Browsing: Debra Devi

“Tired of Waiting” features thick drop-D rhythm guitar work and two extraordinary guitar solos from Devi– a stinging bluesy solo mid-song and the trippy two-minute slide solo that closes the song.

This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in which author and rock musician…

On July 13th, author and American Blues Scene contributor Debra Devi will receive a Proclamation from the City of Jersey City in recognition of her award-winning book.

The Cutting Room and recording artist Eliza Neals present a rare visit by the Motown legendary songwriter Barrett Strong, who co-wrote “Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone, “War”, and more.

The show closed with all three artists back on stage, joined by Harerra on harp, for a rousing “Catfish Blues,” first recording in 1941 by Robert Petway. The True Blues trio intends to donate a portion of any profits from the tour, CD and DVD to “a blues-related charity.”
The blues is in good hands, folks, the blues is in good hands.

A bar where whiskey is served straight from the barrel is called a barrelhouse. Add a piano and you’ve got yourself a party.

Author/rocker Debra Devi focuses on the meaning and significance of a unique word used in blues song.

“balling the jack” a popular phrase from blues songs, rail yards, dance halls, and even Harlem plays and eventually the silver screen! Find all about “Balling the Jack”!

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

This week’s “Language” article explores one of the most (in)famous blues terms, the BACK DOOR MAN!