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Features

ELECTRIC BLUES BAND MORELAND & ARBUCKLE BRINGING GROUP TO AN END

  ELECTRIC BLUES BAND MORELAND & ARBUCKLE BRINGING GROUP TO AN END Alligator Records rcording artists Moreland & Arbuckle, whose latest album Promised Land Or Bust recently received a 2016 Blues Music Award nomination for Rock Blues Album Of The Year, have decided to amicably dissolve the band. They will play the remaining booked dates […]

Interviews

An In Depth Interview with Andrew Jr. Boy Jones

Facebook page Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones began working professionally at age 16 with Freddie King’s backing band, the Thunderbirds. He got his first guitar from his uncle, jazz musician Adolphus Sneed. Jones cites an eclectic array of influences: Freddie King, Cornell Dupree, and Larry Carlton. For many years, he’s backed various […]

An In Depth Interview with John Nemeth

 HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Don’t try to snatch him back and hold him, he’s a man on the move. John Németh had already established himself among the very top ranks of blues musicians and modern soul singers when he decided to break the mold with his new record, FEELIN’ FREAKY. Németh fearlessly crushes all barriers of […]

AN In Depth Interview with Laura Tate

 HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE There is simply no one else like her. With a heart the size of Texas, a mesmerizing voice, and a zest for living that is irresistible to all who have enjoyed pleasure of her company, Laura Tate inspires – through her music, her words, and her deeds. Those of us who […]

AN In Depth Interview with Aaron Moreland!

Guitarist Aaron Moreland was born December 16, 1974. He played in a number of garage bands while growing up and was influenced by punk music before having what he calls his “Son House moment.” Hearing the blues legend’s Death Letter Blues for the first time at age 22, he changed course, focusing his playing on nothing but […]

An in Depth Interview with Dustin Arbuckle

 Harmonicist /vocalist Dustin Arbuckle was born December 25, 1981. He first discovered blues in his mid-teens and received what he refers to as “a calling. Getting into blues made me want to play music,” he says. He played in blues-rock bands, inspired by Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson, while learning to sing with deep […]

An In Depth Interview with Janiva Magness

 “The voice is something that allows us to communicate past the limitations of the left brain,” Magness says. “It’s the primary instrument, the first instrument…and more than that, too. The voice has the power to link all the parts of ourselves—the brain, the heart, and even the spirit and the soul. That’s why the ability […]

CD Reviews

Laura Tate Let’s Just Be Real

Laura Tate Let’s Just Be Real Gold Records Laura Tate is from Dallas, Tx. where she began performing when she was nine years old. She studied acting in New York City and toured in theatrical productions. She soon found herself on the production side of the business directing music videos, documentaries and commercials. She now […]

North Mississippi All-stars Prayer For Peace

 North Mississippi All-stars Prayer For Peace Sony Legacy The North Mississippi All-stars were formed in 1996 by Luther and Cody Dickinson the sons of Memphis record producer Jim Dickinson. The North Mississippi Allstars released their first studio album “Shake Hands With Shorty” in 2000. That album received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues […]

Janiva Magness Blue Again

 Janiva Magness Blue Again Blue Elan Records Janiva Magness had some hard beginnings as she was a foster care child. Inspired by an Otis Rush performance she found her calling. She recorded her first album in 1991. She has since been nominated for twenty-six Blues Music Awards winning seven times. Magness won the BMA for […]

Selwyn Birchwood Pick Your Poison

 Selwyn Birchwood Pick Your Poison Alligator Records Selwyn Birchwood was born in Orlando but grew up in the Tampa Area. He first picked up the guitar at the age of 13. By seventeen he was into Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Freddie King and Albert Collins. He went to see Buddy Guy live and was so […]

Chaz Lipp and The Groove Tripp- ‘Good Merlin’

 Chaz Lipp is a saxophone teacher who occasionally gigs around Washington state. Lipp has honed his skill for years and now, luckily for us, he is ready to share it with the larger world. To do so, he has put together “The Chaz Lipp Groove Tripp” and created a debut album, Good Merlin. The group […]

John Nemeth Feelin’ Freaky

John Nemeth Feelin’ Freaky Memphis Grease Records John Nemeth has an adventurous soul. Originally from Boise, Idaho he convinced his wife to move from their Oakland, California home to Memphis. Nemeth’s soul was always in Memphis, the home of Blues, R n’ B, and Rock n’ Roll. In 2013 he released his eighth album “Memphis […]

John McNamara Rollin’ With It

John McNamara Rollin’ With It Bahool Records/Black Market Records John McNamara is an award winning soul blues singer from Australia. He released his debut recording “One Voice, One Guitar” in 2014. In 2015 he competed in the International Blues Challenge and was a semi-finalist. This is McNamara’s follow-up recording. In order to “roll with it” […]

Nick Schnebelen Live In Kansas City

 Nick Schnebelen Live In Kansas City Vizztone Label Group Nick Schnebelen was a founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot. First formed in 2000 the band released their self-titled debut in 2006. They won the band competition at the 2008 International Blues Challenge and Schnebelen took home the Albert King Award for “Best Guitarist”. […]

Taj Mahal/Keb Mo TajMo

Taj Mahal/Keb Mo TajMo Tajmo Record/Concord Records Taj Mahal released his first two albums in 1968 when he was twenty six years old. He was a product of an older generation and his influences included Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sleepy John Estes. His self titled first album included his version […]

Jon Zeeman Blue Room

 Jon Zeeman Blue Room Membrane Records Jon Zeeman grew up near New York City. As a child he studied classical guitar and piano. He attended Ithaca College and settled in Manhattan where he began to take session work as a jazz fusion guitarist. His first album “Still Life” was released in Europe in 2003 and […]

Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos

 Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos Independent Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos are a relatively new band. Formed in 2012 their debut recording was 2014’s “Get ROO’D”. They followed up with the live “ROO’D Awakening” in 2016. The Conqueroos are two time International Blues Challenge semi-finalists who have opened or shared the stage with Tab Benoit, […]

Mick Kolassa and Mark Telesca – ‘You Can’t Do That!’

 I am enthralled by You Can’t Do That! I’ve been a Beatles fan all my life and I can honestly say that I never imagined them this way. Bu oh, how well it works! Mick Kolassa and Mark Telesca are Beatles fans too, and at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis they started swapping […]

ON the Scene

Brandon Santini at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs GA May 19, 2017

Brandon Santini and his band played Darwin’s on Friday night, May 19. Many fans were anxious to see Santini,  who has played here enough to be a big Atlanta favorite. They were also happy to see Timo Arthur, the lead guitarist,  as he lived in Atlanta and was part of our musical community before moving […]

This week: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta May 22-28

 This week I suggest you revel in the tremendous amount of outstanding local talent we have here in Atlanta and Metro! Indie blues is alive and happening all around us and the blues is a healing music, good for body and soul! There is even a festival on Sunday celebrating great local talent, The Atlanta Music […]

PODCASTS

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andrew Jr. Boy Jones

This is The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots .. these artist understand that the blues must be a an evolving art form . these are the innovators .. not the imitators […] 

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring John Nemeth

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues .. by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these artists represent the what “Keeping the Blues Alive” really Means .. these are innovators […] 

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Laura Tate

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. this is the show that brings you the future of the blues .. these artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie [… 

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 5/15/2017

This is the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the “New Blues” being created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the songwriters and artists who are creating that […] 

 

 LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Aaron Moreland

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists .. artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! […]  

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dustin Arbuckle

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists .. artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! […] 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Janiva Magness!

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artist who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the future of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not some imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues […]  

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 5/8/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artist who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the future of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not some imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues […]  

Music on the Couch Show #372

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #372 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/4abB21 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES For Mother’s Day Week   THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native.  The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in […]