Tag Archives: Big Jon Atkinson

Kim Wilson delivers some scorching blues on latest release Slow Burn

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike

It probably comes as no surprise that, listening to the recent box set of The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ early years, it was some of the bluesier numbers from the band that most caught our ear. So we were of course delighted … Continue reading →

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New album from Willie Buck and Bob Corritore will have you, too, saying Oh Yeah!

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike

We’re keeping things focused on Chicago after our last post with a look at the latest collaboration from harmonica ace Bob Corritore, who, although he’s called Phoenix, Arizona, (where he owns and frequently plays at the legendary Rhythm Room blues … Continue reading →

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Harp ace Bob Corritore & friends blow through the crossroads with Don’t Let the Devil Ride!

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Mike

We’ve talked here before about some of the terrific collaborations of which harmonica master Bob Corritore has been a part over the years, including recordings with the likes of piano great Henry Gray, guitarist John Primer, and Chicago bluesman Tail … Continue reading →

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Kim Wilson delivers old-school Blues and Boogie on latest solo release

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Mike

Harmonica player and singer Kim Wilson has done a lot of fabulous stuff through the years, not only as a founding member of the long-running Thunderbirds band whose name includes that same adjective and for which he continues to serve … Continue reading →

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John Primer, Bob Corritore celebrate latest album with Rhythm Room release party

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Mike

Even those of us seemingly afflicted by “Born Under a Bad Sign” syndrome (you know, where “if it wasn’t bad luck, [we] wouldn’t have no luck at all”) can experience a small stroke of good fortune every once in a … Continue reading →

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Blues vets Primer, Corritore reunite for Ain’t Nothing You Can Do!

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mike

Despite the current political mood, this spring seems to be one of much collaboration in the blues music world, with new joint projects out or on the way from the likes of Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, Charlie Musselwhite and … Continue reading →

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My Feelings Won’t Be Hurt

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Mike

With All Hallows’ Eve already upon us, here’s another frighteningly good, talk-free episode of our BluesPowR Radio Hour to help get you through the witching (or any other) hour, this time featuring music from Sugar Blue, the Nick Moss Band, … Continue reading →

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Harmonica player Bob Corritore, rising singer/guitarist Big Jon Atkinson host House Party at Big Jon’s

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Mike

We’ve told you here before about some of the terrific collaborations Chicago-born harmonica player Bob Corritore has recorded in recent years, teaming with industry veterans such as Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, and John Primer, to name just a few. Though … Continue reading →

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