The tunes are loved by everyone who listens to them except for Beatles’ fans. They make up the fabric of popular music. They are sung by the not-so-greatest Rock n Roll Band of all time. Please listen below to some great tracks by ….? NOT the Rolling Stones! Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen … It’s NOT The Rolling Stones?
Visit JamesStLaurentPhotography Here ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday night! The 78 year old Blues legend made that clear from the get-go with his opening song; ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues’. There is no greater torch bearer for the Blues than Mr. Buddy Guy and he is not shy to point that out. Currently on tour with his protege; Quinn Sullivan and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!
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
Theresa’s was a legendary Blues club in Chicago .. Everyone who was everyone in the Blues scene back in the day – played at Theresa’s. Starting in the 50’s right up until it’s closing in the early eighties; Theresa’s was the spot. Nobody owned Theresa’s, music-wise like Junior Wells. No other musician, not Buddy Guy, not Howlin’ Wolf and not Willie Dixon – held court … Continue reading Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s; Part Two
Theresa’s was a legendary Blues club in Chicago .. Everyone who was everyone in the Blues scene back in the day – played at Theresa’s. Starting in the 50’s right up until it’s closing in the early eighties; Theresa’s was the spot. Nobody owned Theresa’s, music-wise like Junior Wells. No other musician, not Buddy Guy, not Howlin’ Wolf and not Willie Dixon – held court … Continue reading Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
Imagine … Being a huge Blues’ fan and obtaining an apprenticeship from some of the greats. Legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and James Cotton. They were the ones who taught Johnny Beaudine his craft and toughness to survive in the music business. Please listen to Part One as Johnny explains his great career. Please visit Johnny and The House of Jazz Here! Continue reading John Beaudine – Livin’ the Blues and All That Jazz!
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