Archive for Blues Musicians
Nashville will be singing the blues at awards show – Nashville Tennessean
Posted by: | CommentsBlues fans are in for a treat today: Downtown venue The Place will host the 2009 Nashville Blues Awards, which will bring out a crew of well-known local performers and touring acts — including the Dynamites’ Charles “Wigg” Walker; the late Johnny …
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Country Louvin is true to rock, too – Courier-Journal
Posted by: | CommentsCharlie Louvin had been a professional gospel and country musician for years when rock ‘n’ roll came barreling up behind him on the lost highway. He and his brother, Ira, were a top draw as The Louvin Brothers when the kid from Memphis arrived and …
2010 Gilmore Keyboard fest begins public ticket sales Monday for its … – MLive.com
Posted by: | CommentsHenry Butler, April 27: Butler, the New Orleans performer who was a crowd pleaser in the Gilmore festival of 2006, returns with his special jazz and R&B sound. His most recent CD, “Pianola Live,” is a collection of solo piano performances …
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Novices share music at ‘Jazz Academy’ in Columbus – Newark Advocate
Posted by: | CommentsCOLUMBUS — The words “Jazz Academy” might suggest images of teenage prodigies tackling Thelonious Monk or dry classroom lessons rooted in decades-old theory — not exactly welcoming scenarios for musical novices. Yet the dynamics of the night and …
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Concert blends Jewish, Muslim music to create ‘cauldron’ of sounds – MLive.com
Posted by: | CommentsKALAMAZOO — The conflict and misunderstanding about — and between — the warring religions and cultures of the world receives global attention. Yale Strom, a Jewish violinist, composer, filmmaker, writer, photographer and playwright and founding …
Davy Knoles has got those Isle of Man blues – Times Online
Posted by: | CommentsThe capitals of the blues are deeply etched in music lore. Every devotee can plot the historical points on the map, from Buddy Guy’s birthplace in Lettsworth, Louisiana, to BB King’s, in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The new name on that roll of honour …
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Chris Hurst plays the blues – Fayetteville Observer
Posted by: | CommentsJust seeing the variety of talented blues musicians in this area, it made you want to step up your game and take it to the next level,” Hurst said. His four-song EP, “About Time,” has been floating around the city for about a year now, but he expects …
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The fabulous 60s – the Royal Gazette
Posted by: | CommentsHoward Rego is back again – with another great fundraiser for the Bermuda Society of Arts. Following on the huge successes of his earlier shows, ‘The Booze Brothers’ and ‘The Motown Soul Revue’, the promoter and professional drummer is promising …
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Show support for local musicians at The Place – Leaf Chronicle
Posted by: | CommentsBlues fans are in for a big treat Sunday. The Place is the venue for the 2009 Nashville Blues Awards. The event will benefit The Marion James Musicians’ Aid Society. Additionally, canned and packaged food donations will be collected at the door for …
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FYI honors musicians – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Posted by: | CommentsThe event was well attended by area musicians and fans. “I really like it because there are a lot of quality musicians under one … Best Blues Band — Husky Burnette. * Best Country Band — Channing Wilson. * Best Bluegrass Band — Slim Pickin’s. *
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