Good bye Smokin’ Joe
Last week’s passing of legendary guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek was stunning, both for the loss of an icon and for his young age: He was... Read more
Author: Jon Cosby
Tommy Castro on Alligator Radio
There’s a pre-release of Tommy Castro‘s Method to My Madness on Alligator Radio. The CD release is Friday. There’s some serious foot stomping blues and... Read more
Big Blues Bender
Oh, to be in Vegas right now. I don’t think there’s ever been a blues event like the Big Blues Bender going on this week.... Read more
Ana Popovich in Seattle
Ana Popovich is at the Jazz Alley this week. She’s nearly sold out, so get your tickets soon. Popovich will entice you with her soulful,... Read more
Fantastic Negrito
I noticed a very busy news feed on Twitter, an artist named Fantastic Negrito. Modesty aside, he’s gone from being a big-time gangsta rap star,... Read more
Shemikia Copeland’s new release
Speaking of Shemekia, she has a new album scheduled for release next Friday, Outskirts of Love. You can listen to some of the tracks here. Read more
Mike Zito at Buddy’s
Mike Zito & the Wheel at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Zito starts at about 1:30. He’s joined by Shemekia Copeland at 2:36. First half is The... Read more
Tacoma blues fest
The 13th annual Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival is coming up, and there are some fine local musicians on the schedule, including Curtis Salgado, Stephanie... Read more
Silly law in Britain
Interesting development in the UK: European Copyright Madness: Court Strikes Down Law Allowing Users to Rip Their Own CDs The recording industry doesn’t have a... Read more
John Mayall next week
The Jazz Alley is presenting blues legend John Mayall next week (7/16 – 7/19). Mayall has 50 years of rock and electric blues (and just... Read more