May 2023 Blog Posts (12)

Q&A with Sugar Lime Blue (Ashley & Dave Beth), a premiere Americana Soul Jam Band rising up from Nashville, TN

"Be kind. Be humble and helpful. Music is so powerful and moving. It is a weighty responsibility to me, like a super power of sorts. Music sinks into your soul through your ears, it touches the places that light doesn’t reach, it can heal and bring you company in the lonely corners of life. We are all just people people-ing around, trying to make a better place for the people to people after we are gone, music is my way of doing…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 31, 2023 at 8:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Portland-based keyboardist/musical director Pat McDougall, performed with a long list of artists

"I hope my music is some mixture of that; I hope at least some of my songs make people want to move, and that some of them cause listeners to have an authentic emotional response. People tell me they cry when listening to some of the songs, and while I’m not happy to think of anybody crying, I have to say it’s rewarding to know that I successfully tapped into the emotional pathway that causes a person to respond on that level."…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 25, 2023 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Chicago-based slide guitar virtuoso Joanna Connor, one of the reigning Queens of blue rock guitar

"Most of the greats are gone, headliners and side people. The level of musicianship is weaker, less inventive. I have no thoughts on the future because of this pandemic. We are living in intense times."

Joanna Connor: The Best Blues Queen

Gulf Coast Records announces a June 9th release date for Best of…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 24, 2023 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with rising blues star Selwyn Birchwood, taking the tradition of the Blues and making it into something new

"Music is the way that I relate to the world. I am admittedly quiet and introverted when I am offstage, but for some reason I have no problem getting on a stage in front of thousands of people and sharing my inner most thoughts. I view the live music experience as a time of shared energy and almost group meditation and therapy."

Selwyn Birchwood: The Oath of The Blues…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 24, 2023 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with blues musician D.K. Harrell from Ruston, Louisiana - his philosophy and motto is that the Blues is Everything

"I miss the authentic sound, blues to me now is too rock-ish. I miss when the guitar wasn’t overpowered with gain or distortion and bands had horns and every man shined on stage in a nice suit and uniformed. I also miss the showmanship, the new players like Toronzo Cannon and Eric Gales have that showman ship cause they move and dance a little when they play."

D.K. Harrell: The Right Blues…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 23, 2023 at 11:30am — No Comments

Q&A with iconic roots singer Tracy Nelson, one of the most powerful voices in American music, has a new excited album

"A life well lived to me is having someone you love in your house. And plenty of animals. And few regrets."

Tracy Nelson: Life Don’t Miss Nobody

Tracy Nelson, one of the most powerful voices in American music, has emerged from a lengthy recording hiatus with the album of a lifetime, a musical self-portrait spanning her entire career. Life…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 23, 2023 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with popular Canadian guitarist JW-Jones, Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, well known for his high-energy shows

"Blues is about the human condition, life experience, and sharing stories. I was in college in a computer course when I realized I had to go full tilt into music. I guess you could say the fear of doing anything other than music is what changed the path of my life the most."

JW - Jones: Everything About The Blues!…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 10, 2023 at 8:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Folk/Americana trio The Refugees, an homage to harmony-focused California bands of the 60s & 70s

"I believe music, at certain times in our lives, in society, is one of the ONLY ways to reach and connect with people! We know that from the '60s."

The Refugees: Back To The Roots

Folk/Americana trio The Refugees to release CALIFORNIA, an homage to harmony-focused California bands of the 60s & 70s on May 19th,…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 8, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Irish Blues Rock musician Eamonn McCormack a master of his craft who always performs with heart-felt passion

"I've learnt to listen more to other people's opinions and always learn from Constructive criticism. Music is endless and a progressive thing and if you want to be great, you can never stop learning, like the legendary painters would be sometimes in the nineties still working on their master piece. I have learnt that the business part of the industry is very important but it's just as important for the artist to keep true to their…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 4, 2023 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Greek talented musician Billy Merziotis, collaborated with many famous Rock n' Blues artists

"Rock and Blues have become classic genres and as such they will continue to gain new audiences, no matter how big or small."

Billy Merziotis: All The Things You Are

Billy (Vasilis) Merziotis is a Greek guitarist/singer. Born in Athens in 1979, he has written 2 studio albums and 2 singles. He is a composer and lyricist. Through his career in music…

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Veteran guitarist Bobby Flurie talks about Roy Buchanan, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Fish; and "The Saloon"

"The Blues means there is a way to not only tell a story, but also to convey those emotions that can only be achieved with the use of notes."

Bobby Flurie: Music Eclectic Kaleidoscope 

Bobby Flurie was born in New York City, grew up in the Baltimore Washington D.C. area, and became a guitar fanatic at age 16, playing some of his first gigs in…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on May 3, 2023 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Bay Area singer/songwriter Michael Vincent, delivers an exciting infusion of positively electric energy

"I think that as long as there are young people going through all the angst and agony that's included in being young (sexuality; personal identity; finding 'my tribe'; rebellion against 'normal') music will thrive and be full of the frenetic energy that creates it. And it doesn't have to be rock n roll - which may someday go the way of the dinosaur."

Michael Vincent: Electric Bay…

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