All Blog Posts Tagged 'Records' (21)

Q&A with Blues legend Rick Estrin, leader of the musically fearless, wildly entertaining band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

"The popularity of the Blues always goes up and down, but it’ll never die. Right now, there’s a whole new generation of exciting young blues artists emerging who’ll keep the music alive and who’ll keep spreading the news to future generations."

Rick Estrin:

The Nightcats Hits Keep Coming…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on April 12, 2024 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Q&A with intelligent blues artist Katie Henry, part of a new generation of talented and passionate young musicians

"It’s as if the Blues is at the roots and Music, is the tree. We need to preserve the roots and keep them watered so that more and more music can grow from them!"

Katie Henry: Goin' to the Heart and Soul

Katie Henry is part of a new generation of talented and passionate young artists currently reshaping the blues landscape. The New Jersey-born…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 29, 2024 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Florida-based Swami of swamp rock JJ Grey, unforced talent and deep feeling, blend of southern rock and blues

"Life is life. All influence and creativity comes from that for me. My music has only been me telling the story of that life."

JJ Grey: Southern Blend of Music & Stories

JJ Grey, the Florida-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and creator of the band Mofro, released his new album, Olusteen (2024), it’s his first…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 23, 2024 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with harmonica master Chris O'Leary, ranks among the blues and roots world’s most talented unsung heroes

"My hope is that younger generations will fall in love with this music much like I did ... My fear is that they’re not being exposed to Americana is big amongst younger audiences in my opinion Blues should be a bigger part of that. When you talk about American Music Blues is woven into, and provides the bedrock for everything Rock country R&B jazz etc. so if you’re talking Americana. What’s more American than Blues."…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 1, 2024 at 8:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Nashville-based multitalented John Heithaus of The Rock House All Stars and Qualified Records

"It’s all about the song and the songwriter. Without the songwriter, there’s nothing to get excited about. The creative synergy of the songwriters and the tracking band is another important touchpoint."

John Heithaus: Music City's Music Man

The Rock House All Stars, an ensemble of sixteen musicians is led by co-producers John Heithaus and the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 29, 2023 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Mark Samuels of Basin Street Records, a Grammy Award-winning record label based in New Orleans

"New Orleans music is a big label that covers many styles and that is because there are so many influences in our city. Check out our Los Hombres Calientes. In one album it can take you from Brazil to Haiti to the Dominican Republic to Cuba to Jamaica and to New Orleans. There is Funk, Rumba, Salsa, Jazz, Blues annd more all in one album."

Mark Samuels: Dance on The Basin…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 12, 2023 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Gordon Ashworth (Olvido & Mississippi Records), keeps the beautiful music vital and accessible on quality albums

"Music is an incredibly powerful force, I think it is the most immediate vessel for expressing emotions, it is made entirely of vibrations and we are all standing bodies of water ready to receive those vibrations."

Gordon Ashworth: The Spirit of Music

Gordon Ashworth is an American musician and visual artist whose primary field is experimental…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 10, 2022 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Sallie Bengtson of NOLA Blue & Blue Heart Records - a music aficionado with a heart full of blues

"Music is a powerful emotional vehicle for expression of human feelings, and therefore will always be intertwined with all aspects of the human existence."

Sallie Bengtson: A Heart Full Of Blues

Nola Blue, Inc. is owned and operated by Sallie Bengtson, a music aficionado with a heart full of blues. Sallie has a degree in Business Administration…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 6, 2022 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with multitalented Eric Corne (Forty Below Records), an award winning producer/engineer and songwriter

"I prefer to focus on the great music of today and just learn from the past. My fears for the future are that there is so little monetary reward for artists that many give it up."

Eric Corne: Positive Vibrations of Sonic

Founder and President of Forty Below Records based in Los Angeles, Canadian Eric Corne is an award winning producer/engineer and…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 20, 2022 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Kurt Rosenwinkel - an undeniable impact on music in the 21st century

"Music has always had a power to change lives and even to change society. Music is a powerful social force. I think it always gives strength to people in difficult situations, much like we are experiencing now. Music gives us hope, it gives our soul relief from the struggles of the world and can be a motivator of change. I want my music to be a touchstone through which people can feel the unity of humanity and the beauty of the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on April 28, 2020 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with archivist, poet and photographer, Tate Swindell, the founder of San Francisco-based Unrequited Records

"Destroy all egos and attain emptiness."

Tate Swindell: The Sūtra of The Beats

Archivist, Poet and Photographer, Tate Swindell is the founder of Unrequited Records, which specializes in poetry records released on the vinyl format. The latest release was an album of rare Gregory Corso readings from the late 1970s that included previously…

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

Earwig owner Michael Robert Frank talks about his project “Cadillac Baby’s Bea & Baby Records: The Definitive Collection”

"Blues music origins and the concept of a 'Bluesman" or "Blueswoman" originated within the folk tradition within local communities with a shared cultural, historical social, economic and political experience."

Cadillac Baby’s Bea & Baby Records:

Music, Wisdom & Life Experience…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on August 16, 2019 at 12:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Blues Caravan 2018: Mike Zito, Bernard Allison, Ally Venable - the blues titans of nowadays and tomorrow

"Ruf Records is a proven home of Blues and New Blues and has been for almost 25 years, Thomas Ruf is a true believer in the genre."

Ruf Records Blues Caravan 2018: Mike Zito, Bernard Allison, and Ally Venable

This is no ordinary club tour. This is the Blues Caravan 2018. If you’ve followed Ruf’s rolling revue since it started life in 2005, you’ll…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on September 27, 2018 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Founder of Cleopatra Records, Brian Perera talks about the philosophy and mission of label based in LA

"Music brings cultures together. That is as true today as it was in the early days of rock."

Brian Perera: Pharaoh of Rock n' Roll

Brian Perera is the founder of Cleopatra Records, based in Los Angeles.…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 2, 2015 at 11:30am — No Comments

Interview with Michalis Matthaiou of G.O.D Records - a vinyl label that specializes in psychedelic gems

"The psychedelic culture comes from the beginnings of mankind's history. In every culture since the ancient times, there are references to psych-o-drastic plants and their affect in mythology. "

Michalis Matthaiou: Garden Of Dreams…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 14, 2014 at 10:11am — No Comments

Steven Dolins of The Sirens Records, on mission to preserve authentic Chicago blues, gospel and jazz

"I think jazz and blues is played with a lot of emotion so people appreciate that and therefore there is a devoted following."

Steven Dolins: Sirens Sings The Blues

Dr. Steven B. Dolins, is the founder of The Sirens…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on August 20, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

Drummer/ producer Mark Carpentieri talks about his label M.C. Records, Odetta, Ruth Brown, and Alan Lomax

"The blues means life. Musically, spiritually, it fills me up and makes me whole."

Mark Carpentieri: True Blues Music

Mark Carpentieri started M.C. Records in 1991; blues has…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on May 23, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

West coast guitarist Scott Abeyta, the owner of Rip Cat Records talks about Long Beach scene & his blues cats

"I love the raw emotion that the blues invoke.  It gives me chicken skin....LOL."

Scott Abeyta: High energy excitement

Rip Cat Records is the brainchild of Scott Abeyta, guitarist for Whiteboy James and…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on April 29, 2012 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records talks about Louisiana Red, Luther Allison, Jim Gaines, & European Blues

"Work hard and be honest all the time. Speak the truth. Make the best quality possible your goal in everything you do."

Thomas Ruf: The Blues against the blues

Thomas Ruf made his first stint into the music…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on March 27, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Here’s your chance to be heard



How would you like to have a chance to have one of your songs featured on our new promotional release? We here at Melodic Revolution Records are always searching for great new music to promote. We usually send out a free promo CD sampler with every CD we sell from any of our online stores. So we are…

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Added by Melodic Revolution Records on February 19, 2011 at 12:19am — No Comments

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