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An Interview with Gerard Malanga, poet, photographer & filmmaker who has received worldwide recognition

"I go on with my life as if none of this has ever happened.  I do what I do to make my life in the present tense as simple as possible."

Gerard Malanga: Under the Muse's Spell

Poet,…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 12, 2013 at 1:00am — No Comments

An Interview with brilliant bluesman Lewis Cowdrey, one of the original founders of the Austin scene

"Blues is hard but cheap. Challenging and available?"

Lewis Cowdrey:

The Best keep diamond of Blues…

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An Interview with Irish Johnny Gallagher, one of the finest guitarist in Europe and explosive live entertainer

"The blues is an expression of good and bad in very living man, woman and dog, its with us everyday, all year round, we carry the blues everywhere we go."

Johnny Gallagher: Kiss me, I'm Bluesman…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 10, 2013 at 12:00am — No Comments

Q & A with Kenny Lavitz, an artist and rhythmic explorer who blurs the lines between jazz/rock & blues

"I believe the Blues evolves with us!"

Kenny Lavitz: Flip side of the Blues

Kenny is a gifted artist and rhythmic explorer who blurs the lines between jazz, rock and blues. Along…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 8, 2013 at 11:52am — No Comments

The legendary jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter Donald Byrd passed away on February 4

R.I.P. Donald Byrd

This is a sad for Jazz and rhythm & blues music.

The legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd passed away on February…

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New York poet Frank Messina talks about David Amram, Gil Scott-Heron, and his Spoke n' Roll memories

The prison of the spirit is often self-inflicted. As I say in my poem, Disorderly Conduct, "You have the right to overthrow the king, whose castle's walls your own hands built."

Frank Messina: New York Poetic…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 7, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Small Blues Trap - The Longest Road I Know (2013)

Οι SMALL BLUES TRAP περιπλανώμενοι, θυμούνται τις παλιές καλές μέρες, διασχίζοντας τη λίμνη της φρενίτιδας, ψιθυρίζοντας τους φόβους τους, αντιμετωπίζοντας τα πάντα ως ένα αστείο, αισθάνονται ξένοι με την πραγματικότητα, έχοντας τάσεις φυγής, περπατώντας στο μακρύτερο δρόμο που γνώρισαν ποτέ… κυκλοφόρησαν το νέο τους album με τίτλο:…

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Writer/ poet Peter Conners talks about Grateful Dead, Leary, Ginsberg, and his trips with the Deadheads

"The beauty of both poetry and music – and all art forms – is that once you tap into their power they never cease influencing you."

Peter Conners: Don't be afraid the Deads

Peter Conners is…

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Talking with guitarist/songwriter Tommy Talton, a gifted musician and authentic Southern creator

"Any musical genre that is based on spirit from the heart and soul will continue to move audiences and listeners."

Tommy Talton: Soulful Southern Rider 

Tommy Talton is one of the best…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 4, 2013 at 1:30am — No Comments

An Interview with editor/poet Joan Jobe Smith, a long-time confidante and co-conspirator of Bukowski

"I am a literary anthropologist who loves people and wants to know their souls and hearts and tell their tales."

Joan Jobe Smith: Tales of West Coast Pearl

Joan Jobe Smith, founding editor…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 2, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Talking with Ricky & Micol Davis (Blue Mother Tupelo), a soulful songwriting team like the good old times

"My wish for the BLUES is that the blues "purists" would allow cynicism to leave their hearts."

Blue Mother Tupelo: Southerners Knights

Ricky & Micol Davis are a soulful husband-and-wife…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 1, 2013 at 2:41am — No Comments

German photographer Hans Abry talks about his passion for the music and the Blues Jam at Osnabrück

"If you want to have fun, just do it. If you want to earn money, be really good and uncompromising - or forget it."

Hans R. W. Abry: Blues Jam Images

Hans R. W. Abry is a German…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 31, 2013 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Ann Rabson co-founder of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women died on January 30, 2013

R.I.P Ann Rabson - a friend and great blues singer, songwriter, and piano & guitar player. You'll be missed.

Blues pianist/singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 30, 2013 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Multidimensional artist Jim Colegrove talks about Festival Express '70 and his experiences in the music

"Blues is the Rosetta Stone of music - a key to understanding."

Jim Colegrove: Poetic Notes & Cool Groove

Jim Colegrove has had a long and distinguished career in American music. He was born in Springfield, Ohio and began…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 30, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

Felix Slim - live at ' B L U E S '

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Talking with "Swamp Blues" master Robert "Top" Thomas, a sonic gumbo from Louisiana and Delta roots

"If you feel the emotion and the rhythm of the songs, so will the audience.  Blues music gets to the root of feeling and emotion in our lives."

Robert "Top" Thomas: Swamp Blues Sounds…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 29, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Talking with pioneer artist Genya Ravan: Rock n' Roll priestess came back better and lovely than before

"My philosophy is…if you want it, go for it. If you fall, get up, if you work hard and you will get it…picture it, if you can see it, you can be it."

Genya Ravan: Priestess of Rock n' Roll …

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 27, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Greek Blues Rock band of Phoenix Spell talks about local scene, their dreams, and the legacy of Blues

"Blues Rock is the combination of the soulfulness and heart of the blues with the freedom of rock."

Phoenix Spell: Renewal sounds of past

Phoenix Spell were formed in the fall of 2011,…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 26, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Talking with progressive musician Toney, a risk taking artist wielding a bold swing of unique roots music

"Doesn’t matter your race, color, or creed, blues is universal you don't even have to understand the language to feel its power. As long as people are on this earth, they will sing the blues."

Toney: Live Free, Tell the Truth & Sing the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 26, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Interview with international band of The Elgins, traditional Blues of 40's & 50's from Chicago to Arkansas

"I think there are many great blues musicians and very few Bluesmen today."

The Elgins: The universal language of Blues

The Elgins take a no-nonsense approach to the traditional Blues styles of the late…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 24, 2013 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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