“Monster” Mike Welch reflects on his musical connections and his work with Sugar Ray & the Bluetones by Art Simas Many of us recall seeing Mike Welch literally grow up on stage in the early 1990s. He seemed mature beyond his years, digging into gut-wrenching blues with such poise, character and conviction. A great deal…
There are all types of personalities in Blues. David Maxwell was a top shelf gentleman and extraordinarily talented piano player. His great deep voice brought his songs to the Blues community with creativity and humor. Peter Ward puts on a show at the Regent Theater in Somerville, MA in memory of the late, great, Queen…
These are the brave men who came out in those rough seas to pick us up out of the water. Guermillo Santamaria and Randall Cordova HELLO FELLOW BLUES LOVERS I usually don’t write about my life in this newsletter but I will make an exception this time. I know a lot of people…
My newest baby, the new and improved web site! We have been working on this new site for a while and we want to know what you think when you navigate around. There is no charge but you need to “subscribe” to the blog and then you can leave comments. I hope it will be…
Guitarist Chris Fitz is changing with the times From guitar slinger to singer/songwriter, Fitz has had to adapt his style and approach but he has always been rooted in the Blues. by Art Simas After a 27-year experiment of learning the guitar on his own in his mid-teens; doing the obligatory garage jam band…
The current issue has an interview with Chris Fitz. Also an exciting story about a cruise gone wrong from our publisher. Blues news by Sistah Karen Nugent and MOST IMPORTANTLY the Feb/March schedules of New England’s finest Blues bands and clubs! You can also get the PRINT click on the SUBSCRIBE button above and proceed…
