to date. Accompanied by Today producer, David Z., and Delta Groove CEO, Randy Chortkoff, as co-producers, the St. Louis native revisits his musical roots and brings his soulful guitar-work to the forefront with Pearl River. Joined by a handful of special guests, including Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Reese Wynans, Susan Cowill, and Lynwood Slim, and Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the album showcases Zito's ability to bridge gritty blues, Americana, and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll in what Blues Revue called an "impressively restrained balance between melody and musicianship."
Click here for Mike's Biography
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Miller Anderson Bluesheart is Miller Anderson's third solo album in a musical career that spans four decades. Miller has been a member of The Keef Hartley Band and has been associated with Mountain, Savoy Brown, T Rex, The Spencer Davis Group and many more. Features five new Miller Anderson songs that show what a great writer he is as well as being an accomplished singer and guitarist. These fine blues songs sit well alongside a powerful rendition of the classic House of the Rising Sun and an equally impressive Smokestack Lightnin'. Check out photos of Miller at the Colne R&B Festival 2009 For further information: www.wienerworld.com |
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 Gwyn
AshtonTwo-Man Blues Army
"Gwyn Ashton's Two-Man Blues Army is
Australia's most explosive indie, alternative, psychedelic blues and
rock power-duo. Featuring the award-winning guitarist Gwyn Ashton
and powerhouse drummer "Killer" Kev Hickman, this is alt. blues
shaped by the raw passion and commitment of the late Hound Dog
Taylor and infused by the adventurous spirit of The White Stripes". Album now available - see Gwyn's website for details: |
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 Lee
Bates and Billy NewtonNothing But Trouble
www.myspace.com/leebatesbillynewton "Wonderful Stuff! Good home cookin' - just like Mama used to bake 'em!" Lee Bates (vocal, guitar, slide guitar) and Billy Newton (harp and dancing) are a blues duo based in the North East of England but playing all over the UK. Billy is one of the UK's finest harp players, whether it's playing in the style of Sonny Terry, both Sonny Boy Williamsons or Little Walter, Snooky Prior or George 'Harmonica' Smith, Billy gets the tone and the feel just right. His style though is all his own, honed over countless years gigging with the likes of Acme Blues and the Scandalous Bachelors. Lee is one of the North East's finest slide guitar players belting out tunes by Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell, Son House, Bukka White etc. on his old National. He is equally happy with lighter ragtime styles and at ease laying down fat old-school shuffles. Together they lay down goodtime blues and boogie where ever they go! See them with the
Hokum Hotshots
and Michael 'Fruit-lips' Watson
as the Last Gasp Spasm Band
on the Acoustic Stage at the
Colne Great
British R&B Festival 28th August 2009, then again as a duo
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 Ana
PopovićBlind For Love Excellent new album - with something for everyone: blues, rock, jazz, funk and gospel. Check out exclusive interview with Ana
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 Roy
Rogers with
The
Delta
Rhythm
KingsSplit Decision |
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Stephen
Dale Petit
As The Years Go Passing By on 333 Records. His last single A Better Answer has just been named Track of the Day by Classic Rock magazine: |
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 Ruby
TurnerI'm Travelling On Ruby's new gospel album: "getting down-to-the-bone and back to the roots of her early days in the Pentecostal Church". |
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| Celebrating Fleetwood Mac's 40th Anniversary, Mick Fleetwood and his powerhouse Blues Band are back with a new live recording, Blue Again. | ||||||||||
 Check
out 'Slap My Hand'
- Jimmy Copley & Friends on Nina RecordsFeaturing: Jeff Beck, Peter Cox, Paul Jackson, Steve Evans, Neil Murray, Char, Bernie Marsden and many more.
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 Check out a new CD from Collectors' Choice: Paul Jones / Starting All Over Again Backing Paul Jones are: Eric Clapton who plays guitar on two tracks and is joined by Jake Andrews, guitar; Tony Marsico (Plugz, Cruzados, Neil Young, John Doe, Peter Case), bass; Alvino Bennett (LTD, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Ferry, Dave Mason), drums; Mike Thompson (Eagles, Don Henley), piano and Hammond B3 organ; Ernie Watts (Rolling Stones, Thelonious Monk, Steely Dan), saxophone; Darrell Leonard (Duane Allman, Freddie King, Smokey Robinson), trumpet; Tom Junior Moran (Percy Sledge, Mick Taylor, Phil Seymour), saxophone; Mikael Rickfors (The Hollies), backing vocals; Jake Andrews and several others. |
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Pesos were the overall winners of the 2011 New Brunswick Battle of the
Blues and they have recently returned from their trip. Says Julian
Burdock from the band; "We got the chance to play on 4 different
occasions, once with Matt Anderson. We also did a live radio show for
the CBC! The audience were so receptive and really loved what we did. We
also did some fantastic things like whale watching and cycling in kilts,
going out to clubs and drinking beer. Everyone was so welcoming, we
can’t wait to go back. And since we’ve been home it’s been non-stop. The
winners of 2012 have a wonderful – and career enhancing – experience
ahead of them.”
PRESS
RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bob
Corritore and Friends
