Thu 5th April to Mon 9th April at various venues in Nantwich.  There are too many events to list here so pop on over to the website and check out the listings. http://www.nantwichjazz.com/

The Manfreds Let ‘Em Roll Hits, Jazz and Blues Tour The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hist along with a mix of jazz and Blues songs from some of their best-known albums at Pacific Road this spring. Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sounds, will be joined [...]

Just a quick note to remind everyone that Sonny Black is appearing at Worthenbury tonight. No need to book, just turn up and you will be made very welcome.

Had he still been alive William Clarke would have been 56 today.  Born 29 March 1951 in Inglewood, CA.

Here’s Mitch Kashmar with the legendary Alex Schultz on guitar live in Moscow in 2006. I don’t know the rest of the band – you can’t really see them – but they did a great job. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-gL10jwY6w How come the Russians get to see this show but it doesn’t come to the UK?

Alan Pearson writes to say that Tickets for The Nimmo Brothers at Thornton Little Theatre on Friday May 4th are now on sale, priced £10 from me on 01253 890927 or via email towerblues@btinternet.com Incidentally if you check their myspace site, you can listen to “Bad Luck” at track from their brand new CD “Picking [...]

Here’s Rick playing with the William Clarke band (minus Bill). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXzZzD5aEJw

North west favourite Doug MacLeod will be featured on the Paul Jones show this Thursday 29 March 2007. The live session was recorded on March 6th while Doug was in the country on his UK tour. BBC Radio 2 at 8pm

PRESS RELEASE MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL JULY 27th, 28th 29th 2007 VAN MORRISON TO HEADLINE the 9th MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL One of music’s most creative, prolific and popular figures, Van Morrison, will headline the 9th Maryport Blues Festival, performing with his 11 piece band on the main marquee stage on Saturday July 28th. Over the three [...]

One of last week’s Morning Editions features an interview with Bo Diddley about his start in music (on the violin) and how he got into rhythm and blues after listening to John Lee Hooker and how he developed the classic Bo Diddley rhythm. NPR : Bo Diddley’s Unique Rhythm Continues to Inspire

Esther Phillips sings “Just Say Goodbye“.

Brenda writes in with a brief review of the Silk Traders gig at the Zanzibar, Liverpool on 24 March 2007. I checked out The Silk Traders gig at the Zanzibar, Liverpool, March 24th. They played with energy and vitality, ripping through their set and bringing the crowd to its feet. Their blues based material had [...]

I can’t help but think that this could have been played just as well straight – you know – like traditional guitar. But as I don’t play guitar I could be wrong. Either way, it’s a lovely little tune, it sounds beautiful and is interresting to watch. http://www.glumbert.com/media/mckee

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There is some great Freddie King material on YouTube. Search my site or YouTube itself for a real treat. Here’s some Freddie that I have not seen before. Playing “Have You Ever Loved A Woman” clearly from the 1970s. Everytime I hear Freddie’s voice I am in awe – it’s a great blues voice.

Thanks to Blues Bob for tipping me off to this jam night on the Wirral. Bob says…. Weekly jam night now well into it’s second year every Thursday from about 9:00pm at The Southend Live, Tranmere, Wirral. The evenings are hosted by the house band Catch 32 who open proceedings with a few numbers. The [...]