IAN ZACK Say No To The Devil: The Live and Musical Genius of Rev. Gary Davis University of Chicago Press www.press.uchicago.edu When someone like Bob Dylan says he’s “One of the wizards of modern … Continue reading →
JORMA KAUKONEN Ain’t In No Hurry Red House 282 www.redhouserecords.com Jorma Kaukonen is really in a serene place in his life now. He gets out and plays live as much as he wants to, … Continue reading →
GURF MORLIX Eatin’ At Me Rootball www.gurfmorlix.com Gurf Morlix won mainstream recognition during his time as Lucinda Williams’ guitar player, musical director and producer. After they had a falling out over the band’s musical … Continue reading →
Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers Love Whip Blues Juicy Juju 01 www.erinharpe.com Erin Harpe is a hot mama blues singer. Love Whip Blues, her debut album, is a breezy and fun album of … Continue reading →
HowellDevine Modern Sounds of Ancient Juju Arhoolie 550 www.arhoolie.com In 2013, HowellDevine’s delightful Jumps, Boogies & Wobbles became the first new blues album that the roots-music devotees at Chris Strachwitz’s Arhoolie Records had released … Continue reading →
GARY CLARK JR. Live Warner Brothers Records www.warnerbrosrecords.com I’m writing this the day after we found out the policeman who killed Eric Garner wouldn’t be indicted. The day after we found out the only … Continue reading →
VARIOUS ARTISTS We Are The Music Makers!: Preserving the Soul of America’s Music Music Maker Relief Foundation www.musicmaker.org Founded in 1984, the North Carolina-based Music Maker Relief Foundation – led by Tim and Denise Duffy … Continue reading →
Jimi: All Is By My Side a film by John Ridley Darko Entertainment www.darko.com/film_allisbymyside.html Written and directed by John Ridley (fresh from winning an Oscar for penning 12 Years A Slave), Jimi: All is … Continue reading →
Dave Van Ronk Live In Monterey Omnivore Records www.omnivorerecordings.com Recorded April 4, 1998 at Carleton Hall in Monterey CA by Rick Chelew this is a lovely 16-song set. It is mostly blues and a … Continue reading →
Texas blues icon Johnny Winter has passed, according to a statement from his representative. The Grammy-winning guitarist was 70 years old. By the age of 15, Winter, a native of Texas, had begun his own band and was a fluent … Continue reading →
