Blues Music News--4.19.12

Taj Mahal finds blues clues all over New York Daily News "They've committed themselves to the language of this music and that's what I like about them. Wherever we go musically, I get what I want to hear." An ensemble of studio musicians from the Midwest and England that became known as the Phantom Blues ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Mobile's blues musicians mourn drummer Mike 'Rat' Connell Press-Register - al.com By Lawrence F. Specker, Press-Register Many members of Mobile's music community had one more reason to have the blues this week, as word spread that drummer Michael "Rat" Connell had died during the weekend after a lengthy illness. See all stories on this topic »

Nothin' but the Blues Fest offers up music, food, entertainment and more Anderson Independent Mail Most people probably don't know it, but the town of Clemson is rich in musical history. Specifically, it is a town with a rich blues and jazz history, thanks to Horace Littlejohn and the Littlejohn Grill. Famous musicians like James Brown, Otis Redding ... See all stories on this topic »

Moody Blues music inspires Lake Erie Ballet program GoErie.com By Karen Rene Merkle, Erie Times-News The Lake Erie Ballet is dancing the "blues" this weekend, but there's nothing sad about it. "The Blue Ballet" isn't about an Adele tear-jerker, but music is a huge part of what you'll see: a one-act production set ... See all stories on this topic »

Swedesboro's Olde Kings Blues Knite brings music to the barn for the fourth ... Gloucester County Times - NJ.com The event has become a tradition in Swedesboro as residents and visitors come together to enjoy an evening of blues music and dancing. "It's a great night out if you like that kind of music and you like to dance," said Jeff Hale, a member of the ... See all stories on this topic » Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

DCist Preview: True Blues @ Howard Theatre DCist.com Whether its a simple rhythmic idea like rock's backbeat, or the harmonic structure that provides the framework for most pop music, it all starts with that classic African American art form. But while blues music is central to contemporary American ... See all stories on this topic » DCist.com

Clemson-born blues artist gains world accolades Anderson Independent Mail By Anna B. Mitchell anna.mitchell@independentmail.com 864-260-1256 Paula Harris has returned to her musical roots, nurtured in Clemson, and says she is comfortable there. Harris is a full-time blues musician, winning international acclaim — much of it ... See all stories on this topic »

Centenary WNTI DJ inducted into Blues Hall of Fame Warren Reporter Hoff presents "Uncle Pete's Blues Party" every Sunday on WNTI, playing local and well-known blues artists. "There are so many fine artists in the area, and around the world, who aren't afforded a place for their music to be heard," says Uncle Pete. See all stories on this topic » Warren Reporter

Belly Up to Frankie's Blues Mission at Clemson's Esso Club Anderson Independent Mail However, Robinson has teamed with the same two musicians, bassist Kermit J. Maxwell and drummer Al Largo, for more than six years in Frankie's Blues Mission. Robinson said this is the longest he's ever gone with a single lineup, and he's happy the band ... See all stories on this topic »

Music Review: Mud Morganfield - Son of the Seventh Son Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) He sounds a lot like Waters as he sings classic Chicago blues. He acknowledges his lineage proudly in the title song, "Son of the Seventh Son," which has references to his father's songs, including "Mannish Boy," and his own composition, "Blues in My ... See all stories on this topic »

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NEW Blues Music -'Low Down in Vegas'- Kenny St. King -Telecaster ... A sultry & melancholy Blues song for those who've lost their money and maybe even their ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFYctp1kjR8