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What if trouble was money??? I might not be a millionaire, but I know one thing, I would be a rich man and that's for real!

MUSIC NEWS - After the passing of electric blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin from heart failure, his manager and partner Toni Ann announced that The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have offered to pay for his funeral. In statement she said: "I just wanted to share with you, Hubert's loving fans, that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have insisted on picking up the full expenses for Hubert's funeral. God Bless The Rolling Stones." Jagger and Richards' move to pay for Sumlin's funeral costs is quite reasonable as the late guitar player, who worked with renowned [...]

R.I.P. Hubert Sumlin from the Houstonpress.com web site. According to Houstonpress.com ​Hubert Sumlin, former guitarist with Howlin' Wolf and member of the Blues Hall of Fame is dead at the age of 80. Sumlin was ranked at number 65 in Rolling Stone's greatest guitar players of all time and has been cited as an influence on a wide range of blues and rock guitarists. Hubert Sumlin @ SqueezeMyLemon

Notes from YouTube: Changed the tuning on the resonator and came up with a nice riff to usher in the holiday spirit. This video was posted by MrMpomy . Check out his YouTube channel if you like blues guitar music.

Here is a tasty morsel for your Thanksgiving morning. Pay attention to that sustained note, it is like a piece of pumpkin pie. Very sweet... And I for one am thankful for the blues, and guitar masters like Buddy Guy.

​Many music fans in Dallas know guitarist Bugs Henderson for his influence on the international blues community. In this week's paper edition of DC9 at Night, local blues musician and historian ... Continue reading "Influential Blues Guitarist Bugs Henderson Diagnosed With Cancer, Benefit Concert Scheduled" >

File this under what I'm listening to right now! And it is good y'all!!!Hey y'all visit http://www.hartandbonamassa.co m/ where you can down load a free mp3 file of this song. Good stuff!

It hurts deep down inside.....

You know today, this is just how I feel...

MUSIC NEWS - To promote the release of the "Don't Explain" album – a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Beth Hart and the acclaimed Brit blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa , the duo are making their version of Delaney & Bonnie's classic "Well, Well" available as a free MP3 download single . All you have to do is sign up and you will receive the free download. Produced by Kevin Shirley (John Hiatt, The Black Crowes, Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion), "Don't Explain" combines Hart's raspy and soulful vocals against Bonamassa's signature guitar [...]

MUSIC NEWS - The Atlanta Journal Constitution has reported that blues guitar legend Eddie Kirkland , " The Gypsy Of The Blues ", was killed Sunday (February 27) morning in a Florida car crash. Kirkland, 88, was born in Jamaica and was a former bandleader for Otis Redding. He recorded with John Lee Hooker, among others. Kirkland performed Saturday night at the Dunedin Brewery, nearTampa, according to his website. Just before 8:30 am on Sunday, Kirkland was driving a 1998 Ford Taurus when he attempted a U-turn and turned into the path of a Greyhound bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [...]

MUSIC NEWS - Five time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Buddy Guy , will be releasing a new album, entitled Living Proof on October 26th via Silvertone/Jive records. It's his 11th studio release for the label and marks an historic first as he's got the legendary B.B. King working with him on the introspective and moving lead single, " Stay Around A Little Longer ". [...]

MUSIC NEWS - Road Runner Records has announced the signing of four-time Grammy nominated, American blues/rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd to a worldwide, multi-album deal. Shepherd is currently working on his Roadrunner/Loud & Proud debut projects, which include his first live album and a new studio album. Shepherd said of the deal, "I am both excited and proud to be a part of the Roadrunner/Loud & Proud family. We have some very exciting music coming for our fans, and I couldn't think of a [...]

You can keep all those fast playing, soulless guitar players. You know who I'm talking about. But if they played for a thousand years, they will never be able to have the soul that B.B. King has in his pinky finger. Love that tone, those big old fat blues notes. If you want to learn to play blues guitar, I recommended that you listen to everything Mr. King ever did. B.B. King: Albums, CDs, MP3s @Amazon.com

This clip is from the DVD "Otis Rush - Live at Montreux 1986". It was released in 2006. I was listening to it this morning, and it struck me what a wonderful performance of "Everyday I Have the Blues" by Luther Allison this is. I really like the ad libed lyrics and how he plays his guitar. Otis Rush - Live at Montreux 1986 click image for info DVD Description; Southpaw guitarist Otis Rush made [...]

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Joe Bonamassa Live from the Royal Albert Hall click image for info Joe Bonamassa - Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD - Further on up the Road (Featuring Eric Clapton) @YouTube DVD Description Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa s new release, Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall, a 2-DVD live set, just made it s debut at #6 on Billboard Magazine s Top Music DVD Chart and #10 on the Top [...]

Joe Bonamassa - Live at Rockpalast click image for info Track Listing 1. Takin' The Hit @YouTube 2. A New Day Yesterday @YouTube 3. Blues Deluxe 4. Mountain Time 5. You Upset Me Baby 6. The River 7. Burning Hell 8. Had To Cry Today 9. Heart Of The Sunrise 10. Starship Trooper 11. I Don't Live Anywhere According to a reviewer at Amazon.com; This is one jaw-dropper of a DVD! Joe is on fire! His shows his [...]

Oak Anthology of Blues Guitar: Texas Blues Guitar click image for info Book Description - Explore traditional playing styles through transcriptions and analysis of 22 tunes by master Texas blues guitar players. Instruction in special tuning and bottleneck playing and a complete discography. Book Details * Paperback: 144 pages * Publisher: Music Sales Corporation (June 1984) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0825602955 * [...]