Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Regardless of how one celebrates Halloween, most can agree that there’s always a hint of darkness in the air at this time of year.
Their resumes include a who’s-who of credits with the likes of John Fogerty, Hank Williams Jr., Vince Gill, Dickie Betts, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Burrito Deluxe, and more between them.
“The family has been working closely with Madfish / Snapper Music over the past couple of years to bring together this formidable collection of music and memorabilia. We are very excited to present this fabulous selection to coincide with John’s long overdue induction into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame.” – Gaz Mayall
His unconventional bass playing style was influenced by his classical music and jazz background, which played a key role in shaping the Dead’s distinctive sound.
‘Ben Levin Presents A Holiday Blues Revue’ out today via VizzTone!
The Grateful Guitars Foundation announced their gift to legendary guitarist Steve Kimock: a recreation of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Wolf guitar. This will happen at his band Zero’s 40th anniversary shows at Petaluma’s Mystic Theater on November 8 and 9!
The legendary Swamp Dogg released a deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed new album ‘Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St’ which adds a cover of the Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon.”
“This festival has been a long-time dream of mine,” says Giddens. “It’s about honoring the connections that tie Black culture together across time and geography, whether it’s through music, food, or storytelling.”
‘Upside Down Blues,’ the debut album from Shyfrin Alliance, is almost as fitting a title as a record can have: twelve songs that fuse blues and rock with elements of jazz and soul to create an alternate musical universe that’s familiar and new all at once.
‘Settin’ The Woods On Fire’ out on November 22! ‘The Rill Thing’ and ‘Lifetime Friend’ out December 13, ‘King of Rock and Roll’ and ‘The Second Coming’ out January 10.