All Blog Posts Tagged 'Texas' (21)

An Interview with Kathy Murray & Bill Jones, combined their vision into the Texas music experience

"Because roots/blues music is real and vital, and it makes you feel something, like a release of true emotions. And even if it’s a sad song, feeling something real makes a person feel good."

Kathy Murray & Bill Jones: Austin Blues Love…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on March 9, 2013 at 11:30am — 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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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on February 11, 2013 at 1:30pm — 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 Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on January 30, 2013 at 11:00am — 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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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 Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on December 21, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Q & A with guitarist Mike Crownover of No Refund Band: It's not only our name, it's also our policy

"Blues is a confession of the soul it is almost like religion, so my hope is that the religion, which is the Blues, never dies."

Mike Crownover: No Refund Band…

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Texan harpman Ted Vaughn talks about Willie Willis, James Harman; and Lone Star's juke joints

“The blues knows no boundaries. It's real. It is no respecter of people’s social status, color, or nationality”

Ted Vaughn: Damn Right We Got The Blues 

Ted Vaughn was born and raised in Texas and has been…

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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 Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on December 4, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with Texan Aaron Burton: The musical heritage of Texas through the prism of the folk blues

"Life - I believe everyone has experiences that could be put to music."

Aaron Burton: Old recipe of blues

Aaron Burton is a young Texan guitarist, mandolinist, and…

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An Interview with story-teller Byron Dowd, a soulful songwriter and musician of Texas Oklahoma border

"Blues and roots music will be around as long as the world continues to spin. I believe the reason for its longevity is simple…it’s real and from the heart."

Byron Dowd: Brotherhood lineage

A soulful…

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Texan harmonica player Memo Gonzales talks about his first blues steps and local scene

"Well Blues was a part of my life growing up like rock-n-roll. They were intertwined into the culture that also defined 'American Music'."

Memo Gonzalez & The Bluescasters:…

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Texas Roadhouse Bluesman, Leo Hull talks about his groove travel on the "Lone Star" route

"The Blues is what we once were, it’s who we are, and it’s who we may become, it’s impact touches the sole."

Leo Hull: The essence of Blues…

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Guitarist/ singer Shawn Pittman talks about Sam Myers, Double Trouble, Jim Gaines and Texas Blues

"It (Blues) is a language unto itself that represents humanity at it’s core. Simple truths in life."

Shawn Pittman: Edge of the Blues World

Although he’s often closely associated with the Lone Star State since…

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Lone star bluesman Lincoln Durham talks about Son House, Tom Waits and his own paths in Blues

"I think blues took a wrong turn in more recent years. Blues has become a bad word to many."

Lincoln Durham: New soul to old soul…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on August 2, 2012 at 12:00am — No Comments

Texas harpman Sonny Boy Terry talks about "Clyde" Copeland, Joe Hughes, Uncle John, & Lone Star Blues

"Good writing is usually about a good story that you can see in your mind as the words are sung. But great songwriting is often torture to get out."

Sonny Boy Terry: Houston Blues Blow…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on June 6, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Texas blues/rock singer Nina Van Horn talks about Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, Odetta, her book, & blueswomen

"The heart keeps the failures, the soul inspires you and the brain tells you to sing it!"

Nina Van Horn: Hell of a Woman

Nina started as a dancer, even sung Opera and…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on March 14, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with Texas manager/ journalist Abby Owen: Blues are had by all of us at one time or other

"Texas Blues is more guitar driven and maybe less of the harp? It has more of a country and western swing with a touch of Rock n Roll."

Abby Owen: Lone Star on her Heart…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on March 11, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with Texas blues guitarist & avid dirt bike rider Mike Morgan: We need the younger generation to start listening to blues.

"I love the pure sound and feeling of the blues."

Mike Morgan: Rider on the Texas Blues Storm…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on February 26, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

An Interview with Huston blues guitarist Leo Aston: My music comes from every part of me, and then some.

"The Blues means a sense of loss to me." 

Leo Aston: The Thrill is Gone

The Leo Trio are, Leo…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on December 26, 2011 at 7:30pm — No Comments

The brand new blood of Texas blues, Hamilton Loomis talks about his mentors Albert Collins, Bo Diddley & Johnny Copeland

Hamilton Loomis: Modern, funky & fun

Much like fellow funkster Lenny Kravitz, Loomis played every instrument on his debut and ‘Ain’t Just Temporary.’ The debut entitled ‘Hamilton’ was under Grammy consideration, an…

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Added by Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE on December 20, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

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