Buddy Guy Live in Chicago Photo Gallery
Pics of the blues legend performing live in Chicago, January 2011.
Pics of the blues legend performing live in Chicago, January 2011.
Little Pig Records announces a February 15 U.S. release date for new CDs from Cousin Harley, It’s a Sin; and Paul Pigat, Boxcar Campfire, distributed in the U.S. by Burnside Distribution.The common denominator in both CDs is dynamic guitarist Paul Pigat, whose musician credits also include touring or recording with such artists as Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Jim Byrnes, among others. The albums showcase his amazing chops in a variety of music forms ranging from rockabilly, blues and surf to western swing, folk, Tex-Mex and flat-out rock.
The CD version of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan – In Session has been out for years; however, it’s nice to finally see as well as hear both of these blues icons together. And for those who have yet to purchase a copy of this session, you can now pick up the CD and the DVD in one package. Videos of Albert King are far and few anyway, which makes it even more significant.
Though the Blues was born and raised in the U.S., the genre has grown and spread out to be a truly global phenomenon. While the first generations of blues musicians cut their teeth in Chicago, Austin and the Mississippi Delta, since migrating across the pond back in the ‘50s,
When thinking back to the ‘60s British rock scene, guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix (who first found fame in London before returning to claim America) and Jimmy Page all come to mind. While all of these players deserve the accolades and recognition they have received over the years, there is one man, one player
Photo gallery of the blues master’s recent show in Chicago at the famed Buddy Guy Blues Club
Louisiana-born Kenny Wayne Shepherd grew up on the blues. From the age of seven he had a guitar in his hands and kept at it until five years later he was on stage with Jump Street Five blues group guitarist Bryan Lee.
The legendary bluesman looks back over his long career and talks about Muddy Waters, Clapton, SRV and others.
Congratulations to the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, who last night received a GRAMMY nomination in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category for recent release, LIVE! In Chicago. The announcement also marks Roadrunner Records imprint, Loud & Proud Records’, first GRAMMY nomination.
Collection of never before seen pictures of Stevie Ray Vaughan performing live in New York 1983.
