A music aficionado-turned-record producer shares his indelible memories of life on the road and in the studio, working with such artists Sleepy LaBeef, Irma Thomas, James Booker, Solomon Burke, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Ruth Brown.
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Concert Review: Beth Hart at Wilbur Theatre
Blues singer Beth Hart wields the hammer of the gods with easy finesse but also deep emotion.
Blues Album Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s “662” — A Mature Triumph
662 will appeal to hard-core blues fans along with those who want more of a hyphenated blues sound, be it blues-rock, blues-funk or blues-pop.
Rock Album Review: Van Morrison’s Latest — A Boatload of Rockers and Bellyaching
Prickly and polemical tunes are surrounded by some of the most enjoyable music Van Morrison has made in years.
Concert Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram — A Rising Star, For Real
At 21, “Kingfish” Ingram is being heralded as the blues’ brightest new star. And at his first headlining gig in Boston he earned the title.
Blues Album Review: Jimmy “Duck” Holmes’ “Cypress Grove” — Old Fuses With New
In Cypress Grove, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes’ deep Bentonia guitar remains pure and present, while his vocals, which have never sounded better, are solid and vibrant throughout.
CD Review: “Down Home Blues: Detroit” — A Matter of Gratitude
Collectors and serious blues fans will want to own this invaluable set.
Music Interview: Digging into “Porcupine Meat” with Bobby Rush
Singer Bobby Rush is not just a world-class entertainer, but also one of the last masters of traditional blues.
Book Review and Appreciation: Murray Talks Music, and So Much More — the Legacy and Lessons of Albert Murray
Murray Talks Music shows how brilliant Albert Murray could be even when he didn’t have time to polish his prose.
Music Review: Bluesman Buddy Guy at 79—Born to Play the Blues
Today, Buddy Guy’s vocals are as fresh and project as strongly as on any of his classic recordings.