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Talking with Pamela Beach-Plymell, a publisher and designer underground magazines and books
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An Interview with the Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, a Canadian roots blues duo
"The blues to me expresses the depths of the soul. It’s shaking out the demons."
The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer…
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An Interview with painter/musician Marc Leon: Keep the flame burning - then the Blues will never die
"The main thing I have learned – and am still learning about music and art is, that it is a Never-ending Journey and an on-going Learning Experience.."
Marc Leon: Exhibition colors and…
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An Interview with Don Craine of Downliners Sect: The legendary British band of the beat boom era
"Blues music taps into the dreams, sorrows and fears of all humanity and it has provided me with a great means of self expression."
The Downliners Sect:
Do it and…
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The soul of Bluesmasters, Tim Tucker talks about Hubert Sumlin, Mickey Thomas and Otis & Cassie Taylor
"Blues is the ability to express a feeling through the music. Sometimes, it brings me back down to the ground when I need it."
Tim Tucker: The Truth Of Bluesmasters…
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Veteran Chicagoan drummer Allen Kirk talks about his amazing experiences on the road of blues
"The blues and blues music is a way of life. The way of life can't be a fad."
Allen Kirk: The Blues is Allright
Growing up in the tough west side neighborhoods of 1950’s Chicago, he…
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An Interview with harp player/ radio host Bill Rhoades, the "Godfather" of the Northwest Blues scene
"Blues is music from your heart and soul. People really feel it in themselves and in their feet. Many times it seems like it’s almost a heartbeat."
Bill Rhoades: Harpbeat Attack !…
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Folk blues artist Doug Dickens talks about “Big Boy” Crudup, Pete Seeger and the blues muse
"Music is infectious. It gets under your skin and you can’t let it go. Push your limits, but don’t allow others to define who you are."
Douglas Dickens: …
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An Interview with Finnish blues artist Pepe Ahlqvist, a distinguished member of the European scene
"The blues is strong music. It's a basic thing and a natural thing. You can hear it or feel it all over the world in musical or in emotional way."
Pepe Ahlqvist: Blues in Arctic…
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An Interview with Calatan blueswoman Big Mama Montse: A Priestess of European Blues scene
"I learned how to recognize my deepest emotions and express them without shame and with sincerity. To me, blues is the root from which I take some kind of substance to live..."
Big Mama Montse: Big Voice and Soul…
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Blues lover Jim Themelis talks about Walter Horton, Louisiana Red, Joe Filisko, and Lovie Lee
"Life is always interesting and always changing. It’s all good. As long as you’re alive anything can happen."
Big Jim Themelis: Smokin' Blues Soul
Big Jim is…
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An Interview with singer Habaka Kay Foster Jackson: In embrace of Blues, Jazz and Gospel family
"The Blues is my heritage and so it’s rich with flavors that should be tasted for a lifetime!"
Habaka Kay Foster Jackson: Gospel Voice
The name…
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An interview with Scottyboy Daniel, a strong representative of the newer generation of harp players
"The Blues offers to me a way of expression and a way to tell you story and share your experiences with people."
Scottyboy Daniel: T…
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Greek American videomaker / educator Laki Vazakas talks about the Beat generation and his friends
"Beat means compassionate cool - timeless as opposed to faddish cool; minding your own business but helping out those in need; finding inspiration and courage along the way to express yourself creatively."
Laki Vazakas: Saints &…
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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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An Interview with legendary Phil Alvin of Blasters: Music with archetypical and timeless therefore
"To harmonize between my music and mathematics life styles. Each of those lifestyles has a harmony implicit to themselves but not with each other."
Phil Alvin: …
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An interview with Randy Kaplan, a Los Angeles- based musician, writer, storyteller, poet and artist
"People who can appreciate poetry and music in this way gain empathy and compassion for other people."
Randy Kaplan: Once Upon a Time in Bluesland
In his songs for children and…
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Canadian guitarist Danny Marks talks about Edward Bear, nostalgic 70s, Bluz.FM and his guitars
"For the blues to always rember its roots and always stay relevant in the now"
Danny Marks: Cosmopolitan Multicultural Blues…
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Catalan banjo player Lluis Gomez talks about his avocation with folk, bluegrass and manouche music
"Bluegrass music it's vocal music, and a band music not egos or band leaders, it's family."
Lluís Gómez: The sound of your instrument are…
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- Q&A with Norway-born guitarist Kid Andersen, one of the best blues musician todays and owner of Greaseland studio
- Q&A with artist manager, Jeff DeLia of 72 Music Management, his artists consistently impacting the music landscape in multiple genres
- Q&A with harmonica master Chris O'Leary, ranks among the blues and roots world’s most talented unsung heroes
- Q&A with versatile guitarist /vocalist Levan Lomidze of The Blues Cousins, one of the Best Blues Band in Russia
- Q&A with Soul/R&B/Gospel singer Marcel Smith, a deep musical talent, his voice is seductive and alluring
- Q&A with multitalented Dutch artist René van Commenée, creating music, (sound) art objects, theatrical performances, and pyro technical spectacles
- Q&A with legendary musician/visual artist Lee Oskar, world-renowned for his iconic role as a pioneer of funk/jazz music
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- Q&A with legendary bluesman Benny Turner - Freddie King's brother established an unique style and groove
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- Q&A with Boogie Woogie gentleman, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - stretches the boundaries of instrumentation for the blues.
- Q&A with virtuoso slide guitarist Michael Messer, a roots & blues innovator, his music remains individual and contemporary
- Q&A with internationally acclaimed musician Chris Bergson - soulful blend of American Roots music encompasses
- Q&A with Italian musician Paolo Zardo of Iadora’s Journey, a four-piece band channelling the spirit of the 60s-70s
- Q&A with multi-instrumentalist musician Christian Dozzler, also specialized in black & white and travel photography
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- Q&A with blues rock guitarist/singer Wolf Mail, the master of the telecaster, iconic artist and a true road warrior
- American guitarist-based in Sweden, Chuck Anthony talks about the blues, Hendrix, Roy Ayers and Fela Kuti.
- Q&A with legendary highway troubadour Jesse Colin Young, one of the most influential and enduring singer-songwriters
- An Interview with Howard Sounes, author/biographer of Charles Bukowski, Paul McCartney & Bob Dylan
- Interview with Arkansas soon-to-be legend Lucious Spiller - one of the finest practitioners of the blues today
- Q&A with singer/songwriter Randy Lee Riviere, delivered an album with today’s blues/rock anthems as well as Americana’s rootsy vibes
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