The city of Bessemer, AL (pop 25,000+) is located about 18 miles southwest of Birmingham. On Avenue C can be found what has become a world famous juke joint. Henry “Gip” Gipson has operated Gip’s Place for over 50 years. Featured in American Blues Scene 2013 calendar (July). On Saturday May 4th around 10:15pm...
A big round of applause with some Arsenio Hall whoops, whistles, and a “Yeah!” or five go out to the Sheets family and the Foothills Music Foundation on their fine first concert in their 2013 Blues Concert Series held in the new venue, Charlie’s Place. The music of Mudfork Blues,...
*This just in (Monday April 29th) from Lady D….. The Simply Jazz and Blues Festival PRESS CONFERENCE Location: “110 Marshall” (110 Marshall Ave. Beckley, WV 25801) When: Thursday, May...
You know I once was a gambler, boy, but I lost my money soon Yes, I lost all of my money some other, some other gambler can have my...
They’re at it again! Jeff Konkel and Roger Stolle, the creators of award-winning M for Mississippi and We Juke Up in Here are in the process of producing the...
While driving home on Monday we got the news coming out of Boston. Seemed to make us appreciate even more our time in the Delta with many old and...
Hi Folks! July 26-27 is the date set for the 14th annual Big Bend Blues Bash at Pomeroy’s Riverside Amphitheater. Here’s a quick glimpse of the lineup as it...
Mark your calendars for May 19th as a who’s-who of Columbus Blues heavyweights are set to perform a benefit concert for Terry Nolan. The concert will be held at...
As we sitting here on the eve of Juke Joint Fest thought best get out some info whether it be pertinent or not. Train pulls out da station Wednesday...
As stated in the March 29th article RIP FRANK “RAT” RATLIFF, “much more could be said about Rat, and no doubt will be in the coming days.” Now on...
Received the very sad news this morning (Fri Mar 29th) from Charly in Sarasota. Even though we knew Rat had not been in the best of health the past...
It’s past mid-March, and I just now realized that the clock in the car was behind an hour. Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, we all have been able to...
For whatever the reason we just seemed to get out of the habit of going to “Martini Monday” at Parkersburg’s Blennerhassett Hotel with the Bruce DeMoll Jazz Group. Had...
How cool would it be to see a true road warrior, who learned at the foot of the masters (Muddy Waters), and a founding member of The Nighthawks… up...
