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Q&A with Jazz musician/teacher Costas Baltazanis, demonstrates the strong notions of Jazz and other musical forms

"Jazz is a universal language and the greatest way to exchange ideas with musicians from different parts of the world. I have played with people from almost every nation. Meeting and collaborating with musicians from different cultures and backgrounds is definitely the biggest journey ever."

Costas Baltazanis: The Odyssey of Jazz …

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Q&A with Blues phenomenon Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, hails from Clarksdale is one of today’s leading blues torchbearers

"I feel like music kind of gives us the answers that we can’t just convey out with words. So, I definitely agree with that for sure. Music has always been a spiritual experience; I take it very seriously and for me it’s always been about feeling. I can definitely agree to that."

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: The Colossus of the Blues…

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Q&A with founder/director of MusicFor Pantelis Gertsos, an active musician and teacher with appearances in various musical ensembles

"I would like the teaching of music in a more meaningful way in secondary schools. I would also very much like to see a link between music and various other fields of study."

Pantelis Gertsos: MUSICFOR(ce) for All

Athens, Greece-based electric guitarist, tutor/teacher and director of Musicfor (who runs guitarfor) Pantelis Gertsos is…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 28, 2023 at 9:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Greek musician Voodoo Drummer (aka Chris Koutsogiannis), amazing addition of tribal and traditional rhythms

"Music is Devil’s work so we must make a deal and set the controls…"

Voodoo Drummer: Swingin' The Passion 

VOODOO DRUMMER released Erik Satie’s “Gnossienne No 1” in…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 25, 2023 at 11:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Manx blues roots guitarist/songwriter Davy Knowles, music and song based on his life experience

"If we want future generations to obsess over what you or I may class as ’blues music’ you need a more commercial and accessible ‘host’ to open that door. People like Jack White from the White Stripes. Or The Black Keys did it for a whole legion of folks. Took it to the mainstream. You see it with John Mayer too. But just to go out and play (wonderful!) Albert King covers or the like… it’s not going to achieve that same level - no matter how…

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Q&A with Canadian duo of Campbell & Johnston - vintage blues-rock and roots with titbits of folk & country

"Things usually take a little longer than ya think, a little more work, and the path never looks quite like you thought it would. Pick as many brains as you can. Don’t work with jerks no matter what they have to offer. Try to be authentic and don’t take yourself too seriously. And remember, you can fail at your back up plan too, so you may as well do what you love."

Christine Campbell & Blake…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 21, 2023 at 12:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Tom Holland, without a doubt one of the finest purveyors of classic Chicago Blues guitar styles

"There will always be an audience. Young people in the United States tend to come to blues and jazz later in their lives, but there are still younger people interested. Everywhere else in the world, blues and jazz is very well received and respected, and there’s a younger fan base. A lot more so than in the US. There’s always a new fan made every day, and someone else gets excited by this music, and it will carry on for many more…

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Q&A with founder/director of the Blues Alive festival Vladimir Rybicka, one of the longest running blues events in Europe

"I think it's the traditional Czech humanity and understanding. The fact that blues was partly a banned genre during the communist era also contributes. There was also a defiance against non-democracy and thus an understanding of this music. Today, young audiences can be attracted by the variety of blues music and the fact that blues stands at the core of practically all modern music genres (if you can listen well...)"…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 19, 2023 at 8:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Texas-based guitarist Jason Elmore, back to classic hard-rock sounds of the 1970's through the 1990's.

"I think it's very important to have a healthy mix of technique and feeling. I feel like rock guitar leans more towards technical proficiency and blues tends to focus more on feeling and less technique. The problem with either approach is that too much technical proficiency can often start to sound a little too mathematical or academic and relying completely on feeling and ignoring technique can often sound boring and can be too stale or…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 18, 2023 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with roots/blues singer-songwriter Lisa Biales, Ohio-based musician move easily through various musical styles

"The Christmas season brings up so many emotions and memories of childhood and family, happiness and sadness, excitement and despair, and Christmas music is the soundtrack for these experiences. I like to think that everyone has a favorite Christmas song or record that brings them joy."

Lisa Biales: The Soundtrack of Christmas

Big Song Music…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 17, 2023 at 11:30am — No Comments

Q&A with veteran multifaceted musician Sam Morrison, he has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz

"My music is the aura of where I am at physically, emotionally and what makes me happy and satisfied. It’s enjoyable and intoxicating to create. The ultimate creation can be relaxing or energizing, enlightening, enriching, an awakening and always rewarding. That’s the main meaning and goal of my life in music."

Sam Morrison: Whatever... Jazz Sutra…

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Q&A with blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Jon Geiger, one of Southern California's hardest-working blues men

"I have no fear of the future for that kind of music… What I miss I guess and what I hope for is more venues to do such in, and for club owners and the like to realize that if they build it, people will come… And to trust that music that comes from that place will always be needed… and people will always look for it… Because it is a soul healer…"

Jon Geiger: Rockin' The Blues…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 14, 2023 at 9:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Matt Pascale, an Italian singer guitarist songwriter who loves to play electric, acoustic & slide guitar.

"Think the most important lesson I have learned but this also applies in private life is to understand who is in front of you, always be kind, and smile at anyone, the guys in my management will think about the rest. I've always been used to doing everything on my own, from dealing with gigs, to tour logistics to accounting, now luckily, I have people who are part of my team and who helped me do anything, without them I couldn't make it. We are a good…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 11, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with singer/songwriter Randy Lee Riviere, delivered an album with today’s blues/rock anthems as well as Americana’s rootsy vibes

"Don’t give up. If you make a few bucks, record an album! If you get the slightest of ideas, stop and get it down. iPhones are awesome in this regard. If I had one of these my whole life I’d have about 5,000 more songs in my catalogue! Music is work. It’s just like everything else: you get out of it what you put into it. Not to give up on the dream. And try to enjoy the…

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Q&A with Swiss based musician Pierre Omer, a mix of swing, strange easy listening, film noir soundtrack and experimental

"I feel the worst music is being listened to by the most people. I wish it would be the other way around!"

Pierre Omer: Tropical Breakdown

Ten years after reaching the earth, Pierre Omer and his Swing Revue are back, as fresh and energetic as ever with a brand-new album! With «Tropical Breakdown», album is due October 27 on the faithful…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 10, 2023 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with prodigious creator/producer Tom Hambridge, a Four-time Grammy - winning producer, songwriter, & drummer

"I believe music can heal and educate people. Music can be used for social change and can help break down walls bring people together."

Tom Hambridge: The Real Power of Music

Tom Hambridge is a Four-time Grammy™- winning producer, songwriter, & drummer for his production work on three of blues legend Buddy Guy’s most critically acclaimed…

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Q&A with modern blues guitarist/singer Chris Beard, personal connections to the blues were forged with the living blues men

"It's pretty simple...be true to yourself. Figure out what you want, what you are capable of and go for it. You have heard this before, but the adversities along the way will break you or make you stronger, hopefully, the latter."

Chris Beard: Nothin' But A Blues Heart

Chris Beard is a modern blues guitarist and singer like no other. His personal…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 6, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Rock/Blues guitarist Michal Kulbaka, sold his soul to rock n' roll, toured extensively with various bands

"Music became too corporate and too over produced. All that mainstream music it seems very sad, dull like it wants you to be depressed. Music is not as important for younger generation life like it was before. From teaching experience, a lot of younger kids don't even listen to music anymore."

Michal Kulbaka: Rock'n'Roll is Here to Stay

Michal…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 2, 2023 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Q&A with world-renowned blues rock guitarist Gary Hoey, mix feeling, phrasing, technique, authenticity, and tone

"My hopes, for the future are that more original artist will come out that make a statement in a positive way with music. My fear is that artist don’t make the royalties they used to, and they were to continue to struggle to try to make enough money to do what they love."

Gary Hoey: The Highway Blues of Life

World-renowned blues rock guitarist…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on October 2, 2023 at 8:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Portland based multitalented musician Chad Rupp, hot on the heels, funky, swinging, rockin’, soulful blues

"Music is a universal language and much like it’s sister Mathematics, it is implicitly truthful. It has the ability to cross all barriers and reach all hearts. My hopes are that we use it to communicate more. It’s a powerful way to speak and be heard."

Chad Rupp: Standing At Oregon Crossroads

Based out of Portland, Oregon, a town with a lot…

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