Reviews of recently released recordings by active Blues artists
Enjoy a summer night of family fun and live music! Presented by the Linn County Blues Society, Bluesmore returns this summer for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy a powerhouse lineup featuring Buckmiller Schwager Band, Avey Grouws Band, and Ghost Town Blues Band. Bring your lawn chair for an evening filled with live music, delicious Read more about Bluesmore is Back! August 2, 2025[…]
Hold the Date! Linn County Blues Society All Members Meeting! Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Featuring the Buckmiller Schwager Band from Des Moines. Semi-finalist – International Blues Challenge (2022) No cover charge. Open to everyone. Bring a friend. Hear about Tom Buckmiller Read more about Hold the Date! Linn County Blues Society Free Event![…]
Inside the July 2020 Bluespaper • Cover – Cedar Ridge’s Bourbon and Blues Fest is on! July 3 – 5, 2020. • Czech Village Blues postponed until 2021. • Scating by Richard Finley – “Did Richter see (hear) the Blues coming?” • Two new reviews by Phillip “Philly Cheeze” Smith • The “Blewzzman” reviews Gerald Read more about Blues paper July 2020[…]
Inside this April 2020 issue – • Cover – John Primer and the Real Deal at CSPS. • Review by Jennifer Leavy inside. • Support our local artists in other ways. • Scatting “Euterpe loves Hephaestus” by Richard Finley • Three reviews by Philly Cheeze! • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews Cory Leutgen and the Traveling Read more about Blues paper April 2020[…]
Inside this March 2020 issue – • John Primer and the Real Deal returns to CSPS Sunday, March 1 • Scatting LeChaim by Richard Finley • 20th Annual Blues ‘n’ Buffett Chili Challenge Report • Philly Cheezes CD review of the Month: Annika Chambers “Kiss My Sass” • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews Alex Dixon’s “The Read more about Blues paper March 2020[…]
Inside this February 2020 issue – • Bill Graham reviews Toronzo Cannon’s newest release. • Scatting – The World as My Venue by Richard Finley • 20th Annual Blues ‘n’ Buffett Chili Challenge Sunday Feb. 9th • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews: Frank Wey’s “All My Dues Are Paid” • Phil Smith reviews Kevin Burt’s show Read more about Blues paper February 2020[…]
Inside this December 2019 issue – LCBS Bluespaper. © 2020. All rights reserved • 20th Annual Blues ‘n’ Buffett Chili Challenge. “Won’t be long now!” • Scatting – Women Sing the Blues by Richard Finley • Samantha Fish and Nicholas David at Wildwoods. Review and photos by Jennifer Leavy • Phil Smith reviews: Jay Gordon’s Read more about Blues paper January 2020[…]
Inside this December 2019 issue • Henry Davision Scholarship & Blues ‘n’ Buffett Update by Steve Springer • Scatting by Richard Finley • Alicia Monee & Invisible Jazz at Opus Concert Cafe, Fri Dec. 6 • Phillip Smith reviews Biscuit Miller and the Mix “Chicken Grease” • Live Music Calendar • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews Read more about Blues paper December 2019[…]
Inside this November 2019 issue — • Samantha Fish at Wildwoods on Nov 30. Join LCBS there! • Scatting 5/6 by Richard Finley. • John Resch has a new band – Doggin’ Out! • Phillp Smith aka “Philly Cheese” reviews BillLee Janey’s new CD. • Save the date for the next Blues/Buffet Chili Challenge. Sunday, Read more about Blues paper November 2019[…]
Inside this October 2019 issue — • Scatting 4/6 by Richard Finley. • “Blewsman” Peter Lauro reviews The Music and Life of Big Jack Reynolds • Frank Wilson’s Rev Rants on LCBS payin it forward. • Prairie Dog Blues Festival report by Phillip Smith • Local Music Schedules • Marion Music and Arts Festival by Read more about Blues paper October 2019[…]