Michael Limnios Blues Network's Blog – April 2012 Archive (62)

Professor of ethnomusicology, Dr. David Evans talks about Al Wilson, Hammie Nixon, Jack Owens, & his big road blues

"Blues speaks to the human condition, everyday life, and universal themes."

David Evans: Doctor of the Blues

David Evans has been…

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An Interview with Chris Barron & Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors: Tight combo & natural chemistry

"Blues is the first sound a baby makes"

Spin Doctors:  Let the Good Times Roll…

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Harpman Wallace Coleman talks about Robert Jr. Lockwood, King Biscuit Blues Fest, & his label Pinto Blue music

"What is missing today is the FEEL from the old days.  They don’t play Blues with a feeling anymore."

Wallace Coleman: True Man Blues

As a…

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West coast harmonica player Brian Brazil talks about Norton Buffalo, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, & Palomino Nightclub

"The Blues is a strong feeling of knowing, but in that knowing you have to do something."

Brian Brazil:Live Wire Blues Power

At age 16, Brian Brazil discovered the blues recordings of Little Walter Jacobs,…

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An Interview with agent/manager/musician Steve Hecht, director of Piedmont Talent: Blues music is like religion

"Our agency motto says all I need to say, “As Honest as an Agent Can Be”!

Steve Hecht: Think young!

Born in 1962 in New York City, Steve graduated from the State University Of New York at Binghamton where he earned a BA in…

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Blues/rocker Dan Lawson talks about South Dakota's bike week, Jeff Beck, Mark Farner, Duane, & his guitars

"It’s dedication and passion in what you do that will be reflected in your music.  Surround yourself with positive and good people."

Dan Lawson: Music is infinite

Dan Lawson’s reputation as one of America’s premiere guitar…

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Norwegian guitarist/singer Andreas Stamnes talks about his own blues way and the local blues scene in Norway

"The blues for me is actually quality of living."

Little Andrew: Groove the happy feeling



In 1996, Andreas Stamnes entered…

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"Captain" Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad talks about Joplin, Zappa, 60s era, his Cherokee roots, and Jesus

"Follow your dreams and put your heart and soul into it because you're only going to get out of something what you craft-fully put in it..."

Mark Farner: The Captain of Free Spirit

Mark Fredrick Farner was born in Flint,…

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An Interview with Italian bluesmen Lorenz Zadro & Valter Consalvi of True Blues Band: Tifosi Blues

"I can recommend to always play what you feel inside, and fuckin’ all the rest!!!"

Lorenz Zadro & Valter Consalvi: Blues Made in Italy…

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Guitar amp pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88

The guitar amp pioneer and founder of Marshall Amplification passes away

Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall - dubbed "the Father of Loud" for creating kit used by some of the biggest names in rock - has died aged 88.

Mr Marshall, who…

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Music journalist & liner notes writer Bill Dahl talks about the Soul, Blues, Motown, Disco, Little Milton, & Bear Family

"I miss the passion, the subtlety, the intensity, the grooves, and the musicianship of those old days!"

Bill Dahl: Ultimate Jukebox

Bill Dahl is a freelance music journalist…

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Bulgarian activist/ blues-rocker Vasil Georgiev (aka Vasko The Patch) talks about the blues from the dark side of the wall

"I got a trouble with The Blues, but The Blues got trouble with me…it’s my life…"

Vasko The Patch: Blue Jean Blues

Vasil Georgiev…

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British blues singer & DJ Connie Lush talks about Jazz FM, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, & Al Green

"Blues will never go away, it may fade but it will always be at the root of all music."

Connie Lush: No feeling, no blues…

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An Interview with Pete Farmer, multitalent musician & craftsman of foot drums: No gimmicks, no fake sounds

"It is nice to have a blues song come through me, rather than holding up inside and poisoning my emotions."

Pete Farmer: Keep Up the Beat…

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Brit author and musician Mel Wright talks about British blues boom, Juke Boy Bonner, Son House, & Big Boy Crudup

"You have to have passion and commitment for playing but as to making a career – get some professional advice"

Mel Wright: Beyond The Blues

Mel's experience of…

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An Interview with Canadian guitarist/singer Richard Carr: Discover Blues music at some point in their lives

"The blues means many different things to many different people. There is something for everyone when it comes to the Blues."

Richard Carr: Artistic blues outlet…

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An Interview with Austrian singer/songwriter Meena Cryle:The pure & natural life is the secret about the Blues

"In the music I found something about myself and I found a healer."

Meene Cryle: Feel the Dream…

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An Interview with France singer/songwriter Pascale Frossard: The Blues is a true musical and social barometer

"It’s very difficult to write in French on Soul music, Blues or Jazz. Doing sound the words in rhythm and find words that sound musical."

Pascale Frossard: Blues Sans Frontières…

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An Interview with Canadian slide guitarist/ singer John Campbelljohn: Be passionate. Never give up.

"As we all know the business of music had changed because of the new digital world. But blues will always be performed and played by real people or it cannot reach the fans!"

John Campbelljohn…

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