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An Interview with fabulous Sal Valentino of Beau Brummels and Stoneground: I love the life I'm living

"When I hear Louis Armstrong sing "What a wonderful world" I can share that thought with those I love."

Sal Valentino: Peace, Love, Unity & Respect

Sal Valentino (born Salvatore Willard…

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Poet John Yamrus talks about the Jazz & Blues, Poetry, Miles Davis, Jack Kerouac, and Bukowski

"The music of Miles Davis has taught me a LOT about poetry. Listening to Miles Davis has taught me to respect the intelligence of my audience. It’s taught me to respect the silence."

John Yamrus: Say what you got to say, and get out of the way…

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Multifaceted artist Richard Barone talks about the Beats, Greenwich Village, David Amram & Greek Gods

"Both the Blues (in music) and the Beats (in words) did the same: expressions in words and music of the human condition in all its glory."

Richard Barone: The spirit of New York

Richard Barone is an acclaimed…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on June 6, 2013 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Blues duet of Matt Baxter & Jake Sampson, evoke the spirits, power and memories of pre-WWII bluesmen

"The blues is timeless music because it tells the story of everyday struggles that are as true today as they were in the past."

Matt Baxter & Jake Sampson:

Haunted Blues, Back to Roots…

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Italian blues master Stefano Zabeo talks about Alexis Korner, James Cotton, his project, and local scene

"The blues is a music alive, and you can’t set its limits if you don’t wanna kill it. Of course you won’t find the blues nowadays in the same form and shape as it’s been in the past. But that means that the blues is still alive as I said."

Stefano Zabeo: Deep Groove…

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Interview with Dr. Maya Angelou, a muse who captivates audiences through the sheer beauty of her words

"My hope is that we develop enough courage to develop courage. To try to have, try to learn to treat each other fairly, with generosity and kindness. That’s my hope."

Dr. Maya Angelou: A Muse In Our Midst…

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Interview with Argentinian Hernán “Chino” Senra, a leading figure of Barcelona’s Blues and Swing scene

"The blues by itself is just a language; the message is on the interpreter.  Its a way of expression that gets near to everybody"

Hernán “CHINO” Senra: Resophonic Barrio

Chino is one of the leading…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 30, 2013 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Talking with Merryl Jaye, an artist who captures on canvas the emotion and spontaneity of blues & Jazz

"Blues and jazz can and does exist today as deep feelings and sadness for inspiration never changes...We can all relate to situations that create the feeling of loss, loneliness and emptiness at different times in our lives..."

Merryl Jaye: Melodic Colors…

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Talking with poet/ writer Russell Streur of (on-line poetry bar) The Camel Saloon about the Muses

"Music is amused that poetry needs a month to celebrate itself.  Poetry is not amused that music is amused."

Russell Streur: When the man loves the Muse

Russell Streur is a born-again dissident…

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Interview with Swiss musician Richard Koechli, who had the vision to combine the Blues with Celtic music

"Celtic music is - as Van Morrison said - the white people's Blues. It's the same injured and sensitive soul, the same intensity (of course without the typical 'blue notes')"

Richard Koechli: Blues with no Borders…

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Interview with Den­nis Loren, one of the most influential visual artists in the history of Rock n' Roll culture

"When you understand that secret and leave yourself open, it can happen to you too. I go to that same 'head space' for both my art and my music."

Dennis Loren: The Art of Freedom…

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Interview with Eric French, a New England Rock n' Blues musician with an introspective acoustic streak

"The blues shows up in art, in literature, in food. Blues is such an ingrained part of culture and society in the places it has found footing, that it’d be impossible to remove its influence."

Eric French: The Blues Messenger …

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Swiss screenwriter Martin Witz talks about The Substance, Dr. Albert Hofmann, and the psychedelic art

"The music during a trip has a huge influence – along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and so on."

Martin Witz: The Substance of immaculate perception

Martin…

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Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

RIP Ray Manzarek

Thank you for your music, your wisdom and for helping us all break on through to the other side.…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 21, 2013 at 2:30am — No Comments

Interview with New Yorker Jimmy Wolf, a musician who brings a new and exciting energy in blues & rock

"I think real blues is all over the place these days if people open their minds, look and listen."

Jimmy Wolf: The Shaman of Blues

Jimmy Wolf is a…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 20, 2013 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Talking with original bluesman Bill Sims Jr., a burning torch where passed the light of Blues in the world

"All experiences are food for songs and the blues, the Blues is an oral tradition and any story is story worth telling."

Bill Sims Jr.: Born Into The Blues

The Blues has many distinct origins…

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Talking with southern rocker Jimmie Van Zant, loyal to tradition and legacy of authentic Southern culture

"Music goes through so many phases that easily loose direction and become considered fads’… they have no concrete heart or soul."

Jimmie Van Zant: Feels Like Free Bird…

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Southern blues/rock guitarist Christopher Satterfield talks about new revival of Southern music culture

"Music is your medium of expression, your message and what you want to say as a human being to others. Music is a gift to be shared and enjoyed."

Christopher Satterfield: Pride and Joy…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 15, 2013 at 8:30pm — No Comments

An Interview with THE GREAT Shuggie Otis: Οne of the mythical musicians of Blues Soul & Rock history

"Blues means to me first of all my black ancestors which is the music that they played at the cotton fields. A lot of that music had to do with everyday things."

Shuggie Otis: The Prince on throne…

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Talking with Virginia based The Bush League: JohnJason Cecil, Shane Parch, Royce Folks & Debbie Flood

"If you have been hurt by humanity, then you can understand the blues." 

The Bush Legue: A picture painted for your ears

Richmond, Virginia based The Bush League began in March…

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