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Tune into the Weekend: Not just Dear America, but the Whole World’s Got the Blues on Eric Bibb’s latest album
We can’t think of another bluesman or woman as consistently good at what they do as Eric Bibb; although his music may not always be the flashiest or provide for the most diverse of sets, there’s probably nothing that we’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Albums, Tune into the Weekend
Tagged Billy Branch, Eric Bibb, Eric Gales
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Home Free Blues
If, like us, you weren’t able to make it to Chicago earlier this month for its annual free blues festival, then let us help bring some of the Windy City to you with this latest episode of our BluesPowR Radio … Continue reading
Posted in BluesPowR Radio Hour
Tagged Billy Flynn, David M'ore, Delmark Records, Eric Bibb, John Lee Hooker, Linsey Alexander, Mississippi Heat, Sharon Lewis, Tom Bell, Toronzo Cannon
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Born to the Blues
We know we’ve been a little quiet here on The BluesPowR Blog lately, but hopefully this latest edition of our BluesPowR Radio Hour will help make up for that, featuring music from Magic Sam, Johnny Rawls, Mac Arnold & Plate … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Bibb, Jake Chisholm, Johnny Rawls, Jordan Patterson Band, Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea, Kalo, Mac Arnold and Plate Full o' Blues, Magic Sam, Nick Moss
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Good Morning Blues
This latest edition of our BluesPowR Radio Hour is sure to help wake you up on these post-Super Bowl/Fat Tuesday mornings, with strong nods to both Lead Belly – including the opening cover of the blues/folk great’s “Good Morning Blues” … Continue reading
Posted in BluesPowR Radio Hour
Tagged Amanda Fish, Bob Margolin, Colin Linden, Eric Bibb, Jimmy Rogers, JJ Milteau, John Mayall, Laurence Jones, Lead Belly, Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Muddy Waters, Pinetop Perkins, Steve Howell & the Mighty Men, Thorbjorn Risager
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Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau help rediscover Lead Belly’s Gold
Earlier this year, we told you about a terrific new five-disc set featuring the music of blues-folk singer and player Lead Belly, a project that has since received a nomination in the Best Liner Notes category of the 58th annual Grammy … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Daddy Wilson, Eric Bibb, JJ Milteau, Lead Belly, Lead Belly Fest
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James Harman, Anthony Geraci, and Sugaray Rayford top nominees for 37th annual Blues Music Awards
The Blues Foundation has announced the nominations for the next edition of its Blues Music Awards, set to again take place in Memphis in early May. Harmonica player and singer James Harman leads this year’s nominations with five, for instrumentalist-harmonica, … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy T - Nick Nixon Band, Anthony Geraci, Billy Price, Blues Foundation, Blues Music Awards, Brandon Santini, Buddy Guy, Cash Box Kings, Cedric Burnside, Charlie Wooton, Doug MacLeod, Eric Bibb, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Frank Bey, Guy Davis, Jackie Payne, James Harman, Joe Louis Walker, Michael Mudcat Ward, Monster Mike Welch, Otis Clay, Rick Estrin, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Shemekia Copeland, Sonny Landreth, Sugaray Rayford, Victor Wainwright, Walter Trout, Wee Willie Walker
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Spring into the Blues
With the weather warming and signs of spring now all around, here’s a little something you can take with you when you go, whether that’s out and about on the trail, down the highway, or just to your favorite chair … Continue reading
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Tagged Blues Boy Kings, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Dana Fuchs, Eric Bibb, Eric Clapton, Eric Sardinas, Grady Champion, Jimmy Thackery, John Cephas, Johnny Rawls, Johnny Winter, Keb Mo, Liz Mandeville, Melinda, Mike Zito, Otis Clay, Phil Wiggins, Rob Stone, Robben Ford, Robert Randolph, Roly Platt, Rufus Thomas, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Sidestreet Reny, Steve Hill, Vaneese Thomas
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Sugar Ray Norcia, Elvin Bishop and John Nemeth lead latest Blues Music Awards nominations
Last week, we told you about this year’s nominees for the annual Grammy Awards, where the type of music on which this blog focuses is often confined to a handful of categories at best, with now just one dedicated blues … Continue reading
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Tagged Blues Foundation, Blues Music Awards, Bobby Rush, Eden Brent, Elvin Bishop, Eric Bibb, Gary Clark Jr., Janiva Magness, Jarekus Singleton, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Louis Walker, John Hammond, John Mooney, John Nemeth, Johnny Rawls, Johnny Winter, Keb Mo, Marcia Ball, Michael Mudcat Ward, Otis Clay, Rick Estrin, Rory Block, Sugar Ray Norcia, Sugaray Rayford, The Mannish Boys, Vaneese Thomas
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Blues Lyrics of the Week: Don’t Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down
A little spiritual inspiration for a Tuesday morning, although this is good advice any day of the week. Eric Burdon also did a soulful cover of this tune on his Soul of a Man CD a few years back. “You might slip, … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Bibb, Eric Burdon
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