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Interviews
https://www.facebook.com/thebillybats AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivione! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “The spirit of ‘Big’ Joe Turner is alive and well enjoying life in the shape and form of one Kansas born and bred Jason Vivone; his vim, verve and simple lust for life takes musical shape in the delicious merging of hill […]
https://www.bennyturner.com https://www.facebook.com/benny.turner.75 An Intimate conversation with Benny Turner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin’ Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between. Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he has worked with, in […]
https://www.tommyzband.com/home https://www.facebook.com/Tommy-Z-17899185310/?fref=ts An Exclusive interview with Tommy Z by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Tommy Z is a contemporary blues guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer who has been described as a “blues treasure” by legendary 97 Rock/WBFO DJ Jim Santella (WBFO), and “one of WNY’s best kept secrets” by Sarah French, Blues Matters Magazine. Though he is a guitar-driven electric […]
CD Reviews
Johnny Rawls Tiger in a Cage Catfood Records Johnny Rawls was born in Hattiesburg, Ms. in 1951. In the mid seventies guitarist Rawls joined O.V. Wright’s band and became his music director. After Wright died “The Ace of Spades Band” stayed together thirteen more years and wound up backing Little Milton, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Johnny […]
Bob Margolin My Road Vizztone Label Group For seven years Bob Margolin was the guitarist in The Muddy Waters Band. He even appears with Waters in Martin Scorcese’s movie “The Last Waltz” released in 1978. In 1980 Margolin left Waters to start his own band. Margolin recorded 1989’s “The Old School” for Powerhouse Records; 1993’s “Down […]
Jonn Del Toro Richardson Tengo Blues Vizztone Label Group Jonn Del Toro Richardson grew up in the Houston, Tx. area where he learned a broad range of music styles from Latin and Mariachi to the Blues. Richardson became a member of Diunna Greenleaf’s “Blue Mercy” band and when that band won the 2005 International Blues […]
R.B. Stone is back with his 3rd blues-based release, a follow-up to his successful “loosen Up.” It’s a non-stop, entertaining recording from the first notes of “Hill Country Stomp,” to the last notes of the ending jam, “Sstandin’ on Top of she World.” R.B. handles vocals, harmonica and guitar, including cigar boxguitar on a couple […]
Joseph A. Rosen Blues Hands Schiffer Publishing Ltd. This is photographer Joe Rosen’s first book. He is a free lance photographer working out of New York City. His work has appeared in Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated among other publications. Rosen is also a fan of Blues music. Rosen began photographing the Blues in 1976. […]
Grateful Dead “Dick’s Picks Volume Three” Pembroke Pines, FL 5/22/77 (2-CD’s) www.RealGoneMusic.com This is a prime edition snapshot of the Dead’s 1977 late springtime tour that was recorded at the now defunct Sportatorium in Florida. Releasing the entire evening performance would’ve necessitated a three disc box-set, and the powers at www.Dead.net didn’t think there would […]
Pinetop Perkins and Jimmy Rogers knew and liked each other. They were fishing buddies. They had a lot in common, both having been born in Mississippi and made their way to Chicago, although by different paths. But they had never played together on stage until Little Mike brought them together in the 80’s. It turned […]
On the Scene
It’s a week full of awesome local musicians! We are so blessed in Georgia and especially around Atlanta to have so many great musicians. Many of this week’s artists are included in my book, Southern Crossroads: Georgia Blues. The Breeze Kings, The Cazanovas, Little G Weevil, Cody Matlock, The Holidays and Mudcat are all profiled […]
Charlie Wooten said that the name of his new band, Zabadodat, a word he made up, but throughout the show and Laura Reed mentioned that it basically means “love.” And that was a good theme for the evening, as the band and Reed sent love out to the audience and got it back in abundance. […]
Podcasts
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/12/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues .. it’s diversity! We bring you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are out there touring and creating new original music with […]
SHOW # 302 – 01/11/16 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #2 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/e64ub0 NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES Michele Seidman and Terri Robbins, the two women behind The National Women In Blues joined me to speak about the spectacular showcase they put on each year during IBC. This year they are moving to Beale Street where they will be […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/11/2016 With Jason Vivone by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity that exists in the blues. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music based in the blues! Delta, Piedmont, Chicago or something a little different […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/10/2016 With Steve Howell by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that believes we have to embrace and showcase the diversity of music that is created with it’s roots in the blues. We also believe it is important to support those artists who are out there touring […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/5/2016 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we have 3 hours of uninterrupted music .. where we showcase the diversity that is within the blues! .. The power of the blues lives in this diversity and rather than restrict it .. we unleash that power in a 3 hour […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/4/2015 with Benny Turner! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity and power of music that is being created with Blues in it’s roots. Each week we introduce you to currently touring artists who are creating new original music which […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/3/2016 with Tommy Z by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in INDIE Blues .. The only show that recognizes the power of the Blues is in it’s diversity! Every week I seek out bands that are using blues […]
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