In a Blue Mood

Ron Weinstock's semi-regular collection of observations, reviews and more about blues, jazz and other matters informed by the blues tradition.

Showing posts with label Tom Holland. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Tom Holland. Show all posts

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Mary Jo Curry Band Front Porch

Mary Jo Curry Band Front Porch Self-Produced Out of Illinois, the Mary Curry Band makes a strong musical statement with its new album. A c...

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings - No Fluff, Just the Stuff

Guitarist Tom Holland will be best known for his lengthy tenure playing behind James Cotton, adding his fretwork behind Mr. Superharp’s ha...

Thursday, June 13, 2013

James Cotton Is A Cotton Mouth Man

In 1953, James Cotton entered the Sun Studios in Memphis to make his first recordings. 60 years later, Alligator has just issued Cotton’...

Monday, March 14, 2011

Grana Louise's Sweet Rough Blues

I have heard Grana Louise as part of a collection of Chicago blues women, but her new Delmark CD, Gettin' Kinda Rough!, "is one to ...

Monday, September 27, 2010

James Cotton Remains a Blues Giant

James Cotton’s career as a musician extends some 66 years and while he no longer handles the vocals, he still wails on the harmonica. His la...

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Alabama Mike's Strong Sophomore CD Has Deep Roots

Several months ago, This writer purchased a CD by a West Coast based singer, Alabama Mike, that I had been unfamiliar with. The disc, “Day T...

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