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Blues organist Melvyn "Deacon" Jones talks about John Lee Hooker, Freddie King, B.B.King, Willie Dixon & Jimmy Smith
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An Interview with novelist Ken Babbs of Merry Pranksters: Answers from a Muse, about Further, Ken Kesey, Timothy Leary, Vietnam & Acid Tests
Ken Babbs: Vi Viendo El Sueno
"Pranksters definitely are a collective but it is a collective of the spirit and that American spirit has been passed on from the founding fathers through the literature of Melville, the transcendentalism of Emerson, the elusiveness of Whitman, the…
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28th International Blues Challenge - Memphis, TN
The International Blues Challenge honors artists with awards in three categories: band, solo/duet, and "Best Self-Produced CD."
And the Winner is...…
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An Interview with the British bassist/singer Colin Hodgkinson of Alexis Korner, Whitesnake, Backdoor, Rocket 88 & Jon Lord
"Blues to me is truth, it can be happy or sad, but you must be sincere in what you play, there's nowhere to hide when you play that music!"
Colin Hodgkinson
Bassist/singer Colin…
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An Interview with Pittsburgh blues guitarist Jimmy Adler: Listening to blues is a spiritual experience.
"Blues music expresses the emotions of the human condition and makes one feel good."
Jimmy Adler: Absolutely Blues !
Jimmy Adler is a live-wire entertainer who packs passion and…
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The God of Hellfire, Arthur Brown talks about Emile Zola, Gurdjieff, the Crazy World, painting, the music business and his generation
"Let's face it, we all know about love, but most of us prefer to live in dreams."
Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom of Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown first came to…
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Canadian guitarist JW - Jones talks about Hubert Sumlin, Dan Aykroyd, Kim Wilson, European tour, Gibson guitars & his samoyed, Dallas
JW - Jones: Canada's Top Touring Blues Act
JW - Jones has one of the most energetic and exciting live shows on the scene. It is no surprise that this young man has played throughout the world and some of the biggest names in blues today, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Rod Piazza, Anson Funderburgh with Sam…
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The journalist/manager Renee Pappas talks about Jerry Wexler, Beach Boys, Dennis Hopper, Anthony Burgess & Indiana Jones
"The worst thing that can happen is that they say no…so always pursue your dreams..."
Renne Pappas: Wonderful World, Wonderful People…
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The slide/finger-picking guitarist Brian Kramer talks about Junior Wells, Eric Bibb, resophonics, Mali music & Swedish blues scene
"Music is a deeper, more complex language than what we can process or understand with just the mind alone."
Brian Kramer: Deep Blues from the…
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The bluesman Bob Margolin talks about Freeborne, Muddy Waters, Bill Graham, the globalization & the new generation of blues
"Older Blues musicians helped me and I want to do that for younger ones I meet."
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin:
Honesty & Passion…
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An Interview with the Chicago singer/poet/writer/painter Deitra Farr: Love whatever you decide to do and just do it !!
"I was a soul singer first. I am still a soul singer. I also sing gospel music. It’s blues, soul and gospel for me."
Deitra Farr: Divine Gift
Deitra Farr is considered one…
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The Southern blues/rock guitarist Chris Simmons talks about Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Duane Allman, Texas bars & Freddie King
I think blues music in it’s evolution was like “the wheel”.
Chris Simmons: Hallelujah - Blues - Man!…
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The New Yorker singer/guitarist Christine Santelli talks about Bessie Smith, Steve Cropper, Popa Chubby, Alvin Lee & the "Big Apple's" musicians
"Willing to take the plunge and not knowing where your gonna end up"
Christine Santelli
What a rarity it is to find an artist who can blend elements of blues, soul, country and folk…
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Trevor "BabaJack" Steger talks about the African name of band, the early bluesmen and his homemade "wine box" guitars
"Blues is the basis from which other music is made. It is simple, passionate and very real, very human. When it is played well, it has a rhythm and tone that touches you to your very soul."
BabaJack is an acoustic blues/…
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An Interview with Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater: Blues is the music of the truth which is called everyday living.
"Energetic and soulful. Sound of the Chief is happiness, joy, and a gutsy sound."
Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater: The Blues Warrior
During the 1950s, Chicago's West…
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An Interview with German swing singer Susie Who: If music was a man, I would be married already
"The Blues makes me feel happy, sad, offers the world for me. It arouses emotions in me that human being has ever done."
Susie Who Swing Revue …
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The Princess of Cajun, Sarah Savoy talks about the Cajun culture: Life in Louisiana is about living from the soul.
Sarah Savoy: Cajun, ça fait de la musique la vie
Sarah Savoy & the Francadians is a group of dedicated musicians based in Paris, France, led by Louisiana-born and –raised Sarah Savoy. Brought up by two of the most influential names in Cajun music, Marc and Ann Savoy, Sarah fronts this band of French musicians…
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An Interview with west coast harp/singer & showman Jumpin Jack Benny: I can perform the blues and I let my soul bleed
"Through the blues you can hear life’s heartaches with it’s up and downs."
Jumpin Jack Benny…
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An Interview with Chicago blues band of Howard & the White Boys: Blues is a state of mind. It is not really about skin color.
"The Blues is just about being real. You have to be real to the music and to yourself or it just does not work." (Howard McCullum)
Howard & The White Boys…
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The banjo/guitar player Rod Davis of Quarrymen talks about the Skiffle, Jazz, Rock n' Roll, John Lennon & the British Blues boom at early '60s
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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
- Q&A with blues guitar virtuoso Terry Robb, one of the finest acoustic fingerpicking guitarists on the international scene
- 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
- Interview with multitalented Paul Nelson, guitarist of Johnny Winter and one of the most emerging producers
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