April 22, 2010
- Bob Corritore signs with Delta Groove! The Delta Groove record label has emerged as an industry leader in blues music, with great releases of both contemporary and traditional blues, a groundbreaking marketing strategy, and an exciting roster of talent. Label chief Randy Chortkoff and Bob Corritore have been close friends and collaborators for over 25 years, and share a common love and dedication to traditional blues. So Bob's signing with Delta Groove is a natural merging of blues energies. On August 17th Delta Groove will officially release Bob Corritore and Friends / Harmonica Blues. This release will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bob's harmonica playing (Bob started at age 13). The 15 tracks included feature Bob performing with a simply amazing list of special guests that includes Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Nappy Brown, Eddy Clearwater, Louisiana Red, Carol Fran, Dave Riley, Big Pete Pearson, Tomcat Courtney, The Rhythm Room All-Stars, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Eddie Shaw, Chico Chism, Bob Margolin, Kid Ramos, David Maxwell, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Bob Stroger, and more. These sides are selected highlights from Bob's extensive master tape vaults, and were recorded between 1989 and 2009 (20 years!). A number of CD release parties and pre-release parties will happen around various festivals including a June 9th pre-release celebration at SPACE in Evanston, as part of this year's Blues On The North Shore (an event that coincides with the Chicago Blues Festival and is presented by Lynn Orman). To find out more about the Delta Groove label and to visit their great website click here. To see the great CD artwork for Bob Corritore and Friends / Harmonica Blues (courtesy of Josh Temkin) click here.
- Rhythm Room All-Stars Appear Friday and Saturday at the Rhythm Room! On Friday and Saturday, April 23rd and 24th, The Rhythm Room All-Stars bring their good rockin' blues intensity to their home base of the Rhythm Room. The Rhythm Room All-Stars lineup consists of Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 85014.
- KokoTaylor honored at the Blues Music Awards! The late Koko Taylor will be honored by the Blues Foundation by renaming the award for the Best Traditional Female Artist category to what will now be known as the Koko Taylor Award. Koko's daughter, Cookie will be at the awards to participate in the ceremony. Koko's last appearance was at the 2009 BMAs where she sang her hit "Wang Dang Doodle" with backing by the Mannish Boys. Her song was the highlight of last year's awards presentation. A few weeks later Koko passed away. Koko has also been honored recently with the cover story of Italy's IL Blues Magazine. To see this cover and a beautiful web page of Koko Taylor photos, click here.
- Delmark Records Activities. The Delmark record label, headed by the unwavering Bob Koester, has been the label most reflective of the Chicago Blues and Jazz Scene over the last 5 decades. Delmark's good will ambassador, Kevin Johnson, reports of a forthcoming CD reissuing Jimmy Dawkins' Leric Record label. Leric put out a number of 45s during the 1980s including singles by Tail Dragger, Johnny Christian, Nora Jean, Queen Sylvia Embry, and others. Other recent Delmark releases include Tail Dragger (both a CD and DVD), Dave Weld, Mississippi Heat, a vintage boogie woogie piano collection, a collection of vintage doo wop from the United label, and a reissue of an 80s Willie Buck LP with Louis & Dave Myers, Little Mack Simmons, and John Primer as the backing band. Delmark has recently reissued a vinyl LP version of The Blues World Of Little Walter, with a forthcoming LP reissue of Junior Wells / South Side Blues Jam. Thanks Delmark Records for your consistently great work on behalf of the blues!
- Vintage Blind Boys on You Tube! Gospel greats, The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama, featuring the great Clarence Fountain were captured in this spellbinding film clip. To see them performing "Too Close To Heaven", click here.
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