Folk-Blues Legend Odetta Hospitalized Folk-blues legend Odetta Gordon, known worldwide to her fans as simply "Odetta" (perhaps the first of the single-name artists), has been hospitalized since Saturday, November 8th for complications
Former Canned Heat Frontman Robert Lucas, R.I.P. Former Canned Heat frontman Robert Lucas, a skilled slide-guitarist and harp player, died on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 from an apparent drug overdose, according to his manager Skip Taylor. The...
Ry Cooder - The UFO Has Landed CD review Guitarist Ry Cooder's talent seemingly knows no bounds. As a session musician, he is Michelangelo's assistant, adding the last few touches of bright color to the master's work. As a...
Blues Harpist Pat Ramsey, R.I.P. Sadly, we have to report on the passing of blues harpist Pat Ramsey, who died on Monday, November 17th, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Best known for his work on...
Tommy Castro On Tour San Francisco bay area blues guitarist Tommy Castro will be on the road well into the new year, his red-hot band rambling across America, performing a couple of benefit shows,...
What Does The Sirius/XM Radio Merger Mean For Blues Fans? As any reasonably plugged-in gadget head knows, the two American satellite radio companies - Sirius and XM Radio - have merged into one gigantic broadcast entity, and the jury is...
Mike Zito Tour Dates Blues singer Mike Zito has been hitting the boards heavy over the last few months, touring in support of his Eclecto Groove Records debut album, Today. Described (by me) as...
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