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An Interview with British Eddie Martin, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and one man band
"The blues is always with us because it is the closest thing we have to universal music..."
Eddie Martin: Looking Forward Looking Back
Born in London in 1958 Eddie…
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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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An Interview with the Motives, a band brings together some of the finest talent from the European scene
"We want to just enjoy and hope the people enjoy listening."
The Motives: The future of the blues
June…
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An Interview with Brit-Polish blueser Bron Buick: I'm just a white boy with a black man's soul
"...The Blues has no boundaries…you are led completely by what's in your soul!"
Bron Buick: The Blues Bronster
London born of Polish…
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An Interview with Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral of Blue Commotion - a melting pot of jazz/ blues/ soul music
"Blues started out of necessity, honesty and is fundamentally simple and humble."
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion: Let The Good Times Roll
ZOE SCHWARZ BLUE COMMOTION (formally The…
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An Interview with British pianist Jon Cleary: People like a good time, New Orleans music is good time music.
"Music is a way of putting your cares and troubles aside and celebrating all the good things."
Jon Cleary: Gentleman & "Saint"
Jon Cleary was born in England and bred in New…
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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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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 Greek Cypriot bluesman Papa George: The blues is a survivor, people need it to unwind and express their emotions
"The blues for me is a way of expressing a feeling, you don’t have to be down and out to play the blues. It’s a vibration of the soul."
Papa George: Blues with a feelin'
Papa George is one of Britain's leading live…
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An Interview with guitarist/singer/songwriter Marcus Bonfanti: Happiness is doing what you love all the time
"You can take the emotion and feeling required to play the blues and apply it to anything you do."
Marcus Bonfanti: The new Blues has come
From the first note of Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog”…
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Q & A with legendary singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Michael Chapman: The men in suits are winning.
"I am unique and conceited and I only write about my life"
Michael Chapman: Journeyman of …
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An Interview with Paul Cox, one of Britain's finest Blues/Soul Singer: The Pavarotti of British Blues
"The Blues is all, it’s in all we do musically, we just can’t keep it away from our lives, irrespective of musical genre."
Paul Cox sings the Blues
Respected…
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Guitarist/songwriter Aynsley Lister talks about Jim Gaines, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buddy Guy, & British blues
"Music is a release for me, when I play I get lost in it and it’s a very happy place to be!!"
Aynsley Lister: Heart Blues Player…
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British harp player Giles Robson talks about Paul Jones, Steve Cropper, Mud Morgafield, & his band Dirty Aces
"The blues created one instrument and that instrument was the blues diatonic harmonica!"
Giles Robson:The spirit of Brit Blues…
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The British harp player/ promoter/ manager/ editor Shakey Vick talks about Chris Youlden, Tommy Tucker, British blues & his favorite Greek Street
"I can be alone without being lonely. I think this helps me to really feel blues."
Shakey Vick: The Blues For Real!
Shakey Vick got into blues in the late fifties and early sixties in various duos and blues…
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An Interview with the British "gumbo groove" band of Lyndon Anderson: Imagine Little Walter meets The Meters and you get the feeling
"I hear the same emotions expressed in so many different styles of music but it’s the way those emotions are expressed in the blues that connects to me in the most direct fashion."
Lyndon Anderson Band masterfully mix up a musical hot sauce of blues influenced soulful funk rock that takes the listener on an auricular…
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Interview with British band of Devils Creek: The Blues is not as mainstream, so stays constantly with us
"It’s music that touches your heart, whether you’re happy or sad – I don’t see it as just a melancholy thing – its for everybody."
Devils Creek: Driving, Rocking, Passionate
High octane rocking blues - a solid testament…
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The Prince of Skiffle Peter Donegan talks about his father Lonnie Donegan, Van Morrison and the relation between Skiffle & Blues
"Music is for me the ultimate form of expression which can inspire others and change our moods."
Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band …
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Tim Elliott of Blues 'N' Trouble talks about the British Blues, Mike Vernon, Lazy Lester, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy & Robert Cray
"The Blues offers me LIFE and makes me a whole person."
Tim Elliott & Blues 'N' Trouble: Rough, Untutored & progress, Slow…
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Interview with UK Blues legend Bob Hall - critically acknowledged as Britain’s finest blues n' boogie pianist
"Blues is less popular than it used to be because it is less relevant to many people."
Bob Hall: 88 Blues n' Boogie Rockets
Critically acknowledged as Britain’s finest blues and boogie pianist, Bob…
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Latest Blog Posts
- Q&A with veteran British bluesman Mick Pini - lives, breathes, plays, and sings the blues with genuine passion
- Q&A with British multi-instrumentalist Mark Cole, a powerful and passionate musician who covers all types of roots music
- Q&A with British musician and composer Milton Reame-James, his creative drive is internal on any aspect of music
- Q&A with guitarist and singer Dave Kelly, has been a seminal figure on the British blues scene since the 1960s
- Q&A with veteran British drummer Chris Hunt, an amazing musician who has played with many legendary artists
- Q&A with UK Blues musician Bex Marshall, powerful melting pot of old black woman’s heartache and rock diva soul
- Q&A with sensitive musician and spiritual person, Jeremy Spencer, a master of slide and of vaudeville lightness
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- Interview with veteran Johnny Whitehill, four-times best guitarist of the British Blues Awards in the ‘90s
- Q&A with British rhythm and blues guitarist Steve Walwyn, best known for his playing with Dr. Feelgood
- The Prince of Skiffle Peter Donegan talks about his father Lonnie Donegan, Van Morrison and the relation between Skiffle & Blues
- Interview with British multitalented musician Derek Holt, founder member of The Climax Blues Band
- Veteran British drummer Hughie Flint talks about the Blues, Jazz, Beano album, and Buddha’s teaching
- Q&A with veteran British drummer Chris Hunt, an amazing musician who has played with many legendary artists
- Interview with British slide guitarist and scholar Michael Messer - the bridge of blues around the world
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