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Lavelle White
4,440 listeners
Biography by Richard Skelly Texas-based vocalist and songwriter "Miss" Lavelle White has a significant discography of singles, mo… read moreBiography by Richard Skelly Texas-based vocalist and songwriter "Miss" Lavelle White has a significant discography of singles, most dating back to the 1950s and '60s, but she only released her first full length album, Miss… read moreBiography by Richard Skelly Texas-based vocalist and songwriter "Miss" Lavelle White has a significant discography of singles, most dating back to the 1950s and '60s, but she only released her first full length album, Miss Lavelle, on the Austin, TX-based Antone's label in 199… read more -
Lafayette Leake
13,791 listeners
Lafayette Leake (June 1, 1919 - August 14, 1990) was a blues and jazz pianist, organist, vocalist and composer who played for Chess Records… read moreLafayette Leake (June 1, 1919 - August 14, 1990) was a blues and jazz pianist, organist, vocalist and composer who played for Chess Records as a session musician, and as a member of the Big Three Trio, during the formative years of Chica… read moreLafayette Leake (June 1, 1919 - August 14, 1990) was a blues and jazz pianist, organist, vocalist and composer who played for Chess Records as a session musician, and as a member of the Big Three Trio, during the formative years of Chicago blues. He played piano on many of Chuck Berry's reco… read more -
Willie Mabon
28,730 listeners
Willie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He formed a group, … read more -
Cephas & Wiggins
13,964 listeners
They met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues,… read moreThey met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues, the Piedmont Blues. John Cephas played a unique six string style featuring alternating thumb and… read moreThey met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues, the Piedmont Blues. John Cephas played a unique six string style featuring alternating thumb and finger, with the thumb creating a steady, loping bass line … read more -
Lady Bianca
969 listeners
Rooted in the tradition of Gospel, Blues and Rhythm and Blues, singer/pianist/songwriter Lady Bianca has a voice that cuts straight to the … read moreRooted in the tradition of Gospel, Blues and Rhythm and Blues, singer/pianist/songwriter Lady Bianca has a voice that cuts straight to the soul of the listener. Her own material takes on life's issues with insight and purpose. Lady … read moreRooted in the tradition of Gospel, Blues and Rhythm and Blues, singer/pianist/songwriter Lady Bianca has a voice that cuts straight to the soul of the listener. Her own material takes on life's issues with insight and purpose. Lady Bianca has a style laced with humor and even a dash of Count… read more -
John Primer & The Real Deal Bluesband
79 listeners
As the title of his critically acclaimed Atlantic Record CD suggests, Grammy Award and Handy Award Nominee, John Primer is truly "The … read moreAs the title of his critically acclaimed Atlantic Record CD suggests, Grammy Award and Handy Award Nominee, John Primer is truly "The Real Deal". At eight years old, John borrowed his first guitar and started to strum. With the… read moreAs the title of his critically acclaimed Atlantic Record CD suggests, Grammy Award and Handy Award Nominee, John Primer is truly "The Real Deal". At eight years old, John borrowed his first guitar and started to strum. With the sounds of Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Howlin Wo… read more -
Reverend Raven
882 listeners
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Richard REVEREND RAVEN first heard the blues of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker and Pee Wee Crayt… read moreBorn and raised on the south side of Chicago, Richard REVEREND RAVEN first heard the blues of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker and Pee Wee Crayton coming from his mother's stereo. His older cousin later brought home the records of Muddy… read moreBorn and raised on the south side of Chicago, Richard REVEREND RAVEN first heard the blues of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker and Pee Wee Crayton coming from his mother's stereo. His older cousin later brought home the records of Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Magic Sam, Slim Harpo, Buddy Guy and … read more -
Liz Mandeville
2,628 listeners
“If California could hook up to Liz, there wouldn’t be any power shortage!” - Richard Benson, Blues On Stage Liz Mandeville won the Windy C… read more“If California could hook up to Liz, there wouldn’t be any power shortage!” - Richard Benson, Blues On Stage Liz Mandeville won the Windy City Blues Society’s “2011 Blues Challenge.” Liz’s high energy shows often end in standing ovation… read more“If California could hook up to Liz, there wouldn’t be any power shortage!” - Richard Benson, Blues On Stage Liz Mandeville won the Windy City Blues Society’s “2011 Blues Challenge.” Liz’s high energy shows often end in standing ovations; at the 2011 Lansing Blues Fest they were dancing in the s… read more -
Jimmy Vivino & The Black Italians
158 listeners
Jimmy Vivino may be best known as Conan O’Brien’s musical director and leader of The Basic Cable Band on late night TV. It’s a gig he’s bee… read moreJimmy Vivino may be best known as Conan O’Brien’s musical director and leader of The Basic Cable Band on late night TV. It’s a gig he’s been working (albeit under Max Weinberg’s leadership until his recent departure) since Conan first de… read moreJimmy Vivino may be best known as Conan O’Brien’s musical director and leader of The Basic Cable Band on late night TV. It’s a gig he’s been working (albeit under Max Weinberg’s leadership until his recent departure) since Conan first debuted on NBC in 1993 as David Letterman’s replacement. Just … read more