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An Interview with the Muddy Sons, a two-man blues band where respect the past with perception of today

"The blues isn't something you can learn. It's something that just has to happen to you." - Madman Sam

The Muddy Sons: Cross Railroads

The Muddy Sons were created when a South bound train out of Chicago collided…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 5, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Poet and activist Eliot Katz talks about Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffman, music, poetry and activism

"As humans, we need insights and provocative questions in so many different areas of life, including desires, fears, dreams, loss, love, physical and psychological health, ..."

Eliot Katz: Howlin Soul…

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An Interview with storyteller Nick Charles, one of Australia’s premier Roots and Blues finger pickers

"Too many so-called blues players now mistake a barrage of guitar licks, a growly voice and even a stomp box for the blues feel."

Nick Charles: Into the Blues

It’s no surprise that the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 4, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with artist-poet Hedwig Gorski, a multifaceted avant-garde artist of "American futurism"

“Blues is an affirmation of life while acknowledging and empathizing with the living conditions caused by poverty.”

Hedwig Gorski:  

Rhymes and Rhythms of…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 3, 2013 at 1:30am — No Comments

An Interview with Greek American Jeff Pitchell, a dynamic Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist from Boston

"The two main things I can point out is the blues taught me the truth. To me the blues cannot be contrived or fake."

Jeff Pitchell: American Blues dream

Jeff Pitchell…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 2, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

An Interview with Texan Paul Orta, a harpman with master degree from Antone’s "University of the Blues"

"There is a brand new generation playing blues these days and not just in the States. I heard bands from Brazil, Germany etc."

Paul Orta: Mr. Feelgood Blues

Paul Orta born in Port Arthur, Texas was first influenced by Louis Armstrong at the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 1, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

High-energy Florida guitarist Selwyn Birchwood talks about Sonny Rhodes, local scene, and his experience

"If you’re following your heart in the music, you’ll always get what you want."

Selwyn Birchwood: Swampy Florida Blues

The Selwyn Birchwood Band has made a significant impact on fans…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 30, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

An Interview with Rick Harpman Hatter, a bluesman who performs on the streets of Spokane, WA

"The Blues is about Life, past, present, and future…"

Harpman Hatter: Blows the Blues life

Rick BoCook, also known as the Harpman Hatter, is a harmonica player who performs on the streets…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 28, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Fontella Bass, the soul singer who topped the charts with Rescue Me, has died.

R.I.P Fontella Bass

The singer's daughter, Neuka Mitchell, says Bass died at a St. Louis hospice Wednesday night of complications from a heart attack suffered three weeks ago. She was 72. Bass had also suffered several strokes since 2005.…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 28, 2012 at 2:00am — No Comments

Writer Bill Ectric talks about the Beats, his travel experience in Mediterranean, and the novel Tamper

"Be confident in yourself and follow your dreams."

Bill Ectric: Tales of Brave Ulysses

Bill Ectric wants to erase the line between mysticism and science, often blending the genres of mystery, science…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 24, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013

"The Blues is not like any other…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 23, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Saxophonist Brahja Waldman talks about the Jazz, poetry, and the level of musicianship with soulfulness

"Blues lyrics are like poetry. And jazz leaves a lot of room for words. Rock music is also connected to poetry. Poetry and music. It was bound to happen."

Brahja Waldman: The legacy of great souls…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 23, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with New Yorker Will Hanza, blending of music, to a constant search for the profound

"I think much of the older music wasn’t so set on being commercialized as the stuff we are fed now."

Will Hanza: Intellectual Music

Will Hanza is a gigging musician, band leader, composer, engineer and music…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 22, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with Larry Bernal & Steve Gilbert of H-Town Jukes, Houston's premier old-school blues band

"My wish is that the blues never dies, and that future generations discover, nurture, and grow the blues"

H-Town Jukes: Texas Jukes Fun

In early 2003, at a weekly jam…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 21, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

R.I.P Jimmy McCracklin - He will forever one of the architects of the West Coast blues

Have a Nice Trip Jimmy McCracklin 

Jimmy McCracklin died December 20, 2012, in San Pablo, California. He was as one of the architects of the West Coast…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 21, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

An interview with veteran guitarist Rick Randlett, respect to traditional blues with a modern touch

"My advice is always be yourself; we really don't need more Stevie Rays!"

Rick Randlett: Pure Blues Cream

Rick Randlett is a veteran of the New England music scene. His first discovered the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 19, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

An Interview with Italian Nicholas Righele, a frontman and harmonica player of undoubted artistic skills

“When you play the blues, you bring to the clubs a piece of the history of man; you have to believe in this.”

Nick Righele: When the “Tigerboy” plays the blues

Nick Blues Band was born from…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 18, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

An Interview with painter Miz Thang, an Artist of the Blues, Folk Art, Outsider, and Visionary

"The blues is our evolution and it can be traced back through history. The blues is also our future - listen to it…"

Miz Thang: The Love…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 17, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

An Interview with Flett Brothers of Bluebirds: Louisiana’s #1 Rhythm & Blues / Rockin’ Soul Trio

"Appreciating Blues is maybe the best way I know how to connect with other cultures/ethnic groups in America."

The Bluebirds: Southern Blues Brothers

Louisiana’s #1 Rhythm & Blues / Rockin’ Soul Trio…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 16, 2012 at 8:10pm — No Comments

Meeting Alexis Korner and Humble Pie

Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Cyril Davies, and Long John Baldry are the founding fathers of blue-rock. In 1961, Korner and Davies formed a band called Blues Incorporated. Musicians who performed with Blues Incorporated, at various times, include Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Graham Bond, and Dick Heckstall-Smith, and most of the Rolling Stones.

One of the best concerts I ever attended was Alexis Korner opening for Humble Pie. It must have been around 1971 or 1972 (I know that Dave “Clem”…

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Added by Bill Ectric on December 16, 2012 at 6:45pm — No Comments

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