Post by cofi on Apr 15, 2008 15:20:32 GMT
Brit Packed Blues News
Hello my friends.
I sincerely hope 2008 has begun in wonderful style for you, and I wish you nothing but health & happiness throughout the year.
Periodically, I will be putting some of my News Letters up on my Blogs for you to read and hopefull enjoy. If this is the kind of thing you enjoy, then I would recommend registering "Free" for my News Letter, which you can do from my page.
Kicking off the proceedings, this is a very special year for one man in particular. He celebrates 50 years of treading the boards & bending the strings:
Mike "Whiskerfish" Dollins!
Mike for me continues to bring cutting edge Blues music played only the way he can play it. He loads his blues with passion and enthusiasm with a marbled thread of "True Delta Blues."
Mike also continues to turn heads in the Deltaland of Arkansas with Radio Stations clambering to interview a man who has met and played with the greatest and has seen 'em come and go. Yet Mike remains at the for front of the Underground Blues Circuit locally and come to think of it Nationally & Globally.
Its not just the about the playing with Mike, its about Putting the Blues out there for a "World of People" to enjoy and be involved with. Mikes countless websites pay testimony to he tireless work to keep our beloved Blues alive and kicking. And kicking it is because Mike makes it happen.
For stunning news, music and everything BLUE catch Mike on the above link. WARNING: You wont want to leave!!!
Boogablues & Southern Rock & Blues UK
Two great sites that cover some great artists from around the world, are the below forum sites.
I visit often to marvel at some really great bands that would remain very much in the back ground if it wasn't for sites like these.
From Chat to Music Gear, Bands to Solo Artist, these are wonderful.
boogablues.proboards106.com/index.cgi
southernrockuk.proboards50.com/index.cgi
Kansas City Online Radio.
As Stated in my previous Blog, this station has it all. Not only does it house arguably the greatest independent Blues in the World. Its full to the rafters with other great shows from Psychic Discussions, debates on Ufology to the zany antics of Mac & Trav in the late night show. TV Sucks, but Radio thrives right here on KCOR. All available at a click of a mouse! Great eh?
Mark Kerr his Music And his "Blues Nation" & "Christian Blues Shows"
Kansas City Online Radio had the foresight and intuition to back what are two simply stunning shows. I have been very privileged to be on Marks show on numerous occasions, even without that. I am a fan. Why? Because both shows are nothing but pure "Class".
The "Blues Nation Show" airs late here in England, 11pm to be precise. You will catch me with a cold one in hand, feet up on my desk, my ear phones on and my wife throwing empty cans at me to get my attention, dream on! I get totally lost in to me, the greatest Blues Show around, end of Story!
But, it must be pointed out that is just one element of what Mark has stashed in his armoury.
Mark is also a "Top Flight" Musician & Guitarist. He can stand with anyone, anytime, anyplace accept me when im listening to his show, he will have to sit & wait til its over. But seriously if you haven't checked on "Mark Kerr The Musician" you really should.
Mark can be found at the above address where you can hear & see him in action:
Terry Knott's Online Store!
I have been very overwhelmed at the amount of patronage my Store has received, with T-Shirts, Caps, Mugs for adults and kids alike going out the door in such large quantities. Particularly with all the New Designs!
Its U.S. based because it was great service and it offered such a wide range of products. Thank you all very much for your purchases id love to see photo's of you wearing or using the products it will make a great slide show.
Official Blues Hall Of Fame!
The myspace "Wing" of the Official Blues Hall of Fame continues to grow at pace. In the main, because of you. Thank you very much!
The Hall Of Fame is about recognising those who "Pay Their Dues in The Blues". This is not purely about us musicians who play, record and front the Blues. Its also about those who have a passion about it, and have spent years promoting it either as a D.J. or a Fan who spreads the word about Blues Venues, Artists, Radio Stations across the World. Its about those who go "That extra mile" for the Blues.
I am not only very privileged to have been inducted, but to sit on the "Ambassador Board" who review and Induct such wonderful people from all walks of life.
Myself and my fellow board members are always looking for people who can recommend anyone who bares the induction criteria above. If you know anyone. Please do not hesitate to advise us of the person(s) concerned. We do require your reasoning for submission, a website address where they can be reviewed musically or otherwise should they be a non musician. It is that simple.
The Myspace H O F site bares some stunning Blues Artists from Greece to Germany, Australia to Scotland. It also includes some wonderful Music Video's from the Masters! Its really worth visiting.
I want to name just a few great artists from the site for you to marvel at:
www.myspace.com/johnkrier
www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband
www.myspace.com/texasjake
www.myspace.com/jimmylloydreaandtheswitchmasters
www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband
www.myspace.com/texasjake
www.myspace.com/jimmylloydreaandtheswitchmasters
Video clip of the week!
Here we have Eric Clapton knocking the cobwebs out of his 335-Enjoy!
Eric Clapton : Have You Ever Loved A woman
Well folks, that about wraps up my outing for February. A big one I know, but a lot to advise since my last informative one in November.
Visit me any time, there is always the warmest of welcomes waiting.
God Bless and have a great week & weeks til next time.
Cheers
Terry Knotts
Blues Hall Of Fame Inductee
And Ambassador for the Blues
To London!
Blues Hall Of Fame Inductee
And Ambassador for the Blues
To London!
