I interviewed Sue Foley in a restaurant in Austin's Four Season's Hotel back in the early 90s near the beginning of her music career. I must say, the lady has grown musically as you would expect someone to after this many years on the road. Her voice is strong as is her guitar work. On this new CD from from Blind Pig Records, Foley has teamed up with Peter Karp, a man who takes both his music and his lyrics pretty seriously.
This is not your typical blues album. There's touches of country and rock throughout along with a host of other music flavors as the artists trade off songs. If you're tired of your typical, "I'm broke, drunk and down and out" blues albums, give "He Said - She Said" a spin. I think you'll enjoy the music and you might even have to use your brain while you're listening to it.
Blind Pig Records has released a 45rpm record from R&B singing sensation John Németh, who continues to reinvigorate vintage American rhythm & blues.
The "A" side of the record is "Name The Day," a rousing old school soul mover, backed with "Why Not Me," a gospel-tinged, spine-tingling ballad. The analog recordings from this limited edition pressing feature jukebox mixes of two outstanding tunes from Németh's forthcoming CD release, Name The Day!, which will street on May 18, 2010.
Blind Pig decided to take the step because of the recent increased sales of vinyl product, particularly among younger music fans. And Nemeth's uncanny ability to skillfully blend retro and modern blues and soul into compelling music that is simultaneously old and new naturally appeals to those same fans. As the Philadelphia Inquirer put it, "Classic soul and R&B styles have been revitalized by artists such as James Hunter, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, and Sharon Jones. You can include John Németh on any list of the best of them."
As label head Edward Chmelewski explained, "This seemed like a good way to introduce John to fans of groups like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, who appeal to people who love the authentic sound and feel of that cool retro soul style that John has perfected and does so well."
The Németh 45 is currently available to purchase only through Blind Pig.
If you are near one of these venues at the right time, you should check this artist out. 'Nuf said.
10/30 @ Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta GA 10/31 @ Alys Robison Stephen PAC, Birmingham AL 11/05 @ Plaza Theatre, Orlando FL 11/06 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL 11/07 @ Gusman Center, Miami FL 11/10 @ Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA 11/11 @ Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA 11/16 @ Milano Guitar Festival, Milan ITALY 11/18 @ Capitol, Mannheim GERMANY 11/19 @ Jovel Music Hall, Muenster GERMANY 11/23 @ The Olympia, Paris FRANCE 11/24 @ Festival Blues De Traverse, FRANCE 11/25 @ AB Theatre, Brussels BELGIUM 11/26 @ Royal Theatre, Amsterdam NETHERLANDS 11/28 @ Venue Cymru, Llandudno WALES 11/30 @ Royal Center, Nottingham ENGLAND 12/01 @ Guildhall, Southampton ENGLAND 12/02 @ UEA, Norwich ENGLAND 12/03 @ Academy, Leeds ENGLAND 12/05 @ Picturehouse, Edinburgh SCOTLAND 12/06 @ Waterfront, Belfast IRELAND 12/08 @ Vicar Street, Dublin IRELAND 12/09 @ The Opera House, Cork IRELAND 12/11 @ Den Atelier, Luxembourg 12/13 @ Auditorium Parco Della Musica, Rome ITALY 12/15 @ Kyttaro Live, Athens GREECE 12/18 @ Riding 3, Tel Aviv ISRAEL
03/23/10 @ Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth TX 03/26 @ Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City OK 04/02 @ Englert Civic Theatre, Iowa City IA 04/15 @ Town Hall Theatre, New York NY 04/16 @ Wilbur Theatre, Boston MA 04/17 @ Paramount Center, Peekskill NY 04/18 @ Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE 04/20 @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Albany NY 04/21 @ Count Basie Theater, Red Bank NJ 04/23 @ Lisner Auditorium, Washington DC 04/24 @ Keswick Theatre, Glenside PA 04/25 @ Sunoco Performance Theater, Harrisburg PA 05/28 @ Hammersmith, London UK 05/29 @ Magna Centre, Rotherham UK 05/30 @ International Center, Bournemouth UK 05/31 @ National Indoor Arena, Birmingham UK
It was the first night of the third annual Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival and the streets were chock full of people, moving and grooving to the sultry rhythms. Roots 'N Blues is more than just a concert; this is a musical experience. [read more by Andrea Kszystyniak]
Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her May 19 surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed. On May 7, 2009, the critically acclaimed Taylor, known worldwide as the “Queen of the Blues,” won her 29th Blues Music Award (for Traditional Female Blues Artist Of The Year), making her the recipient of more Blues Music Awards than any other artist. In 2004 she received the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award, which is among the highest honors given to an American artist. Her most recent CD, 2007’s Old School, was nominated for a Grammy (eight of her nine Alligator albums were Grammy-nominated). She won a Grammy in 1984 for her guest appearance on the compilation album Blues Explosion on Atlantic.
My name is Randy Hill. I'm a native Texan living in the wilds of Oregon. I've been a graphic designer for more years than I can remember. I'm also a drummer. I've also spent my time on earth as a magazine publisher, writer and radio show host. It's been quite a trip to say the least. Hope you enjoy my blog.
