Evan Goodrow, `Boston’s own blue-eyed soul and R&B groove man, recently released Say It, his tenth overall release. An ever-growing ability to lay down a soulful melody drenched in absolute emotion is in full bloom on this album. He shows more than ever that he’s a complete performer, a guitarist with solid lead and rhythm chops, a fine vocalist, and a creative songwriter.
There are few genres of music that are so beloved and so wide spread today as the Blues. Reaching across borders, languages and beliefs, the blues can be heard being played in Chicago night clubs, Japanese concert halls and festivals in Tiradentes, Brazil.
Pics of the blues legend performing live in Chicago, January 2011.
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.
Collection of never before seen pictures of Stevie Ray Vaughan performing live in New York 1983.
