Robinson’s style of playing transcends standard 12-bar blues, going beyond its simple formula, traversing numerous musical genres.

With Peggy Lee’s version of “Fever” in mind, Johnny came up with a piano figure and a finger-snapping idea to give it that smoky feel.

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

“I mean, to me that’s as raw and rocking or punk rock as it gets, but it’s traditional blues, you know?” Matthew Stubbs, lead guitarist for GA-20

Dermody points pridefully to the fact that everyone involved were Louisiana artists — “Louisiana musicians, the graphic designer, the photographer. Everybody.”

This is part three of our Sacred Rose festival coverage. You can check out part one here, and part two here.…

B.B King brought the blues to the people. Dosen’t matter your country, your language, how you look. Everybody loves B.B…

‘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!