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What A Set Of Pipes!

I saw Shemekia Copeland about nine years ago, opening for the late great Koko Taylor, and have been waiting for the chance to see her again. My patience was rewarded with the perfect seat at a stellar show at Regattabar last month.

Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland

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Be On The Lookout For The By & By

Click here to read my review of this fabulous show on No Depression.

The By & By

The By & By

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Jacob Means

Jacob Means

Brad Barrett

Brad Barrett

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Jacob Means

Jacob Means

Brad Barrett

Brad Barrett

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Jacob Means

Jacob Means

Leah Hennessey and Brad Barrett

Leah Hennessey and Brad Barrett

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Leah Hennessey

Alex Smith and Jake Brillhart

Alex Smith and Jake Brillhart

Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Jake Brillhart

Jake Brillhart

The Newport Folk Festival Lineup Gets Even Better, As If That Were Possible!

The Newport Folk Festival continue its lineup announcements and – as expected – they are winners!

Newport Folk Festival Logo

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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Much Music Royalty Was On Stage This Night

After seeing Professor Louie perform with Guy Davis the previous month at The Extended Play Sessions, we eagerly anticipated the performance by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Our patience was rewarded by a fabulous show (not that any of us were surprised)!

Professor Louie

Professor Louie

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Here’s A Project To Back

My good friend Susan Cattaneo launched a PledgeMusic campaign for her upcoming new album and I have gotten behind it!

Susan Cattaneo (Official Photo)

Susan Cattaneo (Official Photo)

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Blues Supergroup The Rides – New Release And Tour

The Rides is the project of two time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills, five time Grammy nominated guitar great Kenny Wayne Shepherd and celebrated Chicago rock/blues keyboardist Barry Goldberg.

The Rides: Barry Goldberg, Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Official Photo)

The Rides: Barry Goldberg, Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Official Photo)

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More Amazing Additions To The Newport Folk Festival Lineup

The Newport Folk Festival continue its lineup announcements and – as expected – they are winners!

Newport Folk Festival Logo

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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The Extended Play Sessions Is Going To Rock This Night!

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that blues artist Bobby Thompson Project is returning to the studio on Thursday, May 12th.

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The Extended Play Sessions Hosts A Returning Crowd Favorite

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that singer-songwriter Bobby Long is returning to the studio on Sunday, May 8th.

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Local Favorite Comes To The Extended Play Sessions

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that singer-songwriter Sarah Borges is appearing at the studio on Wednesday, May 4th.

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