December 2017 Blog Posts (7)

Q&A with Sonny Charles of Backtrack Blues Band - one of Florida's most accomplished and leading blues bands

"Anytime a person immerses themselves in the music and culture rom other traditions, there is much to be learned. In the United States, the emergence of blues music and its acceptance throughout society as a popular form of entertainment played a significant role in bringing people together."

The Backtrack Blues Band: Sweet Home…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 31, 2017 at 2:00am — No Comments

Q&A with singer-songwriter Jim Shaneberger has been a mainstay in the Michigan scene for 15 years and counting

"I miss the reality and rawness of music of the past. Most music today seems so slick and overproduced, as if it was written in an office conference room."

Jim Shaneberger: Vintage Sounds & Vibes

The Jim Shaneberger Band is a group of hardworking musicians hailing from West Michigan. Led…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 21, 2017 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Ilya Portnov one of the most innovative and technically advanced harmonica players in the world.

"Since the Blues plays such an important role in the American music and culture and the American culture is so influential all over the world nowadays I think listening to the Blues and learning about its history can be beneficial to pretty much anyone."

Ilya Portnov: Strong Brew

Ilya Portnov is among the most innovative and technically…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 21, 2017 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Q&A with Martha High, one of the hardest working ladies in show business, sings about love and happiness

"Blues is a feeling, that comes from within. That’s why most blues singers sing with there eyes closed. Most lyrics are written about what they are going through or how they feel about life. It sometimes be sad or sometimes happy feelings."

Martha High: The Soul of…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 13, 2017 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Critically-acclaimed bassist David Goldflies talks about Allman Brothers, seventies, and his experiences in music

"Music of the future (and the now) has some of the best tools I can imagine being used by the new crop of composers, producers, DJs and performers."

David Goldflies: The Sky Is The Limit …

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 13, 2017 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with mastermind of ELOY, Frank Bornemann - the flagship of German progressive rock is back indeed

In 1969, Frank Bornemann founded ELOY, named after the Eloi people from H.G. Wells’ novel "The Time Machine".

Frank Bornemann:

The Vision Of Progressive Rock

ELOY, the flagship of German progressive rock is back indeed and with a lot of noise. We are talking about the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 6, 2017 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Bay Area-based exciting talent guitarist Gail Muldrow - one of the leading lights in the blues field

"There are so many very talented young women artists these day. I didn’t think it was a big deal anymore. Huh. Well we though we were done with racism to. Look at these nuts! As women we know better. Men and women need each other. Get along. The best thing about these times is, we can in the words of the great Grace Slick “Fuck you we do what we want”."

Gail Muldrow: Mojo…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 4, 2017 at 8:00pm — No Comments

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