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Continue reading →: Michele Van Kleef – Twitter Thursday
This week on Twitter Thursday, I will introduce you to Michele Van Kleef. A native of Portland, Oregon, Michele has recently released her début solo album titled “After All”. It is available on iTunes at this link. http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michele-van-kleef/id494788356 This song is off the album After All – This song is…
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Continue reading →: Talent Tuesday – New Canadian Releases – March 20, 2012
A bit of a slow week, made up for by a release by a band who I have enjoyed over the past few years. That band is Yukon Blonde, out of Kelowna, BC and the album is “Tiger Talk”. These guys have a bright future and I see them as…
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Continue reading →: Remembering Eddie King
Eddie King, Chicago blues guitar player passed away on March 14, 2012. He was 73. He played with many of the greats, including Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He is best known as both a solo artist and as the backing guitar player for Koko Taylor. He played with Koko…
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Continue reading →: Let’s Explore The Blues – Peetie Wheatstraw
Tonight we take a look at the life and the music of Peetie Wheatstraw. Born 1n 1902, his real name was William Bunch. There is some confusion on where he was from, some saying Tennessee, while others, noting his body was returned to Arkansas. In his career, he recorded 161…
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Continue reading →: Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 16
Another interesting set, from movie music to classic rock, some surprisingly good stuff. 1. Pukka Orchestra “Listen to the Radio” An interesting new wavish rock song from 1984 by the band with the sick name. They released 3 albums in the 80’s and the early 90’s and broke up in…

