Posted December 7, 2021 at 8:00 am | No comments
This self-titled record marks Rory Gallagher’s first solo excursion following the break-up of his rising group, Taste. For the most part, this CD sticks to the “Power Trio” format, as was featured in Taste. However, percussion is handled by Wilgar Campbell along with bassist Gerry McAvoy holding down the low end. Rory must have found he had gotten the formula right, as both went on to tour and record the next album, Deuce, as part of the legendary Irish guitarist’s trio.
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Posted February 13, 2020 at 9:54 am | No comments
Ana Popovic has announced the initial sixty confirmed appearances she’ll make this year across The United States and Europe as she celebrates her 20th anniversary. There will be dozens of additional performances announced as they are confirmed in the coming weeks.
Posted in: Acoustic News, Blues, Blues News, Folk News, Guitar News, Singer Songwriter News
Posted August 28, 2013 at 5:38 pm | One comment
Deeply rooted in the blues, songwriter-harp man Billy Rose offers a soul filled album of longing, down- and-out and rumble and tumble. On this release, Billy’s gathered up some fine musicians called simply, Blue Soul.
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Posted March 15, 2013 at 5:06 am | No comments
Zakk Knight is a young local talented guitarist and singer who is gaining recognition both locally and nationally. Zakk at 17 years old is firmly rooted in blues with his eyes on the big stage to enable him to share his inspirations through his own original music.
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Posted December 20, 2012 at 11:43 am | No comments
G-Men productions has announced the pending release of a new guitar app that will be sure to have the music community talking: The Johnny Winter App.
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Posted September 22, 2012 at 10:28 am | One comment
Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Ministry singer/guitarist Al Jourgensen and Muddy Waters guitarist Bob Margolin all love the award-winning new The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu, available now as an eBook and in print.
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Posted April 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm | One comment
Beginning in late July, the Rock’n’Blues Fest will debut featuring five well-known players who were initially inspired to pick up their instruments due to their love for rock and blues: Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West and Kim Simmonds.
Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized
Posted April 5, 2012 at 7:32 am | No comments
Sonny Landreth’s 11th album, bearing the fittingly evocative title Elemental Journey, is something very different from the Louisiana slide wizard.
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Posted April 3, 2012 at 11:53 am | No comments
Ever-evolving and improvisational New York guitarist, Wayne Krantz, announces the release of his tenth album, Howie 61, on April 17 through Abstract Logix Records.
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Posted March 25, 2012 at 5:16 am | One comment
In the three years since his last album, Seth Walker moved to Nashville from Austin, wrote songs with friends new and old, and played many, many shows.
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