Smokey Smothers, Sings Back Porch Blues (Ace)

Masters of Louisiana Music: Earl Silas Johnson IV (Earl King)

Born:February 7, 1934New Orleans, Louisiana Died:April 17, 2003New Orleans, Louisiana For five decades, Earl King reigned as one of New Orleans’ most perceptive songwriters and explosive guitarists. Among the artists […]

My House-A Movie Star, Part 2

This is the final installment in the tale of my old house, which was used, and abused, in the film Unchain My Heart. April 4: There’s been a ten-day lull […]

Deacon John and Other Artists, Deacon John’s Jump Blues: Music from the Film/A Concert of Music from the Film “Deacon John’s Jump Blues” (VCC/Image Entertainment)

Earl King, Street Parade (Fuel 2000)

Albert King, More Big Blues (Ace)

J.B. Lenoir, Sunnyland Slim & Friends, Live in ’63 (Fuel 2000)

Arts & Crafts Focus: Jimmy Descant-Deluxe Rocket Ships

If Buck Rogers was still around, he would have Jimmy Descant on his payroll and discuss the world as it is with him over martinis on Friday evenings. Descant’s work […]

My House – A Movie Star, Part One

Fats Domino, Live! From the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2001 (Shout Factory!)