Blues Birthdays: Mike Bloomfield July 28th 1943
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Michael Bernard Bloomfield (July 28, 1943 – February 15, 1981) was an American guitarist and composer, born in Chicago, Illinois, who became one of the first popular music superstars of the 1960s to earn his reputation almost entirely on his instrumental prowess, as he rarely sang before 1969. Respected for his guitar playing, Bloomfield knew […]
American Masters — Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
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American Masters—Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away captures the story of George “Buddy” Guy, who transcended his early years as a sharecropper in Lettsworth, Louisiana in the 1940s to become one of the most influential guitarists of all time. After moving to the Midwest in the 1950s, Guy quickly rose to prominence as […]
Jo Harman Releases 10 Year Anniversary Album and Shares Video
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Jo Harman is to release 10 Year Anniversary edition of ‘Jo Harman And Company, Live At Hideaway 1st August, 2021. The album will also be available on vinyl for the first time. 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of “Live At Hideaway” by Jo Harman and Company, the now long sold-out/discontinued first release […]
Beth Hart adds five new shows to October/November “Thankful” 2021 UK Tour
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart has added five more dates to her October/November 2021 UK tour