All Blog Posts Tagged 'Billy' (18)

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

"There certainly is an audience for blues music in today's world because the blues is timeless...it's eternal...and there is the potential for even greater audience growth as we explore the ever-expanding musical variations of the art form...it's the main ingredient."

Billy Jones: The Delta Bluez Outlaw

Billy Jones’ voice and guitar work shine…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 14, 2024 at 11:00am — No Comments

Q&A with soul-blues vocalist Billy Price, acclaimed producer/drummer Tony Braunagel to produce new Price's Studio Recording

"I hope that my songs have both humor and passion, and that they are a true expression of my outlook about real life as I have lived it. Many of the songs are personal and are based on feelings and situations that I have felt and experienced. Musically, the songs are influenced by my love of blues and especially of classic soul music, both the southern and northern varieties."

Billy Price: The Voice…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on September 2, 2023 at 11:00am — No Comments

Q&A with multitalented musician Billy James (Ant-Bee), also runs the music publicity company Glass Onyon PR

"I firmly believe that some music contains healing properties that aligned with your subconscious mind can bring about healings as well as joy, happiness and peace. Remember the saying that music soothes the savage beast..."

Billy James: The King Ant-Bee…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on July 17, 2023 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Greek talented musician Billy Merziotis, collaborated with many famous Rock n' Blues artists

"Rock and Blues have become classic genres and as such they will continue to gain new audiences, no matter how big or small."

Billy Merziotis: All The Things You Are

Billy (Vasilis) Merziotis is a Greek guitarist/singer. Born in Athens in 1979, he has written 2 studio albums and 2 singles. He is a composer and lyricist. Through his career in music…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 4, 2023 at 10:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Roots American musician Billy Truitt from Nevada, balance between roots influences and all that includes

"I believe music is a reflection of the times we live in and maybe more historical in accuracy rather than on current issues."

Billy Truitt: Abstract (Roots Music) Truth

Southern Idaho native Billy Truitt began his touring career with Jack Ely and the Kingsmen of Louie Louie fame and was produced by the legendary Bert Burns of Bang…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 9, 2022 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with veteran Soul/Blues singer Billy Price, recognized and inducted as a Pittsburgh Rock ’n Roll Legend

"Artists are people who seek to discover some way of expressing something within themselves that usually remains hidden, and if they are able to tap into that something, other people recognize it within themselves too and respond to it. It may not just be people we think of as artists who are able to do that. A great athlete, a talented teacher, a great doctor does the same thing."

Billy Price: The…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on September 3, 2022 at 9:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Blues Music Award Winner Billy Price - new album 'Dog Eat Dog', will be released on Gulf Coast Records in August, 2019

"African-American music, including blues, soul, jazz, and gospel, may be the greatest artistic achievement of American culture. Its influence has spread throughout the world, and continues to do so. It is hard to quantify or speculate on the ways in which this music has affected race relations, politics, and societies."

Billy Price: The Voice of The Soul…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on July 11, 2019 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Billy Truitt of Vegas Strip Kings, a blues-based Americana sound band from Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Music is as much a refection of our society and it’s problems and strengths and any implications on society is usually an after effect."

Vegas Strip Kings: Eclectic Jackpot

Raised from the ashes of the acclaimed Blind Pig Records project Contino, Vegas Strip Kings is a blues-based Americana sound from Las Vegas, Nevada. With their unique…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 14, 2019 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Veteran multi-talented bluesman Billy Prewitt talks about Otis Rush, Maxwell St. and Ann Arbor Blues Festival

"I miss the old days when I used to hang around mother Blues in Old Town when 7 nights a week you could go and hear Howling Wolf and Magic Sam, Otis Spann just to name a few... At that time in the sixties I had no idea how big and powerful and well known all these guys were in Europe..."

Billy Prewitt: Chicago Blues Winds

Billy Prewitt is a…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on August 13, 2018 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with blues/rock guitarist Billy Hector - a New Jersey state treasure and one of the best shows you'll ever see

"The whole reason blues music exists is because of its social cultural implication. Slavery. Music of dysphoria that has been changed and adapted in America for over a hundred years and gave birth to the Ragtime, Jazz, Gospel Blues Boogie-woogie, Rock'n Roll, and now Rap. The platform for social change now is Rap."

Billy Hector: Funky Rockin’ Blues…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on July 12, 2018 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Billy Arnold (Billy Blues Band) promotes a new generation, along with the classic blues, rock and soul

“I think Blues music promotes diversity, cutting across racial barriers and promoting tolerance. Blues music from the South, migrating to other areas of our country, helped promote equality over the years, and will continue to do so.”

Billy Arnold (Billy Blues Band): From Idaho with Blues

The Billy Blues Band was started in…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 3, 2018 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Q&A with bassist Billy T Troiani, a veteran New York musician who disseminates the Blues fever in Europe

"I learned that money isn’t everything, because your probably not gonna make much playing the blues. You gotta love it, and I do."

Billy T: Hot Blues from Arctic Circle

Billy T was born and raised in New York City, and played…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on March 6, 2017 at 11:30am — No Comments

Greek Blues Scene: Q&A with guitarist Billy Merziotis - walkin' with Rockin' Blues freedom and feeling

"I think that Blues and Rock music had played a main part globally, it criticizes politics, religion and if you let it, it can really set you free."

Billy Merziotis: After Hours Walkways…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 28, 2017 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Brazilian illustrator Butcher Billy - fresh approach, who loves to slice up ideas and imagery in popular culture

"The War of the Worlds. Wipe out human race and then restart the whole thing."

Butcher Billy: A(RT)malgamation

Brazilian designer, cartoonist, and illustrator “Butcher Billy” is an artist with a fresh approach, who loves to…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on November 20, 2016 at 11:21pm — No Comments

Q&A with Pittsburgh-based Billy "The Kid" Evanochko - funky R&B with heart and soul being the main ingredient

"The Blues has taught me about life and people. Most of all, it’s taught me that this genre of music can transcend gender, race, and/ or religion. It means everything to me."

Billy the Kid & The Regulators: The Journey of Blues…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on September 1, 2015 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Veteran drummer Billy Lee Lewis talks about the experiences on the road with the Blues and his friends

"Everyone has had The Blues - be they the sad, downhearted Blues, or the happy, uplifted Blues - all of us, around the world can relate to it."

Billy Lee Lewis: Serve the Song, Keep the Groove…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 24, 2014 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Interview with harpman Billy Watson, an artist whose performances and art exhibitions go hand in hand

"Blues should be improvised and not over rehearsed. Humility makes a good bluesman."

Billy Watson: Human Blues Being

Billy Watson is an artist and entertainer whose live performances and…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on September 27, 2013 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Texan artist/musician Billy Perkins talks about his posters, ZZ Top, Lone Star scene, 70s Rock, and SRV

"To always recognize, embrace and maintain your identity. Do work that you enjoy doing. An artist will always be at his best when he enjoys what he's doing."

Billy Perkins: See the Music

Illustrator and…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 4, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

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