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Surfing the edges between blues and rock n roll
2009-05-31 04:23:00 The James Cotton Band - Rock et 88Ike and Tina Turner - River Deep Mountain HighProfessor Longhair - Bald HeadClifton Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana BandMy Baby Don't Wear no Shoes More About: Blues , Surfing , Rock N Roll , Roll
Local Band
2009-05-30 19:43:00 Hoochie Coochie ManLive at Scouthenge 2008 festival in Grasscroft near Oldham - where I live More About: Band , Local
One Man Band
2009-05-29 23:40:00 The last time I saw a one man band perform, it was Johnny Lowebow at his shop in Memphis. I don't know exactly if you'd call this blues, but certainly it is squarely in a blues tradition. Here he is playing Katrina Dog.Johnny Lowebow is by no means unique as a cigar-box guitar player. There's quite a strong tradition happening exploring these home-made instruments. Here's Dr. Oakroot.Another fantastic one man band was Joe Hill Louis. He was recorded commercially for Sun in Memphis in the 50s. I love his groove. Here's the Hydramatic Blues. Great title!Another well-known one man band is Jesse Lone-Cat Fuller. He's famous for San Francisco Bay Blues, but I quite like this version of John Henry. Mr. Fuller invented an instrument he called the fotdella, a foot-operated percussion bass that used six bass strings a body, foot pedals and padded hammers. Great idea. Let's go out with Mike Whellans, human juke box. More About: Band
Proud Mary
2009-05-29 14:03:00 This song gets me! More About: Mary , Creedence Clearwater Revival , Proud , Proud Mary
Friday Funny - Battle of the Guitar Heroes
2009-05-29 09:01:00 Battle of the Guitar Heroes Originally uploaded by MarkCann More About: Funny , Friday , Battle
It's the Birthday of T-Bone Walker
2009-05-29 01:49:00 T-Bone Walker was born on May 28, 1910 and he passed away due to a stroke on March 15, 1975. He was an American blues guitarist, singer, pianist and songwriter who according to Wikipedia;was one of the most important pioneers of the electric guitar. His electric guitar solos were among the first heard on modern blues recordings and helped set a standard that is still followed. He was ranked #47 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.I call that one the Gods of Guitar.File under;blues music T-Bone Video More About: Birthday
Koko Taylor Recovering from Surgery
2009-05-29 01:22:00 According to an Alligator Records Press Release;Koko Taylor , 80, Grammy Award-winning "Queen of the Blues," is recovering from surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed. The surgery was performed on May 19 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Her doctors anticipate a full recovery. Taylor is not accepting visitors or phone calls at this time.Taylor's most recent live performance was at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN, on May 7, 2009. She performed her signature song, "Wang Dang Doodle," after receiving the award for Traditional Blues Female Blues Artist Of The Year. This was Taylor's 29th Blues Music Award, making her the recipient of more Blues Music Awards than any other artist. In addition, she has received the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award, which is among the highest honors given to an American artist. Her most recent CD, 2007?s Old School, was nominated for a Grammy (eight of her nine Alligator Records albums were Grammy-nominated). She won a Grammy ... More About: Surgery
Don't Panic
2009-05-28 13:49:00 I just want to say that I'm not above posting the odd bit of accordion music over here....(hang onto your hats)Check out the mean blues accordion on this piece by Los Bad Boys del Valle.We really do live in a world museum these days, don't we? Not too many years ago, it would have been really unusual to hear a conjunto/norteno outfit incorporate blues riffs into their set. I love the way the accordion player switches between accordion and harmonica - and what a surprise to hear Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues materialize. More About: Panic
Joyful Noise
2009-05-28 13:41:00 Was sitting in with Buddy Guy at age 12, became an official member of the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. Married to Susan Tedeschi.Joyful indeedDesdemonaWith Allman BrothersWith t'wife here More About: Noise
Going Down Slow: A Compliation
2009-05-28 09:01:00 I have always thought that the blues standard Going Down Slow is one of the saddest songs of all time.Some of my favorite lines from this song are;"Please write my mother and tell her the shape that I'm in""Don't send no doctor, cause the doctor can't do me no good"Please consider these versions;mp3s of Going Down Slow @Amazon.comGoing Down Slow by Little Walter.Going Down Slow by B.B. King.Going Down Slow by Johnny Winter.Going Down Slow by Muddy Waters .Going Down Slow by Howlin' Wolf.I better stop now, because there are so many great versions of this song. My favorite which I can not find a video of is BB King and Bobby Blue Bland's version. Good stuff. More About: Eric Clapton , Hopkins
Jumping aboard
2009-05-27 23:57:00 I want to thank Fitz for inviting me to post on SqueezeMyLemon! Some of you may know me from my regular hang-out. I live in Toronto Ontario Canada and for my first post here, I'd like to celebrate a local performer who has performed over the years with the likes of Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, John Hammond, Spencer Davis and Willy DeVille. In Toronto just about everybody I know has been at a Paul James Band show at some point or another. I first saw him perform at a club called Nags Head North back sometime in the early 80s. His band opened for and backed up the amazing Bo Diddley. I should also mention that The Paul James band also played at my wedding to the lovely Tuffy P back in 2001. Here's Paul James showing what he can do with the Bo Diddley riff. Joint out BackBy the way, the bass player for The Paul James Band for many many years was the late Brian Kipping. Those of us involved in the art scene in Toronto knew Brian as a fabulous painter as well as a fine musician.Finally, here... More About: Jumping
Have I told you
2009-05-27 12:48:00 I don't tell people that mean much to me often enough! More About: Van Morrison , Told
It's the Birthday of Junior Parker
2009-05-27 09:01:00 Funny How Time Slips AwayJunior Parker , who was also known as Little Junior Parker and "Mr Blues" was born on May 27, 1932, and he passed away on November 18, 1971. He was a successful and influential Memphis blues singer and musician. He is best remembered for his unique voice which has been described as "honeyed," and "velvet-smooth". He was posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001. More About: Birthday
Decoration Day - Memorial Day
2009-05-25 09:01:00 Again I find myself thinking about Memorial Day and where it comes from, and its connection to the blues. I have heard songs by several of the prewar bluesmen like Sonny Boy Williamson I, that mention Decoration Day. So I thought I would do a little research on the topic.Here is just a bit of what I found;Some sites mistakenly credit Howlin Wolf as the writer of this song and say that Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller) covered his version. But I remembered hearing a version of the song titled Decoration Blues done by Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee Williamson) which made me think that the song had an eairlier orgin.Decoration Blues Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee)(John Lee Williamson)Sonny Boy Williamson I - vocals & harmonicaYank Rachell - mandolin & guitarJoe Williams - guitarRecorded March 13, 1938 Aurora, Illinois, Leland HotelAlbum: Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938Lord, I had a womanShe was nice lovin' in ev'ry wayLord, I had a womanShe was nice lovin' in ev'ry wayLord...
I Feel Like Going To Church - Eric Bibb - In My Father's House
2009-05-24 09:01:00 I really enjoy Grammy Award nominated singer songwriter Eric Bibb's music. He captures the spirituality of the blues well. He has many gospel blues songs that showcase the sounds of bouzouki, mandolin, accordion and gospel music. He seems to be inspired by bluesmen like Leadbelly who seamlessly married gospel music with blues.Eric Bibb @Amazon.com More About: Church , House , Feel
Blues Song In The Spotlight: Big Bill Blues
2009-05-23 09:01:00 Big Bill Blues Lord my hair's a-rising, my flesh begins to crawlAw my hair's a-rising, my flesh begin to crawlI had a dream last night baby, another mule in my doggone stallNow there's some people said the Big Bill blues ain't badNow some people said the Big Bill blues ain't badLord it must not have been them Big Bill blues they hadLord I wonder what's the matter, papa Bill can't get no mailLord wonder what's the matter now, papa Bill can't get no mailLord the post office must be on fire, the mailman must undoubtedly be in jailI can't be a wagon, since you ain't gonna be a muleMmmm can't be a wagon mama, since you ain't gonna be a muleI ain't gonna fix up your black tradition, I ain't gonna be your doggone fool Big Bill Broonzy @ iTunesBig Bill Blues: Big Bill Broonzy's Story as Told to Yannick Bruynoghefile under;music, blues, lyrics, Big Bill Broonzy More About: Song , Spotlight
Friday Blues Funny - Raven Symone Does Koko Taylor
2009-05-22 09:01:00 This clip from the Cosby Show of a young Raven Symone lip syching the Koko Taylor song "I'm A Woman" is too funny. Koko Taylor - I'm A Woman mp3 @Amazon.com More About: Funny , Blues , Friday
Help The Blue Shoe Project
2009-05-20 22:12:00 Help The Blue Shoe Project by donating here >>> Donar Bridge Donation page or How to Double Your Donation.The Blue Shoe Project is a Grammy award winning 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity whose mission is to educate youth about the rich culture, history and heritage of Blues music through engaging programs featuring acclaimed blues musicians.Founded in 2004, The Blue Shoe Project has reached more than 47,000 students from across Texas. Our education programs cultivate a true appreciation for and valuable understanding of the global impact blues music continues to have on our culture and cultures around the world.Please see www.blueshoeproject.org for full details.And while you are there, buy their 2007 Grammy Award-winner Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year. Click image below for full details.
New Release - Sonny Landreth ? 'Levee Town'
2009-05-20 09:01:00 Levee Town I'm always bragging on Sonny Landreth, when I answer questions over at Yahoo Answers. When ever people ask about blues guitar players of today who are putting out good music, he is one of my first recommendations.This album has been a while comming, five years to be exact. But I think it has been worth it. I don't like to use too many superlatives when I write about a new ablbum because it usually takes some time to figure out just how good it is, but in this case it is clear, this is good.Good on many levels, good songs, good singing and very good slide guitar playing. I have to say that Mr. Landreth is probably one of the best, if not the best blues slide guitar players around.On this album there are special guests Stephen Bruton, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, and Jennifer Warnes. Combine that with production from Mike Post, and you have a very nice presentation. If you lik zydeco you will love the song "U.S.S. Zydecoldsmobile." I also enjoyed "Turning With The Cent... More About: Release
Blues Song in the Spotlight - Sitting on Top of the World
2009-05-20 07:38:00 The folk blues song Sitting on Top of the World has been done by so many great musicians over the years that I thoght I would do a post on it.It was originally written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon, core members of the Mississippi Sheiks, a popular country blues band of the 1930s. According to Wikipedia;In May 1930 Charlie Patton recorded a version of the song (with altered lyrics) called ?Some Summer Day.? During the next few years cover-versions of "Sitting on Top of the World" were recorded by a number of artists: The Two Poor Boys, The Famous Hokum Boys, Big Bill Broonzy, Sam Collins, Milton Brown and Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys. After Milton Brown recorded it for Bluebird Records the song became a staple in the repertoire of western swing bands."Sitting on Top of the World" has become a standard of traditional American music. The song has been widely recorded in a variety of different styles ? folk, blues, country, bluegrass, rock ? often with considerable variations a... More About: Blues , Song , The World , Spotlight
?Stomp the Blues Tonight?
2009-05-19 07:57:00 A link here to brucebears - get your feet tapping. Duke Robillard's web site here - full of terrific stuffTo Stompjazz dance featuring heavy stamping of the feet derivative of Africanist dance movement vocabularies - or then againSome advance news - this album is out in the UK in early June and the vibes are good.A welcome recent commentDon't forget the best chicken picker around! Duke Robillard!!!Bruce Bears here (you may remember me as Toni Lynn Washington?s producer/keyboardist/general handyman?). I?ve been playing with The Duke Robillard Band for a while now and have to give you a heads up on the bands new CD ?Stomp the Blues Tonight ?? I feel it?s the best CD I?ve played on yet in my career, and I think it may stand up as one of Duke?s best ever! I?m not hyping you either? ?Stomp! The Blues Tonight
Zydeco Album In The Spotlight - Lay Your Burden Down by buckwheat Zydeco
2009-05-18 18:51:00 Lay Your Burden DownTrack Listing1. When The Levee Breaks (featuring Sonny Landreth) 5:15 2. The Wrong Side (featuring Sonny Landreth) 4:28 3. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah 3:37 4. Don't Leave Me (featuring Trombone Shorty) 4:46 5. Back In Your Arms 4:29 6. Throw Me Something, Mister 3:577. Lay Your Burden Down (featuring Warren Haynes) 5:22 8. Time Goes By (featuring Steve Berlin) 4:05 9. Ninth Place 3:23 10. Too Much Time 2:59 11. Finding My Way Back Home 4:40Down load the track Ninth Place for free @Amazon.com More About: Spotlight , Album , Buckwheat
Patience - Virtue
2009-05-17 11:41:00 I found this track Angola Patience Blues - Robert Pete WilliamsEven more desperately I found Serenity More About: Virtue
Source of the Blues?
2009-05-17 07:46:00 This is a tribute from Ali Farka's son using his original guitar.His music is widely regarded as representing a point of intersection of traditional Mali an music and its North American cousin, the blues. The belief that the latter is historically derived from the former is reflected in Martin Scorsese?s often quoted characterization of Touré?s tradition as constituting "the DNA of the blues". Touré was ranked number 76 on Rolling Stone?s list of ?The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time?. More About: Blues , Source , Ali Farka Toure
Blues Song In The Spotlight: John The Revelator
2009-05-16 09:01:00 Son House's version of this song is the definitive version as far as I am concerned. But I'm trying to not be such a purist, and this song is a good jumping off point.Lyrics of John The RevelatorFrom WikipediaThe lyrics below are Blind Willie Johnson's version of "John the Revelator". Subsequent versions feature a variety of substituted verses and different interpretations of Johnson's lyrics.[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals Tell me what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals Now who art worthy, thousands cried holy Bound for some, Son of our God Daughter of Zion, Judah the Lion He redeemeth us, Jesus bought us with his blood Now tell me who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who... More About: Blues , Song , Depeche Mode , Spotlight
Diligence - Virtue
2009-05-15 11:41:00 I think of diligence as hard work - I guess Blues was used by prisoners on the Chain gangs or further back by slaves to combat boredom, fatigue etc. Anyway - an excuse for some memories. Work SongsNegro Prison SongsBob Dylan - I always think of how revolutionary this video seemed to be at the time. I have diligently watched and read many times More About: Virtue
Electric blues
More articles from this author:2009-05-15 09:01:00 According to Wikipedia;The electric blues is a type of blues music distinguished by the amplification of the guitar, the bass guitar , and/or the harmonica. Electric blues is performed in several regional subgenres, such as Chicago blues, Texas blues and Memphis blues.The electric blues first emerged as a fully-fledged genre in the mid-1940s. The initial wave of U.S. electric blues musicians inspired the British blues scene of the 1960s, which included artists such as John Mayall & the Blues breakers, Cream, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds and the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac, as well as rock groups such as The Who, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.Though one of the most famous and arguably the best guitarist, was Stevie Ray Vaughn. He Brought the music of electric blues to a new level, inspiring and exposing it to a vast crowd which made this genre even more popular then it was previously.John Mayer was first inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughn's playing though he took a more pop-so... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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