Author: American Blues Scene Staff
The Byrds: 1964-1967, a new large-format 400-page book is out now via BMG. Curated by the band’s three surviving founding members, The Byrds: 1964-1967 is now available in three versions, including a Super Deluxe Limited Edition signed by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby. The Byrds are iconic: Their cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” was a watershed for folk rock, psychedelia, and California aesthetics all in one. By incorporating country and jazz influences — as well as McGuinn’s lush 12-string Rickenbacker — they were an experimental pop band whose influence continues to be felt in modern rock,…
With entrancing, true blues fretwork it’s the perfect song choice to represent this powerhouse’s most guitar-driven album to date.
Robinson’s style of playing transcends standard 12-bar blues, going beyond its simple formula, traversing numerous musical genres.
The complete re-record of Kenny’s most successful album will be accompanied by a documentary about the making of the original ‘Trouble Is…’ and a live DVD filmed at The Strand Theatre in Shepherd’s hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana
Dermody points pridefully to the fact that everyone involved were Louisiana artists — “Louisiana musicians, the graphic designer, the photographer. Everybody.”
‘Standin’ Pat’ is out October 28 via VizzTone!
“Be My Rock” reunites Charlie Thomas and Doc Pomus. Doc, who left this world in 1991 wrote instantly recognizable hits for The Drifters including, “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “This Magic Moment” and also penned Charlie’s famous lead on “Sweets for My Sweet.”
Two-Volume Set on Vinyl and CD Features Nicholas, Along with Marcia Ball, Linda Gail Lewis, Earl P Ball, Augie Meyers, Peter Rowan, Steve Riley, Los Texmaniacs and Many More!
“I have to say the magic of this performance is beyond this world and maybe the greatest of my life.” John Németh
VizzTone announces ‘Take Your Time,’ out October 14. Listen to the single “Longer Hours, Shorter Pay” featuring Lil’ Ed!