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.
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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.
Fuse Blues CD Review: Blues Spirit Catcher—Ironing Board Sam Beats the Odds Again
Blues feeling remains as unpredictable as ever. Who would have guessed that its strongest incarnation this year so far would be Ironing Board Sam’s Super Spirit?
Fuse Concert Review: J. Geils Band and Ian Hunter — Funky Humor, Street Wisdom, and Sweaty Groove
You could walk from Inman Square to Harvard, see Muddy Waters or John Lee Hooker play, and have your whole worldview changed.
Fuse Remembrance: Bishop Lee Mitchell — An Appreciation
A beloved figure to both the local gospel community and deep southern soul collectors, Bishop Lee Mitchell has passed following a long illness.
Fuse Concert Review: Violinist Regina Carter’s Ancestral Magic
Violinist Regina Carter and her band drew the audience in with a sustained mood of intimacy, warmth, and unfailingly beautiful playing.
Book Review: “Do Not Sell at Any Price” — A Delightful Book on Those Who Collect Vintage 78 rpm Records
I like to believe that I’m not loony, that, unlike certain 78 collectors profiled by Amanda Petrusich, I have a perspective on all this.
