Curtis Salgado – “I Don’t Do That No More”
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In this latest video from Curtis Salgado, it sounds like Curtis has waived bye-bye to the hard stuff and hello to better choices. So it’s part song, and part New Year’s Resolution. (Now, if I could only do that with ice cream.)
Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea VII
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The Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea VII cruise is scheduled to shove off on February 21st for 4 days of Blues and Caribbean waters. An All-Star Lineup guarantees a good time. Book now or miss out. (And be careful at the Midnight Buffet.)
Popa Chubby Live At Paste Studio On The Road: NYC
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Popa Chubby talking and singing and generally, working up a sweat at Ilegal Mezcal HQ in Brooklyn, NY. Popa’s one of those artists you just know has a good time wherever he is. This little 30-minute Paste Studios concert/conversation is no exception.
Little Mouse & The Hungry Cats – Voodoo Works
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Little change of pace here. This album’s from Little Mouse & The Hungry Cats, (French group English album). And I dig it. This is their debut album and it’s pretty slick. Great players, juicy arrangements and a sultry lead singer. (Du Groove, de l’energie!)
Edgar Winter – Brother Johnny
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Edgar Winter announced a new album, Brother Johnny. As the title implies, it’s a tribute album to his brother Johnny Winter. And it will be jam-packed with guest stars like Warren Hayes, Keb’ Mo’, Joe Walsh, and a Blues-bunch or others. (This should be a doozy for Blues fans.)
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “Rattle Can”
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Here’s the new and official video for “Rattle Can,” from Reverend Peyton (and his Big Damn Band). It’s from the album Dance Songs for Hard Times. (I just wish the Rev. would learn to put a little energy into his music.)
For Grammy-Nominated Delta Kream, The Black Keys Share Their Love For Mississippi Delta Blues
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This is a neat little audio interview of the lads that make up the The Black Keys (Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney). Their album’s up for a Grammy this year – it would be their 6th. Nice stories, especially the one about Patrick’s 6th-grade music teacher.
The Sully Band – “If You Love Me Like You Say”
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Here’s exactly what you should get when you glue a bunch of real good musicians together – a great sound. This is The Sully Band working out on an old Little Johnny Taylor tune, “If You Love Me Like You Say.” (One of my faves.)
“Booty Is Part Of Blackness!” Bobby Rush On Blues, Dirty Dancing And Being The Funkiest Man Alive
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After 75 years of performing live – including in mid-century minstrel shows – Bobby Rush’s joyful “folk fun”’ is finally attracting wide acclaim. He talks about his tough childhood, his feud with James Brown and staying true to his Black audience.
Jon Beres
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