Rick Keene Music Scene – Joe Louis Walker; Every True Bluesman Tells a Story …

Joe Louis Walker understands the Blues … The guitar player was around to witness the Blues being introduced to California in the late sixties and the early seventies. Being privy to guys like Mike Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield. Please listen below to my chat with Joe about Mike Bloomfield’s influence on The Blues scene and Joe’s new record; JourneysTo The Heart Of The Blues Joe? What’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Joe Louis Walker; Every True Bluesman Tells a Story …

Jarekus Singleton – Taking the Blues into the Future !

Jarekus Singleton was on his way into the National Basketball Association when a funny thing happened … Well, not so funny … It was a devastating blow to Jarekus, a wound that has not quite healed. Good thing for music … Please listen as Jarekus Singleton – one of the finest and brightest young stars in music explain his music, B.B King and his way … Continue reading Jarekus Singleton – Taking the Blues into the Future !

Joe Louis Walker Pays Tribute to His Friend … B.B. King. Part One

Joe Louis Walker had an opportunity most people do not …   Not only did Joe get to play with B. B. King – he also became friends with the Godfather of The Blues. Playing on three albums with B.B. and heading up King’s band – affords Joe the right to pay homage to one of his idols. Please listen below to part one of … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Pays Tribute to His Friend … B.B. King. Part One

Joe Louis Walker; Full Interview

Joe Louis Walker just recently returned from a tour which brought him to Australia. He hooked up with some fellows who were schooled in the Blues. Mick, Keith, Charlie  – along with Joe’s pal Ronnie Wood, love talkin’ about the Blues. Joe loves talking about the Blues also so a match made in heaven; a gross understatement … Please listen as Joe discusses many topics … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Full Interview

Altered Five Blues Band; The Next Generation of The Blues

Altered Five Blues Band.  Remember those words. A bunch of guys who are not only carrying on the tradition of The Blues, a band who are doing it their way.   Together (as the current formation for ten years), the boys – led by singer J .T.; are starting to reap the awards they have worked so hard for … Starting with Blues Band of the … Continue reading Altered Five Blues Band; The Next Generation of The Blues

Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record

Blues guitarist Joe Louis Walker has been around more than most. Rooming with legend Mike Bloomfield or hanging around with Jimi Hendrix and Ron Wood, let us say; Joe knows the Blues. Hornet’s Nest is his latest labor of love and it will be released on the 25th of February. A fun-filled addition to his vast catalog. A blend of Blues, Gospel and …? Joe? … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record

Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues Part Two

Joe Louis Walker is the biggest fan of The Rolling Stones and his opinion is not just biased. It is educated and he wants everyone to also educate themselves before they walk around judging the greatest Rock n Roll band in the world … “You are seeing a part of history!” Says Walker. ” Just go by the T.A.M.I show when the Stones had to … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues Part Two

Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One

Joe Louis Walker could have easily ended up like several of his friends … Dead. Passed on to that musical graveyard in the sky. A place which houses so many of not only his contemporaries – some of his closest pals. Jimi Hendrix and Mike Bloomfield to name but two. Musicians who – according to Joe, were tempted by the excesses of the music business … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One