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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
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
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mojo Tour 2010

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mojo Tour 2010

June 22nd, 2010

I used to be a little insecure about whether I could sing the blues authentically. I can do my version of it, and this has our stamp on it. It would be an empty exercise if we weren't bringing something to the party." ~Tom Petty A steady wave of contagious blues...Read Entire Article
Beverly (Guitar) Watkins: Playing It Like A Man

Beverly (Guitar) Watkins: Playing It Like A Man

September 6th, 2009

"When I get on stage, it's like electrifying, you know, I light up and just get into the crowd. I've had people come up to me after the show who say, 'You know, when I came to your show, hey, I was down and out, but now I feel so...Read Entire Article
Samantha Fish: Wild Heart | Album Review

Samantha Fish: Wild Heart | Album Review

July 19th, 2015

Before listening to 'Wild Heart,' the third album release for Samantha Fish I must admit I wasn't too familiar with her work. I've heard her name over the years mostly through Mike Zito, an outstanding musician from St. Louis whose music I've really enjoyed. Fish worked with Zito on her...Read Entire Article
Willie Dixon: I Am The Blues

Willie Dixon: I Am The Blues

July 1st, 2013

Today music legend Willie Dixon would have been 98 years old. The following is a piece I wrote in the spring of 2009. I've decided to re-post it to commemorate the man and this day in music history. And also for those who missed the article the first couple times...Read Entire Article
Welcome to TheBluesBlogger.com

Welcome to TheBluesBlogger.com

November 22nd, 2007

I am now seeing a big rise in traffic to this site! I thought it was important to officially say hello and acknowledge the readers of this Blog. A big part of this traffic is returning readers. I am very flattered and humbled by your loyalty and kind comments via...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
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
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