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Wanted leads on blues, blues rock folk

There is a lot of great music that pretty much gets ignored by today's formatted radio. I would appreciate any leads from peole who are listening to similar music. Currently I have the following in heavy rotation. Coco Montoya, Suspicion; Jimmy Thackery& the Drivers, Sinner Street; Greg Brown,Covenant; Deborah Coleman, I can't Lose;Patty Larkin,Regrooving The Dream; Jess Klein Draw Them Near;Eva Cassidy, Live At Blues Alley; Debbie Davies, Tales From The Austin Motel; Slaid Cleaves,BrokeDown; Dave Alvin, Public Domain;Eliza Gilkyson,Hard Times in Babylon;& Les Sampou "self-titled'. Thanks: Larry
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finfinder
73 posts
 
My current favorites are: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (I know its jazz but..)-Ella and Louis -Verve Master edition - a mixture of honey and Jack Daniels that just shines: Willie King and the Liberators - Willow Creek - reminds me of John Lee Hooker- kinda raw and unpolished but appealling in its simplicity .
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
If you're into blues and haven't yet discovered Shemekia Copeland, you should check out her debut album and her new release. This lady is the real thing...arguably the next Koko Taylor / Katie Webster.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
Hi Lwin; I can strongly recommend Terry Evans-- his CDs have been Stereophile Mags recording of the month a couple of times, but don't let that turn you off. It's great music. Young blues/rockers that are favorites are Susan Tedeschi, Sue Foley, and Shannon Curfman. These may be somewhat unpolished, but they make up for that in pure energy. Craig.
danvetc
527 posts
 
You might also enjoy Etta James' "Life, Love, and the Blues" and "Love's Been Rough on Me." Well recorded and what a voice. Hope you enjoy. Charlie.
hdm
1,062 posts
 
Looks like you enjoy blues guitarists. Check out Melvin Taylor (latest release "Bang that Bell" on evidence records). Everything from straight ahead Chicago Blues to Blues rock to jazz. Very versatile, technically unbelievable yet very musical. Very unique.
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