Dom Flemons Prospect Hill The American Songster Omnibus Omnivore Recordings Prospect Hill was originally released in 2014, the third solo outing from Dom Flemons, the multi-instrumentalist founding member of the Grammy winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. It was a wonderful sampling of Americana music done at its best. Featuring songs with a Pre-War feel that included […]
Crawling Up A Hill – A Journey Through The British Blues Boom 1966-71 Grapefruit Records This is an extensive look at the British Blues scene beginning with the release of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and pushing through an eclectic mix of bands that were all performing their take on the genre. It’s definitely […]
Blow Up Doll Sugar Daddy Records “Blow Up Doll” is Anni Piper’s first recording since relocating to Oregon several years ago. Produced at Jimi Bott’s Roseleaf Recording, Piper brought together an impressive collection of some of the area’s finest musicians and laid down an incredible mix of original and cover material of rousing musical depth […]
Danger meets sophistication in the soulful music of San Francisco’s The Lucky Losers. Accompanied by a dynamic four-piece ensemble, veteran Bay Area artists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a truly signature sound, layering elements of Stax/Volt styled R&B, electric Americana, and psychedelic rock atop a Chicago and Texas blues foundation. The Lucky Losers perform […]
After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. Since then, the charismatic young singer-songwriter has earned a reputation as a rising guitar hero and powerful live performer, while releasing a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless creative spirit consistently […]
One listen will tell you why her homeland has labeled Anni Piper The First Lady of Blues. Not only is she a sultry vocalist, but she’s also an insightful composer, accomplished bass player and show stopping performer. Born and raised in Australia, her passion for blues was ignited by the sound of Stevie Ray Vaughan. […]
The Lake Theater & Cafe will host singer-songwriters LaRhonda Steele, Bre Gregg, and Beth Wood as they share a stage for the first time to perform the music of their heroes— Nina Simone, Etta James, Dolly Parton, Sara Bareilles, Patty Griffin, and Aretha Franklin. In LaRhonda, Bre, and Beth’s music you hear the undeniable influence […]
May New Music Releases There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here. Anni Piper – Blow Up Doll (Sugar Daddy Records) Casey Hensley – Good As Gone (Self Release) Crystal Shawanda – Church House Blues (True North Records) Dom Flemons – Prospect Hill: The American […]
Here is a list of local Blues & Roots Musicians** Please help if you are able to! Ben Rice, paypal.me/BenRiceMusic Big Monti paypal.me/BigMontiNashville, Venmo @Monti-Big Brian Foxworth, Venmo @Foxworth-Brian, Zelle @BrianFoxworth, Cash app @BrianFoxworth Chad Rupp, paypal.me/chadrupp (Divine Fire Pepper) Dave Kahl, Ldkahl2000@yahoo.com Dave Melyan, paypal.me/DaveMelyan Dave Roberts, paypal.me/DaveOnDrums David K. Matthews, paypal.me/2davidmatthews1 Duffy Bishop/Chris Carlson, paypal.me/guitarchris Edwin Coleman III, coleman3.edwin@gmail.com Hank Shreve, paypal.me/HenryShreve Jason […]
Important Message from the Cascade Blues Association If you’re reading this and you’re a member of the Cascade Blues Association the website now contains your monthly issue of the BluesNotes online. Due to the coronavirus situation and its serious impact on all our lives, we have had to make some difficult and unforeseen decisions. All of […]