Just In Case You Forgot How Great Stevie Ray Vaughan Really Was
I’m not sure there has been a musician before or since where you see such evidence of music “channeling” pure, heavenly energy. As a guitar player (any musician or artist can probably relate), when you are in the “zone” you end up in this meditative state where suddenly it’s as if it is not really […]
Stevie Ray Vaughan 60th Birthday
How time flies…the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan would have been 60 October 3, 2014…changed the world of music forever – as all the great ones do, his music lives on in every guitarist who has come since. Here’s a great Jazzfest performance near the end of Stevie’s performances…with his brother Jimmie, great show Great […]
Gary Clark Jr – Incredible Blues Guitar
Gary Clark Jr is one of those rare, charismatic blues guitar players that you just know has some deep down connection with the universe and at times it comes out in his playing. Just like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Buddy Guy and all of the greats that take their place at the […]
Blues Guitar Duels…SRV, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy
One of the best parts about being a blues guitar fan are the guitar “duels” that really bring out the best in the players. This first one is 3 Texas blues guitar greats…Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and his brother Jimmie Vaughan. All 3 players are FINE on this rendition of Albert’s Frosty…have to give […]
Gary Clark Jr – If Trouble Was Money (Collins)
Watch Gary masterfully re-create the wonderful Albert Collins slow blues “If Trouble Was Money” While he doesn’t have the “Iceman’s” attack (as you can see from video clips below), he brings his own passion and style to the song. What makes a blues artist stand out is when you know they are giving 110% – […]
Jimmie Vaughan – Calabogie Blues Festival Videos
It rained all weekend, but despite the torrential downpour, I jumped in my car Saturday afternoon and headed out on my 1-hour journey to the hills of Calabogie to see Jimmie Vaughan along with his great Tilt-A-Whirl Band headline the Calabogie Blues Festival Followers of this blog will recognize that I have talked a lot […]
Paul Deslauriers Band – Smokin Blues In Calabogie
Took in the Paul Deslauriers Band from Montreal, Quebec last evening at the Calabogie blues festival. This blues-influenced power trio was loud and rockin…from his Gibson Les Paul to the wonderfully sounding double-neck SG with the top being a 12-string model that I swear sounds just like Richie Sambora (guitarist with Bon Jovi). Paul Deslauriers […]
10-Year Old Felix Plays BB-King’s “Everyday I Have The Blues”
Remarkable video that demonstrates we can do anything if we really put our mind to it…blind from birth, Felix delivers an incredible version of “Everyday I Have The Blues” – the BB King standard. Watch how he learned to play the guitar on his lap from sound only…don’t ever complain about having to practice again!
Johnny Winter Passes Away At 70 On Tour
Like a true bluesman, Johnny Winter went out still doing what he loved. Sad to say that we heard today great Texas guitar slinger Johnny Winter died at the age of 70 while on tour in Zurich Switzerland, the blues music world will take moment to pause and surely celebrate the life and music of […]
Buddy Guy 78th Birthday Bash – July 30th
If you are anywhere NEAR Chicago on July 30th then pick yourself up some Buddy Guy Birthday Bash tickets as Buddy Guy’s Legends Blues Club celebrates his birthday in style. You can pickup tickets here…hopefully they’re not gone by the time you click on this… I’ve been to BG’s Legends a couple of times, try […]