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Q&A with sensitive musician and spiritual person, Jeremy Spencer, a master of slide and of vaudeville lightness

"For the good, the true and the beautiful, although in some cases the warning ‘message’ or ‘feel’ of a song or piece of music can be good and true but not necessarily beautiful."

Jeremy Spencer: The Pilgrim Music

Early Life: Born on 4 July 1948, in West Hartlepool, Northern…

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Q&A with veteran drummer and singer Mark Stutso of The Nighthawks, backing up some of the historical blues musicians

"My hopes would be for the music to stay as real as possible. Much music has become computer music to me. Drum loops that sound like real drums. I say, why not use REAL drums! I don't like a keyboard patch for horns. Auto tune has been used in a way where a duck, cat and a dog can sound like the three tenors! That is what worries me about modern music."

Mark Stutso: American Roots…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on January 7, 2024 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with legendary British drummer and songwriter, Colin Allen - played with some of the most famous names of music

"So be prepared to move on and continue on your chosen path, mostly that’s your only choice. Just be yourself at all times and tell the truth as you see it. Being in all the bands I was in was a lot of fun most of the time, but it takes patience and self-confidence - your inner spirit will often have to survive troubling times, but it’s well worth it, because playing music will always beat doing a job you don’t like."…

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Q&A with UK-based rising natural talent Elsie Franklin, a great finger style blues, slide guitar player and singer

"I think there have been times in the past where music has made a real difference to society, and that will forever be inspiring. For me however, I hope that playing this style of music keeps the incredible history of the genre alive today. I also hope that my music brings joy to some people. Playing shows where you can see people smiling, tapping their feet, maybe even dancing? That’s what I do this for! If my songs can provoke something in even a handful…

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Texas guitar slinger Jim Suhler talks about self-titled debut album of Texas Scratch and the Lone Star's scene

"I miss the old musicians. They'll be no more Albert Collins or Freddie King. My hope for the future is to stay healthy and keep pushing."

Jim Suhler: Texas Scratch, Lone Star Blues

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Q&A with Emanuel Casablanca, a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, painter, and actor

"The only thing I can say I really miss from blues of the past is the songwriting, specifically the punchlines. I feel like blues these days is all about being or becoming a guitar-god. Nothing gets me more than listening to Seeds of Reed by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells."

Emanuel Casablanca: 

Strung Out on (blues n' rock)…

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Croatian musicians Boris Hrepić Hrepa & Antonija Vrgoč Rola of Sunnysiders talk about their new album "27 Stitches"

"I thing love and passion for music, and blues especially, is before any race, language and age differences. For me it is especially worth in male-female matter. Blues is above every difference."

Sunnysiders: 27 Stitches of Blues Creative

Sunnysiders started in June 2010 as a duo by the singer, guitar, ukulele, harmonica player and a songwriter…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 31, 2023 at 7:30am — No Comments

Q&A with expressive and talent singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster - she mixes a wide palette of American song forms

"I like for my music to be that reminder for people to just be kinder to each other, really. Especially with this album that I just put out “Healing Time” it’s really what it is, it’s just a reminder to be kind, be good to yourself, be gentle with yourself first and I think people learn by watching how other people live."

Ruthie Foster: The Healing Time of Blues…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 30, 2023 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with magnetic lead vocalist Garnetta Cromwell, found inspiration in Gospel, Blues, Country, and classic Soul

"Life to me is something I cherish, due to all my trials and tribulations, of which I am currently writing my life story. I feel that each person’s life should stand out not blend in, once you blend, you will never take chances and be creative."

Garnetta Cromwell: Time To Shine

Garnetta Cromwell is a classic soulful Blues artist that delivers a…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 29, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with multitalented Dutch artist René van Commenée, creating music, (sound) art objects, theatrical performances, and pyro technical spectacles

"Art, whether it’s music, visual, dance, film; any form is important in our lives. Early humans made art already; look at the wall paintings found in caves, or the flutes that were found. I don’t think we can survive without art. There are many people who think they can, a subject more and more heard in society now rightwing politics are becoming stronger and stronger. They think it is a hobby and there should be no more funding from society…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 27, 2023 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Minneapolis-based harmonica player Paul Barry, specializes in Chicago and West Coast Jump Blues

"I miss seeing all the originators that I would see sometimes seven nights a week back in the 1970's and 1980's. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us, but I was so fortunate to see and talk with many of them and even play with some of them."

Paul Barry: Blowin' Like Hell in Twin Cities

Twin Cities based harmonica man Paul Barry…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 27, 2023 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with Raphael Wressnig, one of best organ players nowadays, funk edge for a unique listening experience

"I think the most important thing in life is to be happy. That does not only apply for the life as a musician. I would think this applies to life in general. I think that all “black” music is about to “have a good time”. It doesn’t matter if it is afrobeat, soul, samba, salsa, reggae, funk or blues. Most of them celebrate joy and happiness. I think this is quite different to European music or classical music."…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 21, 2023 at 8:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Boston-based Tokyo Tramps (Satoru Nakagawa & Yukiko Fujii) triumphant blast of bluesy, soulful Rock And Roll.

"I think the blues of the past had a raw sound – emotions, rhythms, voices, guitar phrases, everything feels organic and original. I do understand that it’s not easy to create your own original blues now, after so many great artists have developed it in many ways, but I believe we can find something new, something different."

Tokyo Tramps: Fearless Music Hearts…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 20, 2023 at 11:30am — No Comments

Q&A with renowned maverick Bluesman Son of Dave, One-man harmonica beat-box experience, a timeless artist

"The music gotta be born from some simple emotions. This aint paint-by-numbers. Once you can express the most basic lustful, groovy, angry or mournful feelings with a few notes and the right rhythm then you need the technique to shape it into a tune with parts and layers. The technique that comes from learning why something doesn't work, and discipline to throw it out and try different."

Son of Dave:…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 19, 2023 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Italian duo Giudi e Quani, fusing the power and purity of rock and punk and the spirit of soul and blues

"I hope that what really matters will never change, the human spirit, the bond we have with the others and ourselves, and that music will always be able to remind us of this power and that it will find its way to strive and be reborn over and over."

Giudi e Quani: The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock & Roll

Giudi e Quani is a band formed…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 19, 2023 at 10:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Canadian musician Brandon Isaak, a dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins

"The blues has always been a social commentary and will continue to be in the future. It’s always talked about the human condition and the life of the average person. This confirms we’re all just people struggling to survive."

Brandon Isaak: One Step Closer to Blues

Born and bred from Whitehorse, Yukon and now based in Vancouver…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 19, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Chicago-based veteran blues musician Tom Morris aka Illinois Slim - Blues with soul and feeling

"What I miss nowadays is that so many of the guys I used to work with and play with have passed away. There are very few younger people playing the blues. I think if that doesn't change, the survival of the music is in trouble."

Tom Morris: Illinois Slim Plays The Blues

Tom Morris (aka Illinois Slim) is a veteran American blues guitarist,…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 17, 2023 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with veteran rock concert photographer Jim Summaria, whose photos have been capture the Rock history

"Music, I believe is the greatest art form because it can create so many different emotions. It mostly makes people feel good and that is really needed in today's world. I want people to look at my work and just for that brief viewing moment have an enjoyable feeling."

Jim Summaria: Rock n' Roll Lens Passion…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 16, 2023 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with British Rock legend Graham Parker - veteran singer-songwriter in top form, offering up a new album

"Don’t listen to anyone, don’t let anyone sway you from your musical convictions. Ideas and advice are the last thing I need! I don’t need them cluttering up my head."

Graham Parker: Squeezing Out Sparks 

Graham Parker’s first album of new material since 2018, LAST CHANCE TO LEARN THE TWIST (2023, Big Stir Records),…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 15, 2023 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with strong and versatile vocalist Zakiya Hooker, carrying the blues torch confidently into the new generation

"Blues is a part of all music. The younger generation has reached back and infused the blues in their music of today. Each generation has to grow up to realize how important the Blues is to their music and understand how it broadens their sound and feel of their music."

Zakiya Hooker: Keeping The Blues Real

Her newest 9-tracks…

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