September 2022 Blog Posts (12)

Q&A with Nepali guitarist Ashesh Dangol aka Himalayan Hendrix, honored and awarded with several national and International awards

"Blues is the existence. In this materialistic world, understanding Blues is a must because Blues has always been the voice of the voiceless. The deep root of the blues still exists in our society and culture which we are passing from generation to generation. When we see the Blues in every walk of life and share accordingly, it will definitely change the life of our existence."…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 28, 2022 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with Robben Ford, one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts.

"Expression, it’s just individual expression and what’s wonderful when you get a group of individuals who can actually do that together."

Robben Ford: Shambhala Blues Tantra

Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 26, 2022 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with acclaimed pianist/singer Michael Kaeshammer, has interwoven elements of jazz, blues, boogie-woogie into his signature brand of music

"The only interesting thing is what makes one person different from the other. It is important to know who you are in life, your values, your approach to every day, your purpose in life, etc. Only then can you be creative and express something creatively valuable."

Michael Kaeshammer: The Art of B/W Keys

Music is a great and powerful connector.…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 17, 2022 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Q&A with Chicago blues singer Demetria Taylor -the daughter of Eddie Taylor- traditional blues and modern R&B

"I miss the old legends that came before me. It’s really the reason why I chose to crossover to the sound I have on my album, because the sound is not the same. Music today is totally different from the music back then, but I love both."

Demetria Taylor: Born To Sing The Blues

Demetria Taylor is the daughter of the late blues legend Eddie Taylor…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 16, 2022 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with award-winning artist, author and musician David Young, well known for playing two renaissance flutes in harmony

David Young: Between Heaven and Earth

The past couple of years have been intense and unlike any other in most of our lifetimes! For David Young, those years have been a time of inspiration and enlightenment, which is evident upon first listen to his new album, “Love Wins.” The album was recorded and produced at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY, and by Jeff Moleski and…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 14, 2022 at 10:00am — No Comments

Q&A with pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana of The Claudettes, writing an intriguing new chapter in American roots music

"I don't know how people get through life without music. I mean: playing music. I think it would be a finer, better, happier place...this Earth...if every home had an acoustic piano in it. If it were the law."

Johnny Iguana (The Claudettes):

Sultry, Cinematic Noir-Pop From Chicago…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 14, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

Q&A with singer/songwriter and dobro player Cristian Basso, run across the width and breadth of the Roots-Rock spectrum.

"I think music will always be the true universal language. It crosses borders freely; its rhythms and melodies can be found in nature if you listen. The impact of music is enormous; it brings people together, it calms, it’s an escape, it heals, it enlightens, it makes people happy.  All you have to do is listen."

Cristian Basso: Roots Happiness…

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Q&A with Finnish singer/guitarist Erja Lyytinen: one of the 10 guitarists who are keeping the blues alive and well

"Music really crosses all the boundaries. Music is a language, that everyone can learn and when you speak the same “language”, you can share emotions."

Erja Lyytinen: Lightning Future of Blues

European Blues Award-winning guitarist Erja Lyytinen marks a new chapter in her career with her latest studio album, Waiting For The Daylight.…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 13, 2022 at 11:30am — No Comments

Q&A with Tampa-based Alex Lopez, an acclaimed musical artist quickly taking the blues/rock scene by storm

"I think blues brings people of all backgrounds together as everyone can relate and honestly, I believe that it's a very open accepting genre. I've seen where other traditionally rooted African-American music has remained in the black community where as in blues it's become a wonderful blend of all people."

Alex Lopez: Alter Blues/Rock Mixology…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 9, 2022 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Q&A with drummer/percussionist Karma Auger, played with Cast, his father Brian Auger's band Oblivion Express, among others

"Music is the international language of planet earth. It is the color in our world. Without music we are all living in a black and white movie. It's value cannot be overstated."

Karma Auger: Rock, Funk & Jazz Beats

Drummer and percussionist Karma Auger plays/played in eclectic jazz trio Cast!, his father Brian Auger's band Oblivion Express,…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 7, 2022 at 11:00am — No Comments

Q&A with Memphis-based musician John Németh, has been bridging the lines between Blues, Soul and Americana

"Blues and Soul is music of hope, originated by a people, who had to survive on hope. The feeling of despair and repair are still felt today. Memphis struggles with poverty and maybe is one of the most impoverished cities in America. I just want to help people feel better and performing songs about familiar troubles might make a person feel less lonely."

John Németh: Greetings From…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 7, 2022 at 10:30am — No Comments

Q&A with veteran Soul/Blues singer Billy Price, recognized and inducted as a Pittsburgh Rock ’n Roll Legend

"Artists are people who seek to discover some way of expressing something within themselves that usually remains hidden, and if they are able to tap into that something, other people recognize it within themselves too and respond to it. It may not just be people we think of as artists who are able to do that. A great athlete, a talented teacher, a great doctor does the same thing."

Billy Price: The…

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Added by Music Network by Michael Limnios on September 3, 2022 at 9:00am — No Comments

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