Browsing: Big Joe Williams

This edition focuses on the album Piney Woods Blues by Big Joe Williams.

Davis is known for his unique playing style wherein he used a knife in his fretting hand, somewhat similar to the way one might use a slide.

“In another instance, a farmer removed the headstones from a cemetery, plowed over the land and planted cotton in place of the markers…”

I’m a CRAWILN KINGSNAKE…. John Lee Hooker used to say. But this word’s meaning digs DEEP — back to Africa. Uncover the mysterious and fascinating origins of “Kingsnake”

Enter the Big Joe Stomp Box Company. Born and built from original designs in the United States, these boxes ooze quality from every pore

Big Joe Stomp Box Company and the American Blues Scene Magazine have teamed up to give YOU the opportunity to WIN a Big Joe Stomp Box “Vintage Tube” Pedal — a $229 VALUE! Find out how to win

This week’s “Language of the Blues” word is “Bailing Wire”, which many a blusman hand-crafted their first guitar from!

Arhoolie Records & founder Chris Strachwitz celebrate 50 years of amazing blues from the legendary roots record label next week!