12 Matching Articles for "Blues"
Hank Williams, Jr. Goes Back To His Roots With Rich White Honky Blues
New album mixes Thunderhead originals with the Blues that inspired him Hank Williams, Jr. has long been known to his millions of country music fans as Bocephus, a nickname given to him by his father who named him after the dummy used by Grand Ole Opry ventriloquist Rod Brasfie...
Conversations with Missy: Jackson Rathbone
Many of you may know Jackson Rathbone for his breakout role as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga (2008-2012) which included 5 movies. As we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the initial release of Twilight, Rathbone has been very vocal about the part this film series has played...
CMA Fest 2018 with Missy: The Brothers Footman
If you are looking for something fresh, new, and in a category all its own, then you need to meet The Brothers Footman. After catching one of their live shows during CMA Fest 2018, I knew immediately that the world needed to see more of these guys, so we set up an interview for t...
CMA Fest 2018 with Missy: Jenn Bostic
The first day of Nashville's Country Music Festival is always a bit chaotic, however, is full of excitement and wonder. CMA Fest is not only a great place for fans to see their favorite artists, it is the perfect event for artists to introduce and promote new music. Female si...
Conversations with Missy: Rick Mallory, Forever Johnny Cash Tribute
When it comes to artists like Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, etc., they have left enormous shoes to fill. While their music is still very relevant today, few artists have the ability to make the same impact on music fans as they once did. For the...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Fantastic Negrito at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, Kentucky
As defined by the artist himself, Fantastic Negrito is "a man’s truth told in the form of black roots music." To leave it there would be only scratching the surface of who this artist is. Born, Xavier Dphrepaulez, as one of 15 children, it would s...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Shawn James at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond
During Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival, I had the opportunity to talk with Shawn James as well as Shawn James from Shawn James & The Shapeshifters. If you are a little confused at first, it is okay, keep reading and watch the interview for clarity. C...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Opens with Dave Cavalier
Being a journalist who has been on the other side of the music industry, it is rare to come across an artist who is still doing the groundwork that initially got them where they are today, out of choice rather than necessity. Dave Cavalier is a rare breed of talented songwr...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival
During the first annual Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky I had the opportunity to talk with the incomparable, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. There are artists that are well known for a song or particular sound, however, when it comes to Shepherd, the opening descri...
Press Release: Freddie Nelson Is Shaking Things Up With His New Release, Shake The Cage
FREDDIE NELSON READY TO ‘SHAKE THE CAGE’ WITH DEBUT SOLO ALBUM DUE OUT JULY 7 May 10, 2017 -- Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer FREDDIE NELSON first came to international attention in 2010 when he collaborated with guitar virt...
Press Release: The Kentucky Headhunters Premiere Video for “God Loves A Rolling Stone” on Taste Of Country
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 14, 2017) -- The Kentucky Headhunters’ brand new music video for “God Loves A Rolling Stone” can be seen today on TasteOfCountry.com. Click HERE to watch the video now. “God Loves A Rolling Stone” is the first single from the...
Press Release: Blues Legend John Lee Hooker 100th Birthday Year Celebration Begins
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM RECKONING PUBLIC RELATIONS: The son of a sharecropper, blues legend John Lee Hooker was one of the very first artists to break out of that genre and become a world-wide force. He based his sound on a driving boogie beat and lyrics that sometimes see...
