Tag Archives: blues

Paramount issues the real treasure of Mississippi Sheiks

May 31, 2011 | princep | 0

The blues group hit its peak with a release on Okeh. But in 1932, The Sheiks produced a six-pack of records with Paramount that are very hard to find today. ►

Robert Johnson centennial continues to be worth the celebration

May 24, 2011 | princep | 0

There’s plenty of love to go around this year for Mr. Johnson, in the form of deluxe editions, box sets, events and even a designer beer. ►

Celebrate Robert Johnson year-round with birthday brew

May 9, 2011 | princep | 0

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Delaware commemorates the 100th birthday of blues legend Robert Johnson. ►

On Newsstands Now: Metallica, Motorhead headline Goldmine’s metal issue

May 4, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Grab your neck brace and call the chiropractor: It’s time to bang your head with Goldmine’s May 2011 Heavy Metal issue, on newsstands now! ►

Robert Johnson’s hometown honors centennial of his birth

April 2, 2011 | Bruce Sylvester | 0

Johnson’s hometown of Greenwood, MS, is doing his legend justice. ►

Lance Lopez carrying the torch for blues guitar rock

March 26, 2011 | princep | 0

Lance Lopez’ latest album is “Salvation From Sundown,” released in 2010. ►

More traditional blues to be released by Blind Pig

February 25, 2011 | princep | 0

Blind Pig Records has announced a March 29th release date for two traditional blues albums by Henry Gray and Yank Rachell. ►

‘Hidden History of Mississippi Blues’ celebrates the crossroads

February 15, 2011 | princep | 1

As the world celebrates the 100th birthday of Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson this spring, a new book about the blues genre and the land where it was born is set for release. ►

Tracy Nelson returns to South Side Chicago with new release

February 12, 2011 | princep | 0

A natural gift has always guided Tracy Nelson’s soul; indeed allowed her to both write and seek out the deeper songs regardless of niche or genre. With “Victim of the Blues” ( Delta Groove), her 26th album in just over … ►

The ain’t-broke blues of Charley Patton

February 8, 2011 | princep | 0

The adage goes that “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, bluesman Charley Patton took that advice to heart when he put out his hit song, “Some Summer Day.” ►