Levon Helm Ramble at the Ryman Released May 17, 2011 on Vanguard Records He’s over seventy years old now, and still nothing quite gets in the way of Levon Helm‘s tenacious desire to make music. Arguably one of the two most notable people to ever call such a little place like Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, home. Read more about Levon Helm – Ramble at the Ryman[…]
Warren Haynes Man in Motion Stax Records – Released May 10, 2011 Warren Haynes will tell us all about himself if we just listen close enough. Shoot, he’ll even print the lyrics. But all we have to do is listen to the title cut. The mighty Gov’t Mule hooks & Allman Brothers duels are replaced by Read more about Warren Haynes – “Man in Motion”[…]
Blue Band hits 30! OMG! LCBS welcomes John Shultz! Big Mo’s CD review: Warren Haynes Chubby Carrier headlines Bluesmore 2011 John Lisi – Bluesmore 2011 Heath Allan Band at Parlor City
2nd Annual Irish District Music and Arts Festival Rev Rants: Bluesmore Gary Gibson plays Blues in the Schools at Four Oaks Bridge The Pumpers! Who are they? Phil Smith reviews Retro Deluxe’s “Watermelon Tea”
Get down in the Irish District! 2nd Annual Irish District Music & Arts Festival Rev Rants: New lcbs site coming Lacy Gibson 1936- 2011 LCBS donates to KCCK fund drive Phil Smith reviews Marcia Ball’s “Roadside Attractions” Campbell-Steele Gallery hosts the Blue Band South Skunk SOS Answered Charlie Morgan Winter Bash
Marcia Ball Roadside Attractions Alligator Records – Release date March 29, 2011 We’ve been listening to Marcia Ball for a long time and have developed expectations. ‘Roadside Attractions’ scratches all those itches with a twist or two. The biggest change is that she’s either written or co-written all twelve tunes. It’s her best hookhangin’, sadder but wiser, rockin’ the boogie, sweet Read more about Marcia Ball – “Roadside Attractions”[…]
The Linn County Blues Society has retained a new webmaster, Mr. John Shultz. He’ll be taking over the design and administration of the LCBS web site, www.lcbs.org. Many of you will recognize John as one of our local musicians. He plays keyboards with The Beaker Brothers, The John Shultz Organization, The John Shultz Trio, Big Read more about New LCBS Site Coming![…]
LCBS-Parrothead Chili Challenge – Another major success Rev Rants: Get involved with LCBS! Triple Shot at Checkers Big Mo reviews Bryce Janey’s “Down Home Blues”
The Beaker Brothers Band at Parlor City Pub Not a Clue at Checkers EMC at Parlor City Pub Big Mo reviews Gregg Allman’s “Low Country Blues” Gary Moore 1952 – 2011
Greg Allman Low Country Blues Rounder – Release date January 18, 2011 The album notes say that “… a river runs through the blues and Gregg Allman continues to navigate it. This album deposits Gregg Allman at a fresh place on the bank.” ‘Low Country Blues’ is Gregg Allman’s first solo album in 14 years Read more about Gregg Allman – “Low Country Blues”[…]