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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 …

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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

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Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues

For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands.   Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues

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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

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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

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