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Blues Birthday: Gary Moore – 4th April 1952
Robert William Gary Moore (4 April 1952 – 6 February 2011) was an Irish musician and songwriter. Over the course of his career he played in various groups and performed an eclectic range of music including blues, hard rock, heavy metal, and jazz fusion. Influences...
Scottish Jazz & Blues Weekend: THE LEGENDS Thursday 22 April to Sunday 25 April
This April, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival will present an online weekend of music dedicated to some of the all-time musical greats. Taking place from Thursday 22 April to Sunday 25 April, the cream of Scottish jazz and blues will pay tribute to their musical heroes in five unmissable gigs, including four premieres.
Exclusive Song Premiere: Alastair Greene’s “Heroes” (Acoustic Version)
Tab Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Records is releasing another acoustic single from accomplished singer/songwriter/guitarist Alastair Greene. The new track is a solo acoustic version of “Heroes” from Greene’s critically acclaimed album, THE NEW WORLD BLUES, produced by...
WILLE and THE BANDITS – RESCHEDULED TOUR
Wille & the Bandits are hitting the road for their 26-date tour of the UK with a brand-new album and a live show that will make the two-year wait worth every second. Every day of this touring hiatus has given the band new energy and ideas that will only serve to...
Mike Ross Releases the First Single & Video From His Forthcoming Album
Though widely acclaimed as a fuzzmeister guitar wizard, Mike Ross is a man with many a string to his musical bow as performer and producer. This can be seen in his brand-new single and video, which heralds the release of his new album in May. Mike’s single ‘Shake ‘Em...
Blues Birthday: Aretha Franklin March 25th 1942
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist.[2] Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L....
Samantha Fish reschedules UK tour
Due to the pandemic, Samantha Fish has rescheduled her UK tour to January and February 2022. She’s also added a new date at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on Tuesday 8th February.All tickets remain valid and are available...
First release from Dave Arcari’s lockdown project recording collective
SCOTTISH alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari’s new single Cherry Wine – which gives listeners the first taste of his lockdown recording project with 'the Faultlines' – is set for release via all download/streaming services on Friday 19 March. Until then, it is available...
Blues Birthday: Eddie “Son” House – March 21st 1902
Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing. After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years...
Ellis Mano Band release new album “Ambedo” and single “Keep It Simple”
Ellis Mano Band release new album “Ambedo” and single “Keep It Simple”
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