Results tagged “blues”

Quinn Sullivan: The Blues as Young as They Come

Thursday, May 16, 2013
The respected blues powerhouse that is Buddy Guy has added another feather in his illustrious cap by the discovery of magical guitarist, Quinn Sullivan. The real surprise? The kid's only 14-years old.

By Matt Rowe

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New Music for Old People: Hypnotic Blues

Friday, December 23, 2011
If you're having a lonely Christmas; if you are a boomer blues lover; if you just wanna escape the Yuletide dementia altogether, this just might be for you.

By Al Kooper

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Jukin' wit de Blues: Muddying the Blues Waters

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Okay, I'll admit it. I own a large and diverse blues collection; but in all of my searching and collecting I didn't know Frampton was a bluesman.

By Dallyon Stymien

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Johnny Winter Gets Back to Roots

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Johnny Winter is an accomplished guitarist who began his storied career as a bluesman at a very young age in Texas. His first album, The Progressive Blues Experiment (1968), gave him the drive to excel further at his craft.

By Matt Rowe

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Let Them Talk: Hugh Laurie's September Song

Monday, August 29, 2011
Actors moonlighting as musicians often get a bad rap. While it's true that some like Bruce Willis and Steven Seagal should think twice before stepping into a recording studio again, there are those who can actually make music and do...

By Mindy Peterman

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Ray Manzarek Returns To His Roots With Translucent Blues

Saturday, August 20, 2011
The music on Translucent Blues is a mix of the old and new. Manzarek's keyboard on the album is reminiscent of his work on Doors cuts like "L.A. Woman" and "Riders on the Storm"...

By Mindy Peterman

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New Music for Old People: Tiny Town, Don Covay, Donny Hathaway, and More

Friday, August 5, 2011
This column is like the title says - its intention is to fill the gap for those of us who were satiated musically in the '60s and then searched desperately as we aged for music we could relate to and...

By Al Kooper

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Johnny Winter: Steady Rollin' Man

Sunday, July 31, 2011
Since the beginning of his career, over 50 years ago, Winter's been giving back to his audience with shows and records that are energetic and musically vibrant. Despite health problems and battles with drug addiction, he's always bounced back.

By Mindy Peterman

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Keb' Mo' Comes Back Home With New Album The Reflection

Thursday, July 7, 2011
The blues is not an easy thing to play. It is a difficult style not only for guitar but also for the individual who claims to be a blues artist.

By Matt Rowe

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New Music for Old People: P. Hux, Julia Fordham, Tommy Castro, and More

Friday, June 10, 2011
Like the title says, this column's intention is to fill the gap for those of us who were satiated musically in the '60s and then searched desperately as we aged for music we could relate to and get the same buzz from nowadaze.

By Al Kooper

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