tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88793326707367656872023-12-12T17:10:29.843+03:00Speakin' the BluesAll blues... all day, all night.Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.comBlogger1250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-56359653233692746342020-04-28T16:19:00.001+03:002020-04-28T16:19:48.283+03:00Quarantine Depression Blues - Giant Blues Collaboration!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope everyone out there is safe; me and my buddies decided to get together (virtually) and record a blues song for these troubled times!<br />
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I've posted the Soundcloud and Youtube links below; hope you all enjoy and stay safe!!
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Ali Sleeq - Guitar / Vocal www.instagram.com/bluesman81<br />
Fred DeMelo - Piano www.instagram.com/fredmelodies<br />
Hashim Al-Nasser - Guitar www.instagram.com/bukisha<br />
Steven Naim - Bass www.instagram.com/daddythebassist<br />
Shadi Al-Mahallawy - Harp www.instagram.com/thebluesy3rd<br />
Yousef Al-Qabandi - Drums www.instagram.com/bajunjy<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-58783508096796539812019-12-31T11:22:00.001+03:002019-12-31T11:22:15.629+03:00Here's to a Big Bluesy 2020<br />
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Well, another year has gone by pretty quickly. I have mentioned previously that due to a lot of work and life blues, I wasn't very active this year on the blog, but hopefully one of my resolutions is to get back in the business of preachin' the blues online!<br /><br />It seems there hasn't been a lot of blues related news this year, but I will be creatively posting about the history of blues like I used to!<br /><br />I still had a lot of gigs and I'm still waiting on my EP to be crowdfunded (see my previous post). Hopefully things will turn out to be well in 2020!<br /><br />Happy holidays everyone!Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-40450236104335245322019-07-30T12:47:00.003+03:002019-07-30T12:47:47.527+03:00Crowdfunding Started for My New EPHey everyone, before you say anything, yes it has been a while. Too many real life blues to deal with!<br /><br />However I am back to request if you could take a minute to check out my crowdfunding page for my new EP, which I'm planning to record as soon as funding is made.<br />
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My debut album released last year, and now I want to do something with complete creative control.<br />
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Hope you guys can help a struggling musician to make more music!<br /><br />Thank you all!<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-36733523921257614942019-05-01T06:51:00.002+03:002019-05-01T06:51:58.607+03:00'ReMastered: Devil At The Crossroads' Now Available on Netflix!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's not usual to see the blues on major networks, but just yesterday Netflix released 'ReMastered: Devil At The Crossroads' which is a short documentary on the music of Robert Johnson, with interviews with other legends like Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, and Bonnie Raitt!<br />
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Highly recommended to watch! The trailer is below:<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-86425310861549671672018-11-20T11:02:00.003+03:002018-11-20T11:02:31.353+03:00The Blues Never Die: On My Absence <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well sheeeeeeeeeeeit. I haven't posted since June. I haven't even commented on all the things happening in my musical endeavors and or new of blues world.</div>
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It is a shame really; I remember dedicating a lot of my time to this blog. I still get regular emails from artists and labels worldwide asking me to review their albums. I was voted the <a href="http://speaktheblues.blogspot.com/2017/08/speakin-blues-makes-it-to-top-30-blues.html" target="_blank">18th Top Blues Blog</a> on the internet.</div>
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Unfortunately due to many real life issues, work and family related, I was unable to keep up with the daily or weekly updates of the old days. I owe many of you apologies for this sabbatical. I really want you to know it's not intentional.</div>
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The blues as a musical genre does not garner that much public attention. Ariana Grande can simply tweet "thank u, next" and get hundreds of thousands of retweets. We don't have this privilege.</div>
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Not that we'd want it of course; we pride ourselves in the purity and meaning behind the music. However, because of the lack of general happenings, there is less news coverage, and less things going on.</div>
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It can get very frustrating when writing about something that, not only you've spoken about for years, but if there is nothing actually happening. There is just so many times I can link old videos. Writers block is a bitch.</div>
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But know that I've been playing some gigs, and I got a big one coming up next month. I am working on a new EP. I am seeking more opportunities.</div>
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I might have been out for a while, but I will be back. The blues never die, and neither will my message.</div>
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I thank all your support and emails. It has definitely made my blues a bit softer. I look forward to being back very soon with regular updates.</div>
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You can follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/AliSleeq" target="_blank">@alisleeq</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluesman81/" target="_blank">@bluesman81</a></div>
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-68091784230685124092018-06-25T13:04:00.000+03:002018-06-25T13:04:02.737+03:00The Blues Returns to Beirut - 21 July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first show in Beirut in 3 years will be on July 21 at Salon Beyrouth!<br />
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Come on down to hear the real low down and rotten blues, as you ain't never done!<br />
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You can check out the event page [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/218946918887666/">here</a>]!<br />
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<br />Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-66364544667161112652018-05-13T10:47:00.000+03:002018-05-13T10:47:29.630+03:00Buddy Guy Talks Blues with David Letterman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On David Letterman's Netflix show, 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80209192?trackId=14277281&tctx=0%2C0%2C184a09ad-c377-4df1-94f9-ceed8e86d9f0-21279032%2C%2C">episode</a> with Tina Fay, Buddy Guy, one of the last remaining blues OGs, sat down with David to have some chicken and talk the blues.<br />
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Check it out, it's a treat! Here's a clip from Youtube, the episode is longer and has some live performances!<br />
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Gibson Guitars, the iconic guitar maker, has filed for <a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/05/gibson-one-of-americas-oldest-guitar-companies-has-filed-for-bankruptcy-protection/">bankruptcy</a> citing low guitar sales.<br />
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See, Gibson still saw itself as a traditional guitar maker, even though the advancements of technology and change in the atmosphere of music and how it's perceived by the young generation is on a fast track forward. This old-school mentality didn't match the other makers, mostly Fender (who have taken a role in adapting to the modern trends to stay relevant). What ended up happening was Gibson kept raising the prices of their guitars to be able to break even, but finally priced themselves out of the market.<br />
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Today I was pleasantly surprised to hear that not one, but TWO interviews of me were posted this morning!<br /><br />
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<br />Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-92199682688174656552018-04-06T18:00:00.001+03:002018-04-06T18:00:23.873+03:00My Album 'Gonna Die With The Blues' Launches, Video Up<br />
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I'm happy to announce that my debut album 'Gonna Die With The Blues' has officially launched worldwide on all major digital platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Anghami, and others.<br />
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To celebrate we prepared a small video for the occasion!<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-79620455253237207332018-03-21T08:37:00.001+03:002018-03-21T14:12:09.427+03:00Mother's Day Blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today the day we acknowledge and thank the women of the world who have given their lives, effort, and time to take care of us. While mostly it is a time for celebration, the blues is always relevant.</div>
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Mothers go through so much to ensure we become better people, to stay healthy, to learn to do things right and to always be good.</div>
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It's definitely not easy to be a mother, so here's a small list of blues songs that talk about the hardships and tribulations of mothers everywhere.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Crying Mother Blues - Cripple Clarence Lofton</span></b><br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-87370879131593197262018-03-20T10:42:00.001+03:002018-03-20T10:42:46.549+03:00My Debut Album 'Gonna Die With The Blues' to be Released on April 5!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After announcing it a while back, I am finally happy to confirm the release of my debut album 'Gonna Die With The Blues' on April 5, 2018.<br />
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It has 10 tracks and features many great musicians on board. It will be released on all digital platforms, and will follow with some launch events later.<br />
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Please watch this space come launch day!Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-61989961374089346692018-03-08T08:42:00.000+03:002018-03-08T09:22:24.372+03:00Ali Sleeq w/ Altersal - Neptune Blues NOW AVAILABLE<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had the pleasure to work with the great musician and soundscape adventurer </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/altersal/" style="font-family: inherit;">Altersal</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, to create something a little different.</span></div>
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This is what happens when you mix a traditional blues song with some synths and drops of acid. The wicked collaboration with Altersal, a member of the band Galaxy Juice and a solo artist, provides his unique flavor to the old blues formula. The result? A hypnotic drone blues taken to the stratosphere.<br />
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The song is inspired by 'Dark Road' by Floyd Jones from 1948... but set hundreds of years into the future.<br />
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You can find the song in the links below on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and Youtube; I hope you enjoy it! I also have some big news coming in next couple of days!</div>
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Vocals / Bass / Guitar - Ali Sleeq </div>
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-16287587309320522462018-02-15T13:21:00.001+03:002018-02-15T13:23:04.156+03:00Buddy Guy Reflects on the Blues (Video)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An interview on <a href="https://reverb.com/news/buddy-guy-reflects-on-a-life-in-the-blues?utm_campaign=1612019_blogbuddyguy&utm_medium=FB&utm_source=FB">Reverb</a> with Buddy Guy was posted in January but I never got around to posting it until now. Please mind my delay... music and what not got in my way!<br />
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Buddy Guy is one of the last remaining OGs of the blues alive today. He's been through it all man... this is a great video for all blues, music, and guitar fans!<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-86776515856440275142018-02-14T11:45:00.004+03:002018-02-14T11:45:30.004+03:00Blues for Lovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another year, another heartbreak, another lonesome day. Some of us might be in love, but that don't mean you don't have it down sometimes; Valentine's is a celebration of love, but in our case, it's just another day for the blues.<br />
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Here's a few songs for you if you feelin' like giving out some love.<br />
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-57145003192502174092018-02-04T22:29:00.002+03:002018-02-04T22:29:42.625+03:00Performing in Bahrain Tomorrow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'll be performing tomorrow at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hazelbahrain/">Hazel Rooftop Lounge</a> in Adliya, Bahrain!</div>
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This marks the first time I perform in Bahrain under my own name, and I've assembled a talent group of local musicians to be my backup band, so you're in for a treat!</div>
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Also, you get 25% off on bourbon and whiskey so you can get in the real mood for the blues. </div>
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Another year has gone by, and in the mist of all the hoopla around the major pop artists, we get the neglected music section that doesn't show up on TV... the blues Grammy awards!</div>
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So from the nominees I <a href="http://speaktheblues.blogspot.com/2017/11/blues-nominees-for-2018-grammy-awards">mentioned</a> in November, The Rolling Stones have won the Traditional Blues Album of the Year and Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' won the Contemporary Blues Album of the Year.</div>
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It might not be the most exciting year for the blues, but it's still nice to see the old schoolers getting the wins, not discounting the other artists like Eric Bibb, Ronald Randolph, Robert Cray and the others.</div>
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So congrats to the winners and I'll see you again same time next year! Here's some songs from the winners off their winning albums:</div>
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-22965359388874742832018-01-17T09:32:00.002+03:002018-01-17T09:35:49.702+03:00Fender Announces 'American Original' Series<div style="text-align: center;">
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In a nice refresh of the American Vintage series, Fender just announced it's American Original series, a revamp and rebranding of the long running production (since 1982).</div>
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The biggest change is that the fretboard radius on these axes will be a flatter moden 9.5' instead of the vintage 7.25', which makes playing a bit easier. However the rest of the specs will be true vintage, down to pickups, the nitro laquer finish, color options, and neck profiles. The series no longer specifies the actual year it's trying to replicate, rather the decade (which combines a few things together).</div>
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Kinda pricey, and although the colors are awesome they are down to two or three options per guitar. Would have loved more options.</div>
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Here's the full lineup (not including the left hand models), more on <a href="http://www.fender.com/">www.fender.com</a>:</div>
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The Blues Foundation has <a href="http://blues.org/blues-music-awards/">announced</a> the nominees for the 39th Annual Blues Music Awards, taking place on May 10th, 2018 in Memphis Tennessee, and like every year I post them for ya!</div>
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Catfish Keith -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Mississippi
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Doug MacLeod -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Break The Chain</em><br />
Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Sonny and
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Harrison Kennedy -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Who U Tellin ?</em><br />
Mitch Woods -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Friends Along
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Rory Block -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Keepin' Outta
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Guy Davis<br />
Harrison Kennedy<br />
Taj Mahal<br />
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Monster Mike Welch and Mike Ledbetter -<st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><em>Right
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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Groovin' In
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TajMo -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>TajMo</em><br />
Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>After A While</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bobby Rush<br />
Michael Ledbetter<br />
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The Cash Box Kings<br />
Monster Mike Welch and Mike Ledbetter<br />
Nick Moss Band<br />
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Rick Estrin & the Nightcats</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Emerging Artist Album</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Altered Five Blues Band -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Charmed &
Dangerous</em><br />
Larkin Poe -<span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><em>Peach</em><br />
Miss Freddye -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Lady Of The
Blues</em><br />
R.L. Boyce -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Roll and Tumble</em><br />
Southern Avenue -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Southern Avenue</em><br />
Tas Cru -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Simmered &
Stewed</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Album</span></u></strong><strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Beth Hart -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Fire On The
Floor</em><br />
Corey Dennison Band -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Night After
Night</em><br />
Ronnie Baker Brooks -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Times Have
Changed</em><br />
Selwyn Birchwood -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Pick Your Poison</em><br />
TajMo -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>TajMo</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Female Artist</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Beth Hart<br />
Karen Lovely<br />
Samantha Fish<br />
Shemekia Copeland<br />
Vanessa Collier</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Male Artist</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Keb' Mo'<br />
Michael Ledbetter<br />
Ronnie Baker Brooks<br />
Selwyn Birchwood<br />
Toronzo Cannon<br />
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Album</u></strong><br />
Jimmy Reed, <em>Mr Luck: The Complete Vee-Jay Singles</em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span>(Craft Recordings)<br />
John Lee Hooker, <em>King of the Boogie</em>(Craft Recordings)<br />
Luther ALlison, <em>A Legend Never Dies</em><br />
(Ruf Records)<br />
The Paul deLay Band, <em>Live at Notodden โ97</em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span>(Little
Village Foundation)<br />
Various, <em>American Epic: The Collection</em>(Sony Legacy)</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- Bass</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Benny Turner<br />
Bob Stroger<br />
Larry Fulcher<br />
Michael "Mudcat" Ward<br />
Patrick Rynn</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- Drums</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Jimi Bott<br />
June Core<br />
Kenny Smith<br />
Tom Hambridge<br />
Tony Braunagel</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- Guitar</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Anson Funderburgh<br />
Chris Cain<br />
Christoffer "Kid" Andersen<br />
Monster Mike Welch<br />
Ronnie Earl</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Billy Branch<br />
Dennis Gruenling<br />
Jason Ricci<br />
Kim Wilson<br />
Rick Estrin</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Al Basile<br />
Jimmy Carpenter<br />
Nancy Wright<br />
Trombone Shorty<br />
Vanessa Collier</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anthony Geraci<br />
Henry Gray<br />
Jim Pugh<br />
Mitch Woods<br />
Victor Wainright</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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Beth Hart<br />
Don Bryant<br />
John Nรฉmeth<br />
Michael Ledbetter<br />
Sugaray Rayford<br />
Wee Willie Walker</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Album</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Lay It On Down</em><br />
Mike Zito -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Make Blues Not
War</em><br />
North Mississippi Allstars -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Prayer For Peace</em><br />
Savoy Brown -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Witchy Feelin'</em><br />
Walter Trout -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>We're All In
This Together</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Artist </span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Eric Gales<br />
Jason Ricci<br />
Kenny Wayne Shepherd<br />
Mike Zito<br />
Walter Trout</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Don't Give Up on Love" - written by Don Bryant and Scott Bomar<br />
"Don't Leave Me Here" - written by Kevin R. Moore, Taj Mahal, and
Gary Nicholson<br />
"Hate Take A Holiday" - written by Wee Willie Walker, Anthony
Paule, and Ernie Williams<br />
"Prayer For Peace" - written by Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson,
and Oteil Burbridge<br />
"The Blues Ain't Going Nowhere" - written by Rick Estrin</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Album</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Don Bryant -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Don't Give Up on
Love</em><br />
Johnny Rawls -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Waiting For The
Train</em><br />
Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Robert Cray
& Hi Rhythm</em><br />
Sugaray Rayford -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>The World That
We Live In</em><br />
Wee Willie Walker &The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>After A While</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><u><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Soul
Blues Female Artist</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Bettye LaVette<br />
Denise LaSalle<br />
Mavis Staples<br />
Trudy <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lynn</st1:place></st1:city><br />
Vaneese Thomas</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Male Artist </span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Curtis Salgado<br />
Don Bryant<br />
Johnny Rawls<br />
Sugaray Rayford<br />
Wee Willie Walker<br />
William Bell</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><u><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Traditional
Blues Album</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
The Cash Box Kings -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Royal Mint</em><br />
Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Elvin Bishop's
Big Fun Trio</em><br />
Kim Wilson -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Blues and Boogie
Vol. 1</em><br />
Monster Mike Welch and Mike Ledbetter -<st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><em>Right
Place</em></st1:address></st1:street><em>, Right Time</em><br />
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Groovin' In
Greaseland</em><br />
Various Artists -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Howlin' At Greaseland</em></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><u><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Traditional
Blues Female Artist</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Annika Chambers<br />
Diunna Greenleaf<br />
Janiva Magness<br />
Miss Freddye<br />
Ruthie Foster</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blues Male Artist</span></u></strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
John Primer<br />
Kim Wilson<br />
Lurrie Bell<br />
R.L.Boyce<br />
Rick Estrin</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-84091100650747606742018-01-10T14:23:00.001+03:002018-01-10T14:31:27.802+03:00The Blues meets Wu-Tang<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As usual I found a nice gem for the blues; but this time from the Wu-Tang Clan.</div>
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Now if y'all don't know, I was heavy into Wu-Tang when I was a teenager. They practically raised me up; at 17 is when I found the blues and never went back. But I don't forget where I came from.</div>
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In 2005 a compilation album called 'Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture Vol. 1' which features members of the Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates was released. In it, is a track called 'Slow Blues', which features <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Vast Aire, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Byata, </span>Wu affiliates<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Timbo King & Prodigal Sunn rapping over a minor blues progression, produced by Bronze Nazareth. It samples the song 'The Creeper Returns' by blues harpist Little Sonny. </span></div>
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It's a great fusion between these genres, one of the better if not best I've heard. Here it is for your pleasure, and I've also posted the original song it was sampled from:</div>
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Original song:</div>
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I would like to wish you all a merry Christmas; please remember the more unfortunate who will be spending the holidays alone and in need. </div>
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-67408865040436562162017-12-18T13:06:00.000+03:002017-12-18T13:19:42.234+03:00Review: 'Old Friends' - Kansas City Red / David 'Honeyboy' Edwards / Sunnyland Slim / Floyd Jones / Big Walter Horton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the great things about blues music is that I always discover something to listen to; I've been listening and playing the blues for 17 years and I still am dumbfounded by the sheer amount of music that is available, albeit some harder to come by than others. </div>
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This album, appropriately titled 'Old Friends' is one such gem. I've been on a binge listening to the likes of Floyd Jones, Eddie Boyd, and others in the early 50's Chicago blues as of late, and while researching music by Floyd Jones, who doesn't have much on record, I found a little album that was difficult to find on CD (but (but Amazon can print it for you), but easily available on <a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/oldfriends">cdbaby</a> for a $9.99 download. </div>
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In 1981, five of the biggest legends in Chicago blues got together in the studio, also in the city, and recorded 17 tracks. Everyone of these artists would get a few songs to lead on vocals; some new material and some old. What is the result? An unabashed, raw, in your face collection of the old-school blues in it's purest form, just that it's 30 years older. </div>
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The assembled cast, Kansas City Red, David 'Honey Edwards', Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, and Big Walter Horton, represent a certain legacy in post-war Chicago blues. Many have played with other legends like Muddy Waters, and also became legends of their own. Horton is one of the staples of blues harp, Sunnyland is a pillar of blues piano, Honeyboy Edwards of delta style acoustic guitar, Kansas Red for his drumming, and Jones, while possibly the most obscure of the bunch, had his own unique dark songwriting.</div>
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Mashing this band altogether makes for over an hour of honest to truth blues; while many of them nearing their 60's at this point, their singing and playing remains loyal to the formula. While you will not hear anything out of the ordinary, you also shouldn't expect to. </div>
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I love the fact that this is all a live recording, as many times the band would go in and out of bars or end off time from one another, but this adds to the improvised flavor of the genre.</div>
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If you want to add an album to your whiskey drinking collection, I highly advise you get this one. Not only is it rare, but it's also like a piece of music history.</div>
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02 - Gamblin' Man</div>
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03 - 43rd Street Jump</div>
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04 - The War Is Over</div>
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05 - When I Came In </div>
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06 - Banty Rooster</div>
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07 - Mr. Freddy Blues</div>
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08 - Over The Seas Blues</div>
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09 - I'm a Prisoner</div>
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10 - Freedom Train</div>
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14 - That's All Right, I'll Be Around</div>
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15 - Heartache</div>
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16 - Sometimes I Worry</div>
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This is the only video of the album on Youtube; you can listen to samples of each track in the cdbaby link above:</div>
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<br />Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-22281115503090585262017-12-06T12:52:00.001+03:002017-12-06T12:52:11.230+03:00'Still Called the Blues' - Luther Allison with James Solberg<br />
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This song is a rare one; although a cover of the blues-soul/funk, very 80's sounding original from Johnny Taylor (see <a href="https://youtu.be/7NEoa0LzyBw">here</a>), is a true hardcore and raw blues you would expect from me to send out to you.<br />
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A stellar fiery performance from legends Luther Allison and James Solberg who features on the track, released in 2002 on a compilation album:<br />
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Another year, another Grammy award ceremony. On January 28, 2018 the 60th Grammy Awards will take place in New York City.<br />
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Yesterday, the official Grammys website confirmed the full list of nominees for the event, and as usual the only nominees we care about are the blues artists!<br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wow; there's a huge list of major players... I believe it will be a heated battle (that won't be on the main event but anyways...)</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Traditional Blues: Eric Bibb</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contemporary: Robert Cray</span></span></div>
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Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879332670736765687.post-65987589134308965752017-11-23T10:59:00.001+03:002017-11-23T10:59:42.995+03:00'Masters of Modern Blues' - Floyd Jones / Eddie Tayor & Friends<br />
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In 1994, a never before released compilation of recordings was brought to light; it was a 1966 session for Testament Records, involving the underrated Floyd Jones and Eddie Boyd, accompanied by some of Chicago blue's finest: Otis Spann on piano, Big Walter Horton on harp, and Fred Below on drums. </div>
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The result is some of the most raw and emotional blues recordings ever made... and that needs to be spread out to the world for the sake of history.</div>
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Totaling 16 tracks alternating between Floyd and Eddie songs (8 each), this album is a necessary addition to any blues fan. And thanks to Youtube we have the entire album available:</div>
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Tracklist:</div>
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01. Rising Wind<br />
02. Dark Road<br />
03. Stockyard Blues<br />
04. Sweet Talkin' Woman<br />
05. Train Fare Home<br />
06. Big Town Playboy<br />
07. Peach Tree Blues<br />
08. Bad Boy<br />
09. Hard Times<br />
10. M&O Blues<br />
11. Playhouse Blues<br />
12. Dark Road (alternate)<br />
13. Feel So Bad<br />
14. After Hours<br />
15. Take Your Hand Down<br />
16. Bad Boy (alternate)Speakin' the Blueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828759274608846163noreply@blogger.com0