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 Midnight
Creep / Noonday StompSwampCandy SwampCandy are an
excellent delta blues inspired band from Annapolis, Maryland, USA,
comprising: Check out their website and current UK tour: Check out SwampCandy on YouTube: Check out Midnight Creep Documentary: Interview on Earlyblues.com coming soon
UK Tour 2013 - Gig List:
Thu May 16 12:30 PM
Fri May 17
06:00 PM
Sun May 19
06:00 PM
Tue May 21
06:00 PM Thu May 23 06:00 PM Check out SwampCandy
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Finalists for the British Blues Awards 2013 are:
Male Vocalist
Female Vocalist
Band
Acoustic
Guitarist
Harmonica
Keyboard
Bass
Drums
Instrumentalist
Young Artist
Festival
Overseas Artist
Album
Independent Broadcasters KT Award
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EmpiresDerrin Nauendorf Rising Records DN09 Release Date: May 28th 2013 "Over the past decade Derrin Nauendorf has
solidified his reputation as a singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar
player of the highest order. Derrin has forged a unique sound,
comprising incredible guitar skills, soulful vocals along with
powerful songs which have won him high praise and many fans. As a
testament to this, Derrin is endorsed by Yamaha guitars and the lyrics
to his song 'Shipwrecked' were published in a textbook for English
literature released by Cambridge University Press." For more information please visit www.derrinnauendorf.com
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The Smokie Blues, Arbroath, Scotland are organizing a few days of Blues on the 26th and 27th April, in Memory of Billy (The Blind Man) Allardyce. Billy played Drums for Papa Mojo before he past away last year after a brave battle with Cancer. Billy did a lot of unseen work to keep the blues alive, what with helping to organize the Dundee Blues Bonanza, running the Blind Man's Forum and many charity gigs; he will be missed. Friday evening 26th
April 2013, 7pm More information at:
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"Standing In The
Shadows"
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RIP Magic Slim
Press Releases from Blind Pig Records: Magic Slim, a revered and towering figure in the field of traditional Chicago blues, died today in a Philadelphia hospital at the age of 75. Born Morris Holt in Torrance, Mississippi in 1937, the guitarist performer, bandleader, and recording artist went on to enjoy a career that launched him to national and international recognition and acclaim. Slim was one of the foremost practitioners of the raw, gut-bucket, back alley blues associated with the postwar Chicago blues sound. He and his band, the Teardrops, were known as "the last real Chicago blues band" for their authentic, no-frills, straight-no-chaser performance of the music. Slim's slash and burn guitar technique and booming vocals made for a commanding stage presence. His intense style was the blueprint that spawned much of the music played by modern blues artists and rockers. After catching one of Slim's electrifying live shows at a local nightclub Eddie Vetter invited Slim to open Pearl Jam's concert in Chicago. Magic Slim also had an encyclopedic repertoire of hundreds of blues songs in his head, giving his live shows a charming impromptu quality. Growing up in Grenada, Mississippi, Slim took an early interest in music, singing in the church choir, and fashioning a guitar for himself with baling wire from a broom, which he nailed to the wall. "Mama whooped me for that," recalled Slim. His first love was the piano, but having lost the little finger on his right hand in a cotton gin accident, he found it difficult to play properly. Undaunted, he simply switched to guitar, working in the cotton fields during the week and playing the blues at house parties on weekends. In 2011 the state of Mississippi erected a Blues Trail Marker in Slim's honor in front of a building in Grenada where his mother operated a restaurant. In 1955, like many musicians from the Deep South, Slim migrated to Chicago, where he was mentored by his friend Magic Sam, who gave the lanky Morris his lifelong stage moniker. Initially discouraged by the highly competitive local music scene, Slim went back to Mississippi and spent the next five years woodshedding and perfecting his craft. He confidently returned to Chicago and became a formidable player on the scene, eventually putting together the Teardrops, who would become one of the busiest and best-loved blues bands around, and one of the most sought-after headliners for festivals in Europe, Japan, and South America. Slim and his group won the coveted Blues Music Award in 2003 as "Blues Band of the Year," one of six times Slim won a BMA, considered the highest honor in the blues. Living Blues magazine called Slim and the Teardrops "a national treasure." Slim's recording
career began with a series of singles in 1966, and he recorded his first
album for a French label in 1977. With the release of Gravel Road
in 1990, he began a twenty-two year association with Blind Pig Records,
who issued ten albums and a live DVD over that span. His last release,
2012's Bay Boy, proved that Slim could still deliver the goods.
As No Depression said, "Magic Slim doesn't just play the blues,
he body slams his audiences with a vicious guitar attack that pins them
to the floor. His blues are the in-your-face variety." AllMusicGuide
added, "Magic Slim turned 75 in 2012, but his growling vocals have the
fire and brimstone of a Young Lion and his guitar playing is still as
razor-sharp as it was when he turned pro in the '50s." Blues Revue once remarked, "Whoever the house band in blues heaven may be, even money says they're wearing out Magic Slim albums trying to get that Teardrops sound down cold." Now Slim can assume his rightful place as the leader of that band. For a complete biography, please click HERE. To see a video of Slim recording "Goin' To Mississippi" in the Blind Pig Chicago warehouse in April of 2002, please click HERE. For more information visit www.blindpigrecords.com.
Click here for Earlyblues Interview with Magic Slim
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 We
Had It AllDave Kelly - Family & Friends Release Date: 4th February 2013 "If there is such a thing as a British 'blues pedigree', then Dave Kelly's sets the standard. Kelly is a blues craftsman - a journeyman who has served his time with the best. In New York he jammed with Muddy Waters. He became a friend to Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave's playing in their touring bands. It was Dave's big sister, the late Jo-Ann Kelly, who first opened his ears to the blues, although his passion for rock and roll - and especially the work of Buddy Holly - remains intact. In 1967 he joined The John Dummer Blues Band. After three albums and a solo project he continued to polish his style and technique throughout an adventurous career with some of Britain's finest players. When The Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist was a foregone conclusion - and bringing his friend, the bassist Gary Fletcher, along to that first rehearsal, was a bonus. Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone of The Blues Band's distinctive sound. The Blues Band is still one of Britain's best Blues Band and set up high standards. Today, after 35 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects as BBC TV's' King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is firmly established as Europe's premier blues performer. DAVE KELLY – Family & Friends "We Had It All" are 18 unreleased tracks from his musical journey covers over 35 years in the business and feat. Names like ERIC BIBB, CHRIS BARBER, MAGGIE BELL, LONG JOHN BALDRY, CHRISTINE COLLISTER and many more". |
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and BranchesRobin Trower "Robin Trower, one of the most justly-acclaimed of British Rock music's elder statesmen, will release his new album ROOTS AND BRANCHES on MANHATON RECORDS on February 4th 2013 On the new album Roots & Branches Robin has produced unique cover versions of some classic blues and R'nB tracks such as Hound Dog, The Thrill Has Gone & Little Red Rooster. Of the new album Robin says "I started off thinking I would do a complete album of covers, I wanted to get as far away from the originals as possible. I came up with half a dozen arrangements, which felt different enough, so I ended up writing some new songs as well. I have tried to make the new songs be influenced by what I have done with the classics, so the album blends together" The unassuming Robin Trower has, over the forty-odd years since his departure from Procol Harum, assembled an incredible body of work, from his commercial high water mark with the epochal Bridge of Sighs album in 1974, through to the brand new Roots & Branches. His music has never attempted to make concessions to commercial demands, and his improvisational skills have consistently re-set the bar in terms of blues-soaked inspiration and intensity. Never abashed about crediting the late Jimi Hendrix as one of his main influences, Trower remains one of the most talented musicians that the UK has ever produced. Roots & Branches comes hard on the heels of recent Trower releases such as What Lies Beneath, and Seven Moons, his 2008 collaboration with Jack Bruce, and offers yet more proof that his inspirational wellspring has far from run dry". "Wow, an excellent album,
covers of originals and Robin's new songs certainly do blend together
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GERRY McAVOY (Bass Guitar)
TED McKENNA
(Drums) MARCEL SCHERPENZEEL (Guitar/Vocals) Tour Dates JANUARY 2013 Friday 25th Tivoli Theatre Wimborne (UK) 19-23 West Borough, Wimborne Dorset,BH21 1LT Tel: 01202 849103 Saturday 26th Long Street Blues Club Devizes (UK) Wilsford House,30 Long Street Devizes, Wilts SN10 1NW 0130 722005 Sunday 27th Skegness Rock & Blues Weekend, Skegness (UK) MARCH 2013 Wednesday 6th Bogiez Rock Bar Kingsway Cardiff CF103FD Thursday 7th The Scene Club Swansea 50 Plymouth Street Swansea SA1 3QQ Wales Tel: 01792 654226 Tickets: www.derricksmusic.co.uk Friday 8th Hertford Corn Exchange 39 Fore Street SG14 1AL Hertford Saturday 9th The Citadel St Helens Waterloo Street St Helens WA10 1PX Thursday 14th Nottingham University Nottingham Friday 15th The Flowerpot Derby 25, King Street Derby DE1 3DZ Saturday 16th Ripley Town Hall Ripley Ripley, Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3AX APRIL 2013 Thursday 4th The Komedia Brighton Gardner Street 44-47, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1UN Tickets: www.gigantic.com Email: tickets@komedia.co.uk Doors open 7.30 Friday 5th The Musican Leicester Clyde Street Leicester LE1 2DE Doors open at 8pm tel: 0116 2510080 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com. www.xanderpromotions.co.uk Saturday 6th The Fleece Bristol 12 St Thomas St, Bristol, BS1 6JJ Box Office: 0117 929 9008 Tickets: seetickets.com MAY 2013 Thursday 2nd Citrus club,Edinburgh 40-42 Grindlay St. EH39AP Edinburg,Scotland Friday 3rd The Lemon Tree,Aberdeen 5 West North Street,AB24 5ATAberdeen,Scotland Saturday 18th Dexters,Dundee 24 Castle Street Dundee Scotland
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 Candy
Store KidIan Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods Ian Siegal, Cody Dickinson, Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart with special guests Garry Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm. Nugene Records NUG1204 www.nugenerecords.com "Life isn't just one flavour. Music shouldn't all have the same
taste. In the right hands, the blues can be a rainbow, and with Candy
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at Bronte Blues ClubThe Blues Duo: Tommy Allen and Johnny Hewitt Superb new album from the masters of amazing foot tappin' Chicago Street Style Boogie. Guaranteed to have you swaying those hips!!
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RESULTS:
British Male Vocalist: Ian Siegal
British Blues Band: King King
British Harmonica Player: Paul Jones
British Acoustic Artist: Ian Siegal
British Bass Player: Andy Graham
British Drummer: Stephen Cutmore
British Instrumentalist: Becky Tate
British Young Artist: Oli Brown
Independent Blues Broadcaster: Gary Grainger
British Blues Album: "Take My Hand " – King King
British Blues Festival: The Hebden Bridge Blues Festival
Overseas Artist: Joe Bonamassa
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 The
Other Side Of The SunPaul Bridgwater The amazing solo album from Slowburner's frontman Paul Bridgwater. Slowburner are a four-piece live blues band from the Midlands who play R&B the way that Brits are not supposed to! "Great singer who continues the tradition of
British blues soul singers" "Paul's
voice must be one of the most underrated in the business, his range,
interpretation and delivery are exceptional ..." "If you only buy one more album this
year, this is the one to get - incredible voice, beautiful songs and
superbly produced
album, highly recommended" Album available from Slowburner's website:
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Stumble / Lie To MeRapturous Rhythm & Blues with The Stumble's third album 'Lie To Me' available now from gigs and soon from CD Baby. Track listing: All songs written and arranged by Boyd Toner, except 'Numb The Pain,
written by Paul Melville and arranged by Boyd Toner. "Undoubtedly their best album yet"
Check out The Stumble's tour dates at www.thestumble.com The Stumble are:
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to Brown from Blue to BrownDom Brown, lead guitarist with Duran Duran, and singer and voice artist Rob Brown are launching their debut album as Blue to Brown on Remedy Records in the summer. "A mix of old-style blues and driving blues/rock, the album
showcases the extraordinary guitar work of Dom and the deep, powerful
voice of Rob, frontman of Gets/z Loose ("Robert Johnson on Overdrive":
Daily Express)". "Dom is a guitar player in the great British
tradition of Clapton, Beck and Page. He brings an understanding of blues
and roots to create music that is both innovative and reassuringly
traditional"
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Michael "Iron Man" Burks, July 30th, 1957 - May 6, 2012 Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter Michael "Iron Man" Burks died in Atlanta on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was 54 years old. He was returning from a tour of Europe and collapsed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He was rushed to South Fulton Medical Center where he could not be revived.
"Arkansas-based blues guitarist/vocalist
Michael “Iron Man” Burks toured Europe and the UK in November 2010. performing songs from his
Alligator Records CDs, "Iron Man", "I Smell Smoke" and "Make It Rain".
Boasting remarkable natural talent and deep-rooted soulfulness, Burks’
music is driven by an intense, blue collar work ethic that has earned
him well-deserved national recognition, making him one of the blues
world’s fastest-rising stars. Burks’ powerful presence, inventive and
riveting guitar work and soul-shaking vocals make him the torchbearer of
electric blues guitar heroes. His instantly identifiable guitar sound
and his live charisma have already earned him four Blues Music Award
nominations. Burks’ first Alligator release, MAKE IT RAIN, was named as
one of the Top 200 greatest guitar recordings by GuitarOne magazine. In
2006, the Delta Cultural Center awarded Burks the prestigious Sonny
Payne Award for Blues Excellence, presented each year to an individual
or individuals who have strongly influenced blues music in Arkansas". MEMORIAL AND MUSICAL CELEBRATION FOR MICHAEL "IRON MAN" BURKS The family of late blues legend Michael "Iron Man" Burks has announced plans for a memorial and musical celebration on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The event, open to the public, will take place rain or shine at 3:00pm CST at Riverwoods On The Ouachita, Bradley Ferry Road, in Burks' hometown of Camden, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in Burks' name be made to the HART Fund of The Blues Foundation, which aids musicians with health care needs: http://www.blues.org/#ref=hart_donate _________________________________________________________________________ I interviewed Michael at the Carlisle Blues Festival in November 2010 during his European and UK tour, you can read the interview here. |
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RIP Louisiana Red
Louisiana Red lived the Blues. He not only played the Blues, he lived it through his guitar and his singing. Strongly influenced by Muddy Waters, Lightnin‘ Hopkins and Arthur Crudup, he long ago found his own voice, his own style, his own form of expression. In a career spanning over half a century, Red played with just about every major bluesman you can name, some of the most memorable encounters being his jams with B.B.King and Muddy Waters. His albums have been called masterpieces by critics, and in 1983 he won a W.C. Handy Award as best traditional blues artist. Red recently toured the UK with Michael Messer and I had the privilege of interviewing Red at Southport Arts Centre in conjunction with Spencer Leigh, BBC Radio Merseyside. You can read the interview here.
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Guitarist Magazine Presents: "Guitarist Magazine, is soon to release a 132 page magazine special edition fanpack on the Mississippi Delta Blues legend that is Mr B.B. King, featuring an exclusive one-hour documentary DVD by renowned director and ‘Mr Rock & Roll’ himself John Brewer a prelude to his forthcoming feature film on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues icon. With special inside access to B.B. himself, the DVD includes in depth interview extracts, video footage from his sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall last year plus additional film and images from the archives, highlighting his career from the 1950’s through to the present day. Featuring exclusive guest contributions from the world of music including Carlos Santana, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Cray, Slash and many more, plus record producer Bill Szymczyk (BB King/The Eagles) and the record company legend that is Joe Bihari the fanpack gives a truly informative and inspiring insight into B.B. the man, the legend, the influence upon successive generations of guitar players across all music genres. Under the Guitarist
Presents banner, BB King: King of the Blues, the magazine and DVD pack
focus on King’s life and career to date and will be released on 2nd
February at the retail price of £14.99 and is available to pre-order now
in UK and US editions via MyFavouriteMagazines
Guitarist Presents BB King: King of the Blues." |
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RIP Etta James
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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 available in the shops now and it is available for download through CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon as well as from www.babajack.com
Check out the Rooster release information
Check out the Earlyblues interview with Bec and
Trev
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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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 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
context - long may he continue to do so" |
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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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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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 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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 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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 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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 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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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
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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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 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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 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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 "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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  “…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)".
SPECIAL
GUESTS:
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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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 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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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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The
album, a special limited edition Digipak pressing of 1,000 copies with 8
page full colour booklet, consists of session recordings Stephen Dale
Petit, with special guest – Rolling Stone, Mick Taylor, made for BBC
Radio 2’s Paul Jones Rhythm & Blues Show and the Bob Harris Show from
2007 through to 2009 and serves up a music fan’s tasteful feast. It
includes introductions and interviews from Paul & Bob as well as their
plaudits and compliments:
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RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
