By Doug Levine I had a chance to talk with Florida singer and guitarist JJ Grey, leader of his band Mofro. JJ describes his music as “swamp funk,” a style that might conjure up visions of cypress trees and alligators lurking in muddy waters. There’s no question, JJ Grey is a natural storyteller. His songs […]
Mitch Woods Takes His “Blues Beyond Borders”
Posted January 17th, 2013 at 9:46 pm (UTC+0)
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By Doug Levine Who knew swing and boogie-woogie were so popular in Istanbul? Mitch Woods, who’s been playing piano around the world for decades, knows firsthand that Turkey loves the blues. In fact, his new CD “Blues Beyond Borders” was recorded live in Istanbul, a concert with so much energy you could almost hear the […]
A Tribute To Memphis Minnie
Posted November 1st, 2012 at 4:17 pm (UTC+0)
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By Doug Levine It’s true you learn something new every day. Take the great country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Memphis Minnie (1897-1973). I never knew that Minnie was actually born and raised in Algiers, Louisiana, not in Memphis, Tennessee. And, it was news to me that her real name wasn’t Minnie, but Lizzie Douglas. […]
