Tittie Man - Drink Small

Drink Small (born January 28, 1933) is an African American soul blues and electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is known as the 'Blues Doctor', and has been influenced by gospel and country music and Blind Boy Fuller Small was born in Bishopville, South Carolina, United States. He was self taught on the guitar and organised a local gospel group, the Six Stars. He had eclectic musical influences including Tennessee Ernie Ford, Merle Travis, John Lee Hooker and Fats Domino. He was rated as one of the best gospel guitarists in the 1950s, before he turned his attention to secular music later in that decade. In 1959, he released the single "I Love You Alberta" on Sharp Records. Small had a long career, recording spasmodically for small record labels, before issuing six albums between 1990 and 2008. He recorded dirty blues tracks such as "Tittie Man" and "Baby, Leave Your Panties Home", with more righteous offerings such as "The Lord Been Good to Me". Small appeared at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He also performed at the first Julius Daniels Memorial Blues Festival in Denmark, South Carolina, in October 2010. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, -  ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!

Folsom Prison Blues - Mike Shepherd

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Pedro de Dios Barcelo: Guitar, vocals. Carlos Jimena: Drums, maracas. Paco Luis Martos: Washtub bass. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

Shirley - Bob Log III

Bob Log III is an American slide guitar one-man band. During performances, he plays old Silvertone archtop guitars, wears a full body human cannonball suit, and a pilot's helmet wired to a telephone receiver, which allows him to devote his hands and feet to guitar and drums. The spectacle has been described as a guitar dance party.

He tours over 150 shows a year in more than 30 countries. Bob Log's version of quick Delta blues is a continuation of the sound that Bob Log and Thermos pioneered in the duo Doo Rag. The major differences are: greater emphasis on guitar showmanship, fingerpicking, and one-man-band-style drumming with his feet. Based in Tucson, Arizona, and Melbourne, Australia, he has made tours of North America, Europe, Japan and Australia, Mexico, and Iceland.
Bob Log III was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Arizona. Growing up, Log listened to musical artists such as AC/DC, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Bo Diddley, Hasil Adkins and Chuck Berry, later commenting that "That's what rock'n'roll is to me. You take a guitar, turn it up, make the ladies dance, and have a good time." Bob Log got his first guitar at the age of 11, and by the age of 16 he had moved to slide guitar, playing Delta blues, modeling his slide guitar style on that of Mississippi Fred McDowell. Log began his music career recording and touring with

Shave 'em Dry - Lucille Bogan

Lucille Bogan (April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948) was an American blues singer, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. The sexologist and music critic, Ernest Borneman, stated that Bogan along with Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, was in "the big three of the blues".
She was born Lucille Anderson in Amory, Mississippi, United States, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1916, she married Nazareth Lee Bogan, a railwayman, and gave birth to a son.

She first recorded vaudeville songs for Okeh Records in New York in 1923, with pianist Henry Callens. Later that year she recorded "Pawn Shop Blues" in Atlanta, Georgia, which was the first time a black blues singer had been recorded outside New York or Chicago. In 1927 she began recording for Paramount Records in Grafton, Wisconsin, where she recorded her first big success, "Sweet Petunia", which was covered by Blind Blake. She also recorded for Brunswick Records, backed by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport.

By 1930 her recordings had begun to concentrate on drinking and sex, with songs such as "Sloppy Drunk Blues" (covered by Leroy Carr and others) and "Tricks Ain't Walkin' No More" (later recorded by Memphis Minnie). She also recorded the original version of "Black Angel Blues", which (as "Sweet Little Angel") was covered by B.B. King and many others. Trained in the rowdier juke joints of the 1920s, many of Bogan's songs, most of which she wrote herself, have thinly-veiled humorous sexual references. The theme of prostitution, in particular, featured prominently in several of her recordings.

In 1933 she returned to New York, and, apparently to conceal her identity, began recording as Bessie Jackson for the Banner (ARC) label. She was usually accompanied on piano by Walter Roland, with whom she recorded over 100 songs between 1933 and 1935, including some of her biggest commercial successes including "Seaboard Blues", "Troubled Mind", and "Superstitious Blues".

Her other songs included "Stew Meat Blues", "Coffee Grindin' Blues", "My Georgia Grind", "Honeycomb Man", "Mr. Screw Worm In Trouble", and "Bo Hog Blues". Her final recordings with Roland and Josh White included two takes of "Shave 'Em Dry", recorded in New York on Tuesday March 5, 1935. The unexpurgated alternate take is notorious for its explicit sexual references, a unique record of the lyrics sung in after-hours adult clubs. Another of her songs, "B.D. Woman's Blues", takes the position of a "bull dyke" ("B.D."), with the line "Comin' a time, B.D. women, they ain't gonna need no men" "They got a head like a sweet angel and they walk just like a natural man." "They can lay their jive just like a natural man."

She appears not to have recorded after 1935, and spent some time managing her son's jazz group, Bogan's Birmingham Busters, before moving to Los Angeles shortly before her death from coronary sclerosis in 1948
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Blue Jean Blues - Devils Creek

These guys are heavily influenced by Rory Gallagher, Status Quo and early 70's British bluesy hard rock. They've got a great groove in the rhythm section, a fine guitarist in Guy Rosewell, and their album 'Bullfrog Blues' is recommended! The album includes a rockin' take on Rory's "Seven Days". Plus, they list Joe as one of their influences. Definitely not another SRV clone" (Keith - joebonamassa.com) . "She was a good looking woman but she was a bitch" - "Poor Boy" by Guy Rosewall for Devils Creek... How can you not love lyrics like this! If you've been reading this blog, you'd know I hate modern rock groups. Well here's an exception: Devils Creek, the Best New Rock Group I've heard. They sound like the second coming of Rory Gallagher but more commercial the way Cream was commercial playing "Sunshine of Your Love". If you love 70's British blues hard rock, then you will absolutely fall in love with Devils Creek. Its hard to believe their debut album "Bullfrog Blues" wasn't an unreleased album recorded in 1971 by a British power trio. "Bullfrog Blues" features great driving originals by lead guitarist and vocalist Guy Rosewall as well as excellent covers of originals by Rory Gallagher and Ten Years After Alvin Lee. The other members of Devils Creek consist of Tim Chapple on Bass Guitar and Terry Brown on drums. The album was produced by Phil Innes who did a great job as it has an excellent balls to the walls take no prisoners sound for a studio album... If you love 70s British Blues Rock Devils Creek "Bullfrog Blues" is a wet dream. Guy Rosewall is like a 21 century Rory Gallagher and a great vocalist and songwriter. My favorite tracks include Seven Days by Rory Gallagher and Guy Rosewell's original "Poor Boy" whose riffs are as great as the above lyrics. I'm still not convinced Devils Creek wasn't kidnapped by aliens in 1971 and just returned to Earth now. Bruce Springsteen isn't the future of Rock and Roll, Devils Creek is". (Phil Hershon - blog review).. "You guys have a great sound. Very full and hard drivin'. Your bass player gets things goin' and keeps the fire lit throughout, on all songs. I really like your guitar playing and vocals. Excellent solos. Drumming is very complimentary to the style being played. I like the guitar and bass echoing each other on Family Song. I hear a blend of music spanning several decades. I hear the rhythm section on Seven Days as back in the 70s with such bands as Grand Funk etc. I also hear guitar from hard rockin' "hair bands" of the ..80s and 90s. I think you've done a great job of blending different flavors of music together to make a very enjoyable listening experience. It gets one movin' as well. I also like your take on JT's Fire And Rain. .. I will turn my 17 year old son onto you guys. He..s getting pretty good on his Fender bass, and I like to share other hard thumpin.. bass players with him for inspiration... Best of luck to you on your CD release and gigs ahead.......R.K." (Rick Kendrick - www.rorygallagher.com).. "Devils Creek are a Cornish band which might, under some circumstances be called a Rory Gallagher tribute band. However, if that was so, we would not be reviewing this CD in BITS. Although there are, a couple of tracks which come directly from the Rory Gallagher songbook (strangely ex- cluding Bullfrog Blues: but see below) a significant number of the cuts are originals, many written by the band's guitarist Guy Rosewall. Covers include, 'Messing With The Kid', written by Mel London, and made famous by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, and Dave Hole's, 'Demolition Man'. .. One of the surprises in the album is the inclusion of James Taylor's 'Fire And Rain', one not usually heard in this rock blues format but none the worse for all that. The band is driven beautifully by Terry Brown on drums and Tim Chapple on bass, the latter laying down a stomping beat on every number! I am told by the boys in the band that although they have a following in Cornwall, they are looking for new pastures. Well, on the showing of this album, I would strongly recommend them. Finally, what about the missing 'Bullfrog Blues?' Well, Tim Chapple told me that in typical rock'n'roll style the band selected the artwork, chose the title for the CD and so on and then went into the studio to record. The only track that turned out duff was Bullfrog! Worse things happen at sea - but not many". (Ian McKenzie - Blues in the South - March 2008).. "Wikkid version of Seven Days - I love it!" (Barry Barnes - Sinnerboy).. "You're absolutely fookin stunning!" (The B-Man).. "It's good to hear the great old roots that you fellas' apply in your rock & rock & roll. Please don't ever stop!!" (John Garner - Sir Lord Baltimore).. "A great tribute to Rory Gallagher" (www.rorysfriends.de).. "Sounds Good!" (Dumpys Rusty Nuts).. "Devils Creek really blew me away, and I can't for the life of me believe that it sounds so good. Every 2 minute snippet (cd baby) from this release had me wanting more!" (Kim -www.rocknrolluniverse.com).. "The band is driven beautifully by Terry Brown on drums and Tim Chapple on bass, the latter laying down a stomping beat on every number.......... on the showing of this album I would strongly recommend them" (Ian McKenzie - Blues In The South)... "Guy Rosewall, guitar and vocals, Tim Chapple on bass and drummer Terry Brown could be described as a power trio.... The old Ten Years After classic Hear Me Calling sits Guy's heavy rock sound the best, and its the guitar sound that has a strong influence..... Guy's own foray into songwriting shows some interesting invention, particularly on the Family Song - good old 70's rock really. The others - Dead Man Walking, Poor Boy and Shadow City are built more on solid riffs, but Guy's also put in some worthwhile lyrics and not wasted the opportunity with rock cliches.... There's some worthwhile material in there" (Al Tait - Blues Matters).. "A driving and effusive mix of rock and blues" (Scrumpy 'n' Western - The Live Music Magazine).. "Sounds like you guys really do the business" (Rod Clements, founding member of Lindisfarne).. "Lawdy mama, that's some KILLER lead-guitar work!! Impressive precision, growls, and wahs. Yeah, ok, there's nothing "new" here, but geez-Louise, nobody [reviewer-wise] ought to be expecting "new" here! Not to say that THIS reviewer (uhh, YEAH, that would be moi) doesn't enjoy more "contemporary" stuff, but when she's in "blues-based-rock mode," then G-dammit, she wants to hear the real-deal ROCKIN' BLUES! And this crew delivers! So I'd say this was pretty damn cookin'. But let's face it: This band is competing in a well-worn, time-honored genre, and it's pretty tough to sound "oh-so-novel-different." The thing is: Do they "rock" and "push the right buttons"? For my money: YES." (Garageband Reviewer) .. "It's a great disc, and you can expect a very favorable review indeed! I'm loving the Rory cover, and it's refreshing to hear bluesy rock that's not the same ol' 12 bar. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's good to see a more 70's hard rock influence" (Nightwatchers House of Rock).. "You are doing a fine job!" (Steve Arvey).. "All sounds good, I hope it does well for you" (Bob Daisley - Ozzy Osbourne, Uriah Heep, Stan Webb's Chicken Shack)... "Superb CD" (Paul Alexander Radio CRMK).. "Blues Giants" (Crow Room Review - The Cornishman). "Checked you guys out and y'all sound GREAT! That cat is smokin on guitar" (Chris Bell 100% Blues). "FINALLY--A ROCKIN' GROOVIN, BLUES BAND - I just can't stop listening to you--great musicianship with a drivin' beat--I feel your music in my spine, and when I feel that, I know you are a band to be reckoned with.It's time you conquered the world!" (Jay Hill - eclatentertainment.com).. "Blues rock at its best. Solid rhythm section, awesome guitar work and mature vocals" (Swifty - The Barley Sheaf Liskeard)... "Any regular reader of these pages will know that I'm partial to a bit of blues-rock. The last couple of years has seen Joe Bonamassa and Walter Trout rank highly in my year end favourites, whilst the likes of early Status Quo, ZZ Top, Gwyn Ashton and Rory Gallagher are regular listens guaranteed to please whatever my mood… so I'm kicking myself a bit for not picking up on this band a bit sooner!.. Devils Creek are a classic three piece blues-rock outfit, very much in the mould of the aforementioned Gallagher line-ups although herald not from Ireland but from Cornwall. Issued on bass-player Tim Chapple's own Cornish music promoting record label "Top Of The Hill" my first impression upon hearing "Bulldog Blues" (other than wondering where the title track disappeared to – but that's answered on their myspace page!) was this album has a similar structure to Bonamassa's "Sloe Gin". Not in style particularly, we'll come to that in a moment, but more in structure. Like "Sloe Gin" it's a mix of impressive original compositions, from the pen of lead singer/lead guitarist Guy Rosewall, accompanied by a number of well selected and certainly unusual and often superbly interpreted covers... Stylewise though it's that Irish genius Gallagher and most specifically that stomping brand of blues-rock he displayed so brilliantly through the 70s and 80s that forms the major template for the music. In fact it's a radical electric reworking of the acoustic "Defender" closing track "Seven Days" that opens the album. A fantastic re-imagining of the song so effective that it'll have you checking the lyrics just to confirm its the same thing. Following this a trio originals underscore the positive first impressions, with the powerful "Dead Man's Walking", and the amusingly acerbic lyrics of "Poor Boy" especially impressive... With another original, "Shadow City" interloping in a collection of covers on the latter half of the album it is instead another reworking, this time of James Taylor's "Fire And Rain" that catches the ear before a welcome visit to Albert Lee's excellent "Hear Me Calling" proves a delight to discover. For many years the opening song of the mighty Slade's live set, Devils Creek take the sensible root of not trying to emulate the power of that band at their peak but instead take the song back to its bluesy roots... Naysayer's will knock the fact that there's nothing radically new in terms of style on the album but that's not the point is it? Some unfortunately even dismiss the genre as little more than glorified pub-rock but there's plenty of us out there that delight in finding bands like this that keep this invigorating music alive. For me, it's the best album of its type that I've heard since last years Walter Trout set, and it offers the belief that live they'd be a blast. A quick check of the gig listings on their myspace page shows that although prolific live performers unfortunately they seem mostly restricted to the South West of England at present. Now, with the fact that Walter Trout has actually just announced a pretty comprehensive UK tour, I can't help thinking that he and Devils Creek would make an ideal pairing" - (Rock of Ages June 2009). .. "Inspired by the classic guitar driven blues rock of the late 60's and 70's, UK power trio Devils Creek seem intent on keeping alive the time honored tradition first forged by greats such as Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee and Ten Years After and Status Quo years ago... Formed in 2006, led by guitarist/vocalist Guy Rosewall, featuring a crack rhythm section in bassist Tim Chapple and drummer Alan Ibbotson, their 2008 debut album 'Bullfrog Blues' combined a classic approach with an attack favored by heavy rock, particularly evident in the ultra heavy bass sound not normally heard in the genre... Featuring a hard driving electric version of Rory Gallagher's "Seven Days" which would surely make the late great Irish guitarist proud, the entire offering is a solid testament to the enduring power and influence of blues inflected rock - especially the variety in which a wailing Fender Strat comes front and center... Now in the middle of sessions for their second studio album, several tracks being already available for preview on the band's MySpace page it's quite clear based on the fresh evidence on display that these three aren't likely to stray from their vision any time in the foreseeable future" - (Nightwatcher's House of Rock November 2009).. "Just downloaded the CD from CD Baby. This is not fair....I'll be listening to this all weekend! I enjoy each song more than the previous. The G-Man would be proud. You took a seminal influence and infused it with your energy. I'll be turning many of my friends on to your page...." - (School Days).. "If you are as big a fan as I am of electric blues guitar this is one not to miss. Guy Rosewall and the band are steeped in high octane no frills bluesicianship. I just downloaded this today and have listened through several times. Very refreshing to my ears. Reminiscent (without repeating) of Rory Gallagher's finest work from the late 70s Devil's Creek infuse their influences with enthusiasm and taste (pun intended) while remaining exciting and interesting. I am really enjoying this! Nice job guys" - (George T CD-Baby).. "Saw your great version of Red House on youtube. Brilliant!" - (Christopher Hjort, author "Strange Brew: Eric Clapton and the British Blues Boom 1965-1970" ).. "Received the Devils Creek second CD today. I can't believe it , it is even better than the first CD, it arrived this morning, and I have played it twice through already! - I love the Hamsters, but Devils Creek stand head and shoulders above them...if you like 70's blues rock, buy this CD" - (Moonietunes).. "Devils Creeks second album following on from 'Bullfrog Blues' from 2007.I have that album which is a great introduction to what is,if there's any justice, a fine band on the brink of widespread recognition. 'Breaking The Chains' is a more polished and altogether tighter album than the first,and full of riffs anf hooks guaranteed to grab the attention of anyone who loves blues/rock. The album starts off with the track 'Rule The World' a heavy rock feel to it reminicent of Hendrix/ Black Sabbath.The second track 'Judgement Day' is a splendid Gary Moore like blues rocker and the third track 'Salvation' has a Parisienne Walkways feel to it.Track four 'Working The Chains' is a traditional blues track you can imagine Joe Bonamassa penning,whilst track five 'I Know' reminded me of an old Thin Lizzy rocker.'I'm A Man' track six has the Chicago hook I remember from the late 60's.Track seven 'Kokomo Train' is a boogie blues tune ZZ Top would be proud of.Track eight 'Hole In The Sun' is a Hendrix like heavy rocker whilst the final track 'Bullfrog Blues' is the encore track full of Chuck Berry blues/rock/boogie licks and hooks. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

100 Cigarettes - Jason Buie

Vancouver based guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Buie has been performing live since the age of sixteen. He has honed his skills over the last fourteen years playing throughout Canada, the U.S.A. and Japan. Along the way he has played and performed with such artists as blues legend Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, The Jeff Healey Band, John Mayall, The Powder Blues Band, Big Dave Mclean, Jimmy D. Lane, Wild T, Johnny Ferriera and Jerry Doucette. With the Release of his critically acclaimed CD “Urban Blues” his profile continues to grow. Jason's second C.D" "Live at The Blue Gator" was released in 2009. Jason did Spring and Fall European tour's in 2009 with great success. Jason was born and raised in Victoria, BC. As an adolescent he explored the roots of American Blues along with other forms of music that spawned from it. Growing up in an artistic home, Jason had the freedom to explore his passion and talent. He would empty his pockets regularly to purchase blues recordings. He idolized such pioneers as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, The Three Kings: Freddie, Albert, and B.B., Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix and others. His love for the blues really blossomed when he witnessed Albert Collins in concert at fifteen years old. “I worked at the local grocery store and I borrowed one the older guy’s id. to get into the show. Albert was amazing; there will never be anyone like him.” From that point on Buie was hooked. Jason has taken his influences and sculpted them into a style of his own. His music remains a well-seasoned gumbo of blues, funk, rock and soul with influences that originate in the Southern States and inner cities of America. Jason’s from the heart vocals and fiery guitar work combined with a charismatic stage presence have caused listeners and critics to take notice. His passion and honesty always comes thru in his live shows. Jason’s debut CD is “Urban Blues”. The recording reflects Jason’s love of various blues styles from uptown horn arrangements, funk, Texas shuffles. And traditional blues. The CD features some of Vancouver's finest musicians including Al Webster (Long John Baldry, Colin James, Amanda Marshall) on drums, Norm Fisher (Colin James) on Fender upright bass, and Dave Webb on piano. Three tracks feature Steve Hilliam and Derry Byrne (Little Big Band Horns) on tenor sax and trumpet. Stormin' Norman from Vancouver’s Rock 101 Sunday Blues show also lays harmonica down on one track. “Urban Blues” is on regular rotation on the affiliated satellite network. Two of Jason’s songs have also been featured on Vancouver’s crime drama TV show “Cold Squad”. “Urban Blues” has received excellent reviews and the disc offers a diverse blend guaranteed to satisfy!! If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”