Archive for March, 2009

“Mad Dog” Lester Davenport succumbs to cancer

This information passed along by Kevin Johnson from Delmark Records:
Chicago bluesman Lester “Mad Dog” Davenport passed away last Tuesday, March 17th after battling prostate cancer for years. Our friend, the legendary guitarist Jimmy Dawkins told us about Lester’s passing Saturday night at Rooster’s Palace, where Delmark was recording a wild Tail Dragger performance on [...]

Blues singer-guitarist John Cephas dies

Blues singer-guitarist John Cephas dies.

Music & nightlife | Meet the fastest-rising star of the blues, John Németh | Seattle Times Newspaper

Looks like John Nemeth has a very good publicity agent…
Music & nightlife | Meet the fastest-rising star of the blues, John Németh | Seattle Times Newspaper.

Baltimore City Paper – Music: Severn Up

Baltimore City Paper – Music: Severn Up.

World News Telarc Signs Blues Diva Shemekia Copeland World Music at Global Rhythm – The Destination for World Music

World News Telarc Signs Blues Diva Shemekia Copeland World Music at Global Rhythm – The Destination for World Music.

Musical Notes: Folkblues Cafe: Danny Kalb

Musical Notes: Folkblues Cafe: Danny Kalb.

Blues Legend B.B. King To Get New Weekly Radio Show

From Nightwatcher’s House Of Rock:
Nightwatcher’s House Of Rock: Blues Legend B.B. King To Get New Weekly Radio Show.

Robert Frost’s Banjo: Musical Questions – John Hayes

Interesting Q&A with musician John Hayes, including his blues influences.
Robert Frost’s Banjo: Musical Questions – John Hayes.

Juke Joint Soul: John Németh – Love Me Tonight

Juke Joint Soul: John Németh – Love Me Tonight.