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Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Play The Music of Ray Charles - DVD Review

Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Play The Music of Ray Charles - DVD Review

November 30th, 2009

> In many of my past articles I often reflect on the different genres of music that surrounded me while growing up. I recall my parents listening to Ray Charles and fondly remember how his music caught my imagination back then. There was always a brilliant blend of vibrant energy that...Read Entire Article
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Happy Thanksgiving

November 27th, 2008

Just a quick post to wish all Blues Blogger readers across the United States a Happy Thanksgiving. This blog continues to grow and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your support and enthusiasm... Of course no Blues Blogger post would be complete without a song or...Read Entire Article
San Jose Jazz Fest - Blues Stage - Carolyn Wonderland

San Jose Jazz Fest - Blues Stage - Carolyn Wonderland

August 8th, 2010

A dollop of Janis Joplin, a slice of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a big load of soulful individuality. That's Wonderland, a seething-hot Texas singer-guitarist. And she can write too. ~ Boston Herald Early Sunday Morning The alarm accidentally went off at 5:00 am, the same time it usually does every weekday...Read Entire Article
Growing Up With Dion: From "The Wanderer" to Son of Skip James

Growing Up With Dion: From "The Wanderer" to Son of Skip James

November 2nd, 2008

The following article was originally posted on Blogcritics.org and TheBluesBlogger site on December 15, 2007. I received some email requesting that I re-post the original article as many of my newer readers may not have seen this... As Dion has just recently released a new album called "Giants of Early...Read Entire Article
Joe Louis Walker: Electrifying New Album Between A Rock And The Blues

Joe Louis Walker: Electrifying New Album Between A Rock And The Blues

October 5th, 2009

Even though it's The Blues Blogger's 2nd Anniversary this month, it didn’t me give me an excuse to not work on a few lingering fall projects around the house. I usually allot time in the afternoons on the weekend to listen to some of the music that grabs my interest...Read Entire Article
Muddy Waters: Remembering Fathers and Sons on Blues Legends Birthday

Muddy Waters: Remembering Fathers and Sons on Blues Legends Birthday

April 4th, 2015

According to Muddy Waters gravestone, today would have been the blues masters' 100th Birthday. While there is certainly enough documentation proving his actual year of birth being 1913 or even 1914 in the Jug’s Corner community of Issaquena County, Muddy maintained in the fifties that he was born in Rolling Fork...Read Entire Article
Electric Blues Masters (Part 1 of 3)

Electric Blues Masters (Part 1 of 3)

October 27th, 2007

Like most beginning bloggers I was struggling with what might be a good idea for my very first post. I thought about going back and reflecting on icons like Robert Johnson and W.C. Handy. They were incredible human beings who motivated so many people. However, my influences come from people...Read Entire Article
Ana Popovic: Versatile Artist Making History

Ana Popovic: Versatile Artist Making History

December 14th, 2008

Many bloggers will agree that it's difficult to keep the same concentration level on your posts in the month of December... With all the increased activity and travel plans for those of us making our way back home for the holidays, there is less time to spend on our creative...Read Entire Article
Elvin Bishop: The Blues Rolls On

Elvin Bishop: The Blues Rolls On

June 22nd, 2008

New Album This Fall Elvin Bishop's heads back to his roots with his upcoming album The Blues Roll On due out Sept. 23, 2008... On this project Bishop pays tribute to the musicians who helped give him his start. Joining Elvin are appearances by blues greats: B. B. King, Warren Haynes,...Read Entire Article
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