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Q&A with Jamiah "Deacon Denzel” Rogers - a lifelong journey to spread blues and happiness wherever he goes

"I want my music to affect people in a spiritually positive outer-body experience. I want to inspire all ages, Male and Female, to show them that anything is possible with God, hard work, discipline, and dedication."

Jamiah Rogers:

The Baddest Young Chicago Blues Man

Jamiah was 1 of 2…

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Q&A with Corey Lueck, frontman of The Smoke Wagon Blues Band, one of the finest original Canadian band

"I believe it’s important to preserve the blues and all roots music in general because it speaks to the human heart like no other form before it or after it and its role in society will always be that."

The Smoke Wagon Blues Band: Jam Blues

Featuring whisky-stained soul vocals, funky blues harmonica, slick R&B/roots guitar, swinging piano…

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Q&A with Neck Barham, his unique sound "Trap Blues" used the modern attraction of trap music to resurrect the ghosts of blues

"My hope is that the blues will never die. As much as it might fade away from the public domain, there will always be a Neck out there hollering and rambling. My fear, or rather, my discomfort, is the disrespect it gets, the systematic omission from our proverbial history books. I believe the blues should be studied as the greatest philosophy and artform of American history."

Neck Barham: New Roots…

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Q&A with legendary Italian prog ensemble Acqua Fragile, vocal harmonies, odd tempo signatures, romanticism, aggression, theatricality

"I miss that noble combination of sounds and silences with references and meanings. Today, most music makers donʼt even know what silence is… Music of the past would provide a spectrum of positive vibes and hope for the future. Todayʼs mainstream, with a few exceptions, sounds like an insult when not ‘causing disgust down to not caring for the future of humankind."

Acqua…

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Q&A with Canadian legendary musician Dave Bingham of The Ugly Ducklings, singer-songwriter and harmonica player

"I miss Originality. Period. I know it gets harder and harder, but there are many new artists around that have managed it. It’s not like it’s necessary to create a new genre. Just do it your own way – don’t follow a formula, follow your own lead. People love something original. Give them yourself. It’s easier than trying to be somebody else."

Dave Bingham: Noise From The North…

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Q&A with Mark Pszenny, hailing from the midlands of South Carolina, offers a soulful but edgy rock blues show

"The blues is at the heart of almost all American music, it must be preserved, fostered and carried forward for generations to come. If, not we may eventually lose the human element from the crux of all music."

Mark Pszenny: Funky Blues-Rock Vision

The Pszenny Project, hailing…

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Q&A with veteran British blues musician Dave Thomas - has toured, lived and recorded all over the world

"Soul, for me, is by far the most important thing. As Buddy Guy said recently "the blues don't lie". The best blues music tells the truth straight from the heart. You can hear the depth of a man's soul through his voice."

Dave Thomas: Road To The Blues

A veteran of the British blues bloom in the 1960’s Thomas has toured, lived and recorded all…

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Q&A with Aussie harp blaster/singer Phil Coyne, echoing the ghosts of ‘50s Chicago blues, with new attitude

"I think blues just one of those things where if I didn’t have it, I would feel there was something missing. Somehow like a hole in the spirit somewhere, and I'd be a lot sadder. Blues is such a part of me, and has been for such a long time and it’s given me so many experiences, so many friends, I'd be a shell of myself."…

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Q&A with Texas based, Canadian bred musician Sue Foley, considered among the very top tier of blues stars

"I think in general young people are looking for something to feed their spirit, with all the technology that we lean on, I think more, and more people are just looking for something real to hold onto. What could be better than the blues? So, it's actually a good time for BLUES and I'm very optimistic that it will. It will keep growing and new audience."

Sue Foley:…

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Q&A with British drummer Dylan Howe, best known for leading his jazz groups and many recording credits as a sideman

"I miss the great grooves, chord changes, smart heartfelt lyrics and feeling of what happened in the 50-70’s - especially in black America. I’m not sure if music will really be that important again. Also, the middle 8’s and the virtuosos - where have they gone? (!)"

Dylan Howe: A Cultured Drummer

Born in London in 1969,…

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Q&A with Multi-Grammy winner Paul Avgerinos - new Christmas album full of ambient new age holiday cheer

"The melodies are so perfectly crafted and catchy that you just can't help but hum and sing along. And Christmas is such a fun time of the year with decorations, parties and gifts. Even a grouchy old Scrooge will give in and crack a smile eventually."

Paul Avgerinos: Om, Serene Shanti Noel!

Multi-Grammy® winner Paul Avgerinos…

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Q&A with New York Blues Hall of Famer Vito Liuzzi, a veteran musician/producer, who spans all forms of music

"The Blues is all about the human experience. Blues is really the foundation of all music past and present. It gets to the heart and soul. Tells stories of joy and pain, loss and recovery, enlightenment, frustration, cheating, stealing, unfaithfulness."

Vito Liuzzi: Music with Power & Emotions

New York Blues Hall of…

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Q&A with soulful singer; guitarist; and songwriter Kevin Burt, Iowa-based musician pays tribute to the late great Bill Withers

" Bill Withers' songs give timeless, emotional, insightful commentary on being. Love, loss, family, community, friendship, politics, just being. That never goes out of style.  He has given the world anthems for celebration, heartbreak, unity, life. For sure he has for me."

Kevin Burt: Tribute to…

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Q&A with “The Master Chef” Dan Baird, Georgia Satellites' frontman talks about his new project The Chefs

"The traditional rock and roll band already has transitioned to the 50’s jazz combo. Small devoted audiences. Not much of a chance to break through, although it does happen. But the world has moved along. You can cry and wail, but the world has moved along. R&R has joined jazz, swing, dixieland, blues, REAL country in being mostly forgotten by the masses. Musicians will go back and mine those veins over and over, but as far as the general public, all…

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Q&A with legendary artist Barry “The Fish” Melton, an iconic member of San Francisco’s psychedelic music scene

"I believe - particularly in the 60's - the music of my generation had a significant socio-cultural impact because music was a primary mode of communication for youth and the counterculture back then. Today, of course, there are many different modes of communication - not only for young people, but people of all different ages, backgrounds and political views. Here, in the San Francisco Bay Area, the counterculture was held together by a handful of…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on November 28, 2023 at 11:00am — No Comments

Q&A with multitalanted Rafe Klein of The Name Droppers, veteran rock ‘n’ rollers with the blues in their hearts

"A lot of songs can be inspired by social or current events. I want music to be something that takes the listener back to a familiar place or person, when they hear that song or music again."

Rafe Klein: Rock n' Blue(s) Diamonds

Veteran rock ‘n’ rollers with the blues in their hearts, The Name Droppers, have toured the world backing blues rock…

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Q&A with Collins Kirby, founder of New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival, celebrates the art, music, and history

"Music is ingrained in the culture of New Orleans more deeply than in other cities.  The traditions are practiced and upheld with a reverence, dedication and honesty that can’t be found elsewhere."

Collins Kirby:

New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival

The 8th annual New Orleans Cigar Box…

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Q&A with New Orleans Folk Rock Diva Lilli Lewis, "the grand-daughter" of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Odetta

"Music is life-affirming, the breath moving through the body has the ability to remind the body that it lives, and that breath intoned can remind a voice that it matters."

Lilli Lewis: The Black Rose of Americana

Beloved New Orleans Folk Rock Diva Lilli Lewis is releasing Righteous Babe Records label debut, "All is Forgiven" on December 1,…

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Q&A with prodigious songwriter, Kimberley Rew - an important and influential figure in new wave and alternative rock

"Thanks to recording, we can still hear the music of the past. In fact rock’n’roll (and jazz before it) wouldn’t have happened the way it did without the mass media. We can also recreate the music of any previous time by playing live, any night, any place, wherever there’s a stage, a microphone and an audience. This applies to equally to a classical orchestra or a rock power trio."

Kimberley Rew: The…

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Q&A with veteran blues/rock guitarist Bryan Bassett of Foghat, has over 40 years experience as a professional artist

"My father told me to find what you love to do, make that your life and figure out how to make money from it. Best advice ever. I spent most of my adult life on a musical journey, and even through the ups and downs I loved every minute of it."

Bryan Bassett: Blues/Rock Conversations

Bryan Bassett has over 40 years experience as a…

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