Monthly Archives: May 2015

TRIX 3301 – Eddie Kirkland: “Front and Center”

Posted on May 19, 2015 by peterblowry

3301 – Eddie Kirkland: “Front and Center”                           * Macon, Georgia seems not to have a reputation as being a particularly memorable town for black musicians – though Fred McMullen was reputed to have come from there and the Rev. Pearly … Continue reading →

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The King – photo by Peter B. Lowry

Posted on May 15, 2015 by peterblowry

SYDNEY – ca. 1996-97 B.B. King, Roberta Casey, Julian Casey-Lowry Kodak Instamatic

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LOMAX GUIDE

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

BEGINNER’S GUIDE… Alan Lomax. Peter B. Lowry on the prime doyen of folklore and field recording. Alan Lomax… what a concept! The person without whom there would probably be no Songlines! And that is not attempted hyperbole… merely the truth. … Continue reading →

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SLEEPY JOHN

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

SLEEPY JOHN ESTES                                                                                                                            On 80 Highway                                                                                                                             Delmark DE 797 One of the originals in blues was John Adam Estes, a fine songwriter, a unique singer and a decent, basic guitarist. His career covered many decades, first as a Black recording … Continue reading →

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EUGENE gig

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

EUGENE “Hideaway” BRIDGES                                                                                                    The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW                                                                                                  18 February, 2012 The quasi-Australian Bridges played one of his favorite clubs in the Sydney area last night, this time as a trio (Rowan Lane – bass guitar; Mitch Preston – drums). … Continue reading →

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BLUE APPAL

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

CLASSIC APPALACHIAN BLUES                                                                                               Various artists                                                                                                         Smithsonian/Folkways 40198 I’m not sure where the designation “Appalachian Blues” came from, possibly Alan Lomax – he used it for one of the “Deep River of Song” albums in the ALAN LOMAX COLLECTION from Rounder. … Continue reading →

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JOHN CEPHAS

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

CEPHAS & WIGGINS                                                                                                                    Richmond Blues                                                                                                      Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 40179 It’s been three years since John Cephas “left the building”. I must initially indicate my personal involvement with him: I was the first person to record John in March of 1976 … Continue reading →

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CLEAR WATERS

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater                                                                                                           West Side Strut                                                                                                                              Alligator 4921 (Only Blues) About every year or two, the Alligator folks come up with a real “keeper” release that has fine tunes, superb performances, and is well-programmed. This is their latest CD … Continue reading →

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CUSHING

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

BLUES BEFORE SUNRISE: the Radio Interviews                                                                  Steve Cushing                                                                                                                              University of Illinois Press (2010) The title of the book is self-explanatory – Cushing has been doing a blues radio show for WBEZ in Chicago for thirty years, one that was nationally … Continue reading →

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GIG

Posted on May 13, 2015 by peterblowry

RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS                                                                                          CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNING MALCOLM                                                                           The Basement, Sydney – Fri Oct 1, 2010. One of the best venues in Sydney had a couple of very different blues acts that were to appear the next day … Continue reading →

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