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|John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf, barely escaped with his mother and his life from East Germany in 1945. The experience would mark him for life and influence much of … Read more
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Bobby Kyle and the Administers at Jamey’s House of Music, Philadelphia, PA
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Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco
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Photos: Greg Gaughan Veteran bluesman Bobby Kyle and the Administers, who released a fine album, It’s My Life, late last year, graced the stages of a new, unique venue, Jamey’s House … Read more
Premiere: Webb Wilder’s [not] Lost in the Shuffle
Since 1985, Webb Wilder and the Beatnecks have been cranking out their own brand of roots-y rock ’n’ roll, and now Landslide Records will showcase heretofore unreleased tracks on Powerful … Read more
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Merle Travis’ 100th Birthday Celebration
Photos : Kathy & Ronnie Wade Merle Travis (1917-1983) was one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. His style of playing is so distinct, it carries his … Read more
Leon Redbone
Leon Redbone was probably at the height of his popularity in the US when he ventured to Europe, as an opening act for another unique guitarist, Leo Kottke. This CD … Read more
Professor Longhair – Fess Up
Legendary New Orleans piano maestro Professor Longhair is the focus of this incredible 2-DVD set released in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of his birth. The set is comprised of … Read more
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The risk was worth it to Steve Wynn. Rolling the dice, Wynn left Paisley Underground standard-bearers the Dream Syndicate in 1989 for a solo career, as the noisiest of all … Read more
Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco
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