Reviews of recently released recordings by active Blues artists
Inside this August 2019 issue — • Scatting – Richard Finley. 3/6 • 2019 Czech Village Blues! • Bill Graham reviews Laurie Jane and the 45’s • Phil Smith reviews: Big Daddy Wilson • Peter “Bluesman” Lauro reviews Frim Fram Quartet • Local music schedules • Jocelyn & Chris Arndt coming to CSPS
Inside this July 2019 issue — • Toronzo Cannon headlines at CVB 2019!! • Charlie Morgan kicks off CVB! • Phil Smith reviews: Big Daddy Wilson • Anthony Gomes coming to Czech Village Blues! • Blues In The Burgh 5 – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • Local music schedules • 2019 Iowa Blues Challenge winners announced! Read more about Blues paper July 2019[…]
Inside this June 2019 Issue — • Scatting – Richard Finley. 2/2 • Charlie Mogan kicks off 2019 Czech Village Blues! • Bill Graham reviews: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram • Anthoney Gomes coming to Czech Village Blues! • Kelly’s Lot – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • Can YOU play the Blues? Win a Strat! • Local music Read more about Blues paper June 2019[…]
Inside this May 2019 issue — • Scatting – Richard Finley • Phil Smith reviews: The B.B. King Blues Band • Phil Smith reviews: Ghost Town Blues Band (cover photo) • AG Weinberger; “Reborn” – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • Bobby ‘D’ shares his artwork at Brewhemia • Local music schedules
Inside this April 2019 issue — • H.D. Youth Center closing • Big Muse by Phil Smith • Bill Graham reviews: The Kentucky Headhunters • Vin Mott- Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • 5 Inducted in to the IA Blues Hall of Fame! • Anthony Gomes at The Redstone Room, Phil Smith • Local music schedules • Read more about Blues paper April 2019[…]
Inside this March 2019 issue — • Henry Davison, Founder of the LCBS. 1926-2019 • Danielle Nicole at The Famous Mockingbird • Phil Smith reviews: Jim Dan Dee • 19th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge photos • Henry Davison remembered • Mardi Gras Party artists • Local music schedules Henry Davison, founder of the Read more about Blues paper March 2019[…]
Chicago blues legend John Primer makes his CSPS Hall debut Tues Feb 12 at 7 pm. Photo Alain Broeckx. John Primer & The Real Deal February 12, 2019 at 7:00pm You could say John Primer’s musical career was forged by the legends. As bandleader and lead guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Read more about John Primer & The Real Deal coming to CSPS on Feb 12.[…]
Inside this January 2019 issue — • 19th Annual Blues N’ Buffett Chili Challenge • Winter Blues Festival! (See ad) • Phil Smith reviews: Kevin Burt’s, Heart & Soul • Bobby BlackHat – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • LCBS planning March Mardi Gras fund raiser! • Alligator Records and Amped team up! • Local music schedules
Inside this December 2018 issue — • 19th Annual Blues N’ Buffett Chili Challenge • Bill Graham reviews: Joe Louis Walker, Bruce Katz and Giles Robson • Diane Durrett – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • The LCBS celebrates the Blues at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery! • Local music schedules • HAPPY NEW YEAR!