Alright ! This week’s Blues Album of the Week: Albert King Live in the 70’s. You can definitely hear the huge influence the Albert was on a young SRV. Lots of good stuff on this one, highlights include; the smooth ease of Personal Manager and I’ll Play the Blues for You, the gritty, hard hitting … Read moreAlbert King Live in the 70’s 02-01-2021
This week’s Blues Album o the week is: Matt Schofield, The Trio Live. One of Matt’s earliest works, this was recorded at a small gig back in 2003. High points: Everyday I have the Blues, crisp and clean, a sizzling version of Travelin South and the lowdown Sitting on top of the World. The Trio … Read moreMatt Schofield, The Trio, Live 01-24-2021
This week’s “Dave’s Blues album of the Week”, is Philip Sayce “Spirit Rising”, Philip’s new studio release. Been digging Mr Sayce’s work for a while now. This LP takes you on a most enjoyable musical journey, from the whammy bar infested opener, “Warning Shot”, thru Hendrix-ish, Travers-like, Allmans style tunes. Plenty of speedy, tasty chops … Read morePhilip Sayce – Spirit Rising 01-18-2021
Welcome to the first weekly installment of Dave’s Blues album of the week. This week is Ana Popovic’s Live for Live album, Ana’s music is quite interesting, think Hendrix meets Janis Joplin meets SRV meets Sly Stone with BB King’s big band. Glorious guitar chops and wonderful vocals.
Well what a glorious night last night was! I was out at Six Springs Tavern to catch the Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat / Rocky Athas Band show. I can certainly say I was NOT disappointed. Both bands were great. First, a little bit about the venue; Six Springs Tavern 147 N. Plano Rd Richardson, … Read moreJim Suhler & Monkey Beat with the Rocky Athas Band
So the other day I was pondering, or as the wife calls it, “brooding”, but I digress (wow, that was fast!), back to pondering. I had just finished adding the Jimmie Vaughan Trio Live at C-Boys to my Amazon music playlist when I got to thinking, how does Jimmie benefit (get paid) when myself or … Read moreBrooding ?