Archive for 2012
The Lee Boys – Testify 12.21.12
Mark Thompson says that “Testify” by the Lee Boys may not be for everyone, but with guests like Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring, maybe it should be.
The Mokats – Crossover Blues 12.21.12
Phillip Smith says that the UK’s Mokats pack a nice dose of bluesy rock into their new EP, “Crossover Blues.” Read more.
Various Artists – The Return of the Stuff That Dreams are Made of 12.21.12
Kim O’Brien says that “The Return of the Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” isn’t really for him, but it might be for you.
Blues Music Awards Nominees Announced 12.13.12
The nominees for the 2013 Blues Music Awards have been announced. Check them out and decide who to vote for!
The Ezine – Jorma Kaukonen Part Two 12.14.12
In Part Two of his interview with Robert Putignano, Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen talks about all kinds of things, including the lottery, Jimmy Vivino, and Robben Ford..
Blues Bytes – Almost Famous Amos 12.14.12
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz says that “Everyone, everyone, everyone, owes and acknowledges a debt to the Chicken Shack Man. Read more on this week’s Blues Bytes page.
Blues Beat – Robert Cray Band 12.14.12
Bob Gersztyn reviews a recent Robert Cray Band concert in Portland, Oregon.
The Photo Page – Robert Cray and Joe McMurrian 12.14.12
On This week’s Photo Page, Bob Gersztyn shares some photos from a recent Robert Cray show.
Louisiana Red – Always Played The Blues 12.14.12
Steve Daniels says that “Always Played The Blues” will remind us of how much we will miss Louisiana Red. Read about this great recording featuring Jon Cleary.
Various Artists – Jock’s Juke Joint: Contemporary Blues From Scotland Vol. 1 12.14.12
The blues are alive and well in Scotland. Last week David Scott reviewed Volume Two of “Jock’s Juke Joint: Contemporary Blues From Scotland.” Based on the feedback from our Scottish readers, this week David reviews Volume One. It seems that there is more than whiskey going on in the clubs of Scotland!
