Website additions 06/09 to 06/22
Videos added: Cool John Ferguson videos (2) Show dates added: Joe Bell & the Stinging Blades show dates (1) Rhonda Robichaux show dates (3) Willie Painter Band show dates (1)
Bobby “Blue” Bland dies at 83
Singer Bobby “Blue” Bland died Sunday in his home near Memphis, TN, of complications from an ongoing illness, according to an Associated Press report. Bland had several influential hits in his early career, including 1957’s “Farther On Up The Road”, covered Continue reading
Website additions 06/02 – 06/08
Show dates added: Blues World Order show dates (2) Cool John Ferguson show dates (1) Durham Ukulele Orchestra show dates (1) Joe Bell & the Stinging Blade show dates (1) Rhonda Robichaux show dates (1) The Swang Brother show dates (1) Videos: Will McFarlane videos (1) WillFest Continue reading
Joe Bell & the Stinging Blades debut new lineup Saturday
From Joe Bell: “The Stinging Blades invite you to join us at Billsborough Live Music Hall in Hillsborough this coming Sat. night at 8PM as we enter a period of transition. We will be debuting our new rhythm section of Continue reading
Grateful Dead 1972 concert film to be released August 1 – see film clip
“It can’t really be put into words how the Dead rewired the social and musical subconscious of so many people. They were the first rock band to truly understand the art of the infinite that constitutes without-a-net, free-form jamming. They Continue reading
Most annoying rock star behaviors / ticket prices
Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene opines today on the 10 Most Annoying Rock Star Behaviors. Although I’m a dissenter when it comes to Greene’s distaste for solos (aren’t creative, in-the-moment solos integral to live music?), I think he’s spot on about Continue reading
Will Fest videos are up
The first couple videos from this year’s WillFest jam at Blue Note Grill have been posted on this website. More to come.
Website additions 05/26 – 06/01
Videos added: Alan Heckle videos (1) Will McFarlane videos (4)
Will McFarlane in Durham this weekend for Blue Note Grill 3rd Anniversary
Will McFarlane returns to Durham to celebrate Blue Note Grill’s 3rd anniversary with two shows this weekend. Friday, The Will McFarlane Band plays from 9:00 to 11:30p, following the Duke Street Dogs’ regular Friday After Work Party from 6-8p. Sunday Continue reading
Website additions 05/19 – 05/25
Videos added: Alan Heckle videos Joe Bell & the Stinging Blades videos Video viewing tips Show dates added: Chicken Fried Blues show dates (1) Durham Ukulele Orchestra calendar Will McFarlane show dates (2)