The Rise of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan, a name synonymous with the blues, emerged from the vibrant music scene of Texas in the 1980s. Born in Dallas in 1954, Vaughan’s journey into music was…
Bonnie Raitt Performing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride And Joy”
Bonnie Raitt’s splendid contribution of “Pride and Joy”, a popular anthem originally sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan was a classical performance in 1994 which epitomized blues and rock into her…
My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff, Margo Price and Susan Tedeschi – You Can’t Always Get What You Want
One of the standout features was the remarkable chemistry between the artists. Susan Tedeschi’s rich, bluesy vocals perfectly complemented Nathaniel Rateliff’s raw, soulful style, while Margo Price added a haunting…
BB King’s Legendary Guitar Solo – From Nobody Loves Me But My Mother
BB King performing “Nobody Loves Me But My Mother” at a concert in Sweden in 1986 shows BB King is a guitar god. The bluesman demonstrates supple playing and an…
The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again
This performance has a different kind of approach and energy since there are Pete Townshend’s windmill guitar strums that slay in the air and Roger Daltrey’s scream that reverberates the…
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Love Me Darlin’ – Performance and Review
It is hard to believe that he was only on the world stage for seven years; a good portion of that spent battling various addictions. Even before he won those…
B.B. King – “3 O’Clock Blues” – Live
The performance of B.B. King’s ‘3 O’Clock Blues’ illustrates a true gospel in both singing and playing a guitar. You can see what I mean when I say there is…
Tedeschi Trucks Band with The Wood Brothers – “Sweet Virginia” – Review and Performance
Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Wood Brothers at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre performing Sweet Virginia is a depiction of a musical experience like no other. This performance, held at the…
Samantha Fish – “No Angels” – Performance and Review
No tattoos, sexy shoes, beautiful voice, master of the Gibson SG! She’s got enough soul to fill thousands of hearts! Samantha Fish showcases her mastery of the blues in her…
Rory Gallagher – Bullfrog Blues – Review and Performance
Rory Gallagher’s interpretation of “Bullfrog Blues” on the Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT) has not been less than mind-numbing living up to such expectations. This particular version gives a non-dampened,…