Category Archives: Blues

SONG OF THE DAY Charlie Musselwhite – Strange Land

Posted on June 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The life and story of Charlie Musslewhite is as rich and extensive as his discography – which extends over nearly six decades! Growing up in Mississippi, he was the son of two amateur musicians and took to music from an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mac Rebennack – Storm Warning

Posted on May 15, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Malcolm John Rebannack, Jr (for those who don’t know) is the real name of the legendary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Dr John. When he issued his very first 45, Storm Warning, in 1959, was just 18 years old and recording under … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – La Cig​ü​e​ñ​a

Posted on May 12, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Dusty, sun-scorched, desert blues with a twist of tradition, this is the fiery sounds of Guadalupe Plata. After seeing them play live a while back, I now know first hand that they are every bit as charismatic in the flesh … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Otis Rush & His Band – All Your Love (I Miss Loving)

Posted on May 9, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Otis Rush is something of a blues legend who was inspired by the greats and who inspired the greats! His music was defined by his distinctive guitar style (which featured long bent notes) and his powerfully cool voice. Compared to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gong Gong Gong – Ride Your Horse

Posted on May 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Guitar and bass duo Gong Gong Gong (工工工) charge out from Beijing’s underground scene with a distinct vision and uncompromising sense of purpose…” Gong Gong Gong entered the world of music in 2015 on a mission! This mission was to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tommy Johnson – Canned Heat Blues

Posted on March 23, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

In a previous post that I wrote about Tommy Johnson, I described the haunting falsetto of his voice by comparing how: “…his vocals waft out across the airways like a sonic siren and if I could visually compare its effect, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

Posted on March 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lightnin’ Hopkins – Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Samuel John “Lightnin” Hopkins retained an older style on many of his releases during the 1950’s and turned a whole generation onto his East Texan blues in the 1960’s! He could improvise new blues to order for records, and did … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Javelin – Cowpoke

Posted on December 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When music is based on a concept and that concept is the American wild west, it’s going to get my vote any day! This is the story behind Canyon Candy! Over ten years ago, back in 2011, cousins Tom Van … Continue reading →

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(🎄Christmas Countdown⛄) SONG OF THE DAY John Lee Hooker – Blues For Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Hands up who wants some Blues For Christmas!!! This may not jingle, but it simmers with good tidings and sets the tone for an evening of unwinding…That’s all I want right now!! Christmas brings many stresses, so its good to … Continue reading →

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