Wayne Baker Brooks kicked off the Fest with a solid set of covers and originals, including a nice of version of his dad Lonnie’s “The Crawl”.
Brooks was followed by Bobby Rush with The Blind Boys of Alabama. Rush did…
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Review: Let's Go - The Hungry Williams
This dynamic local band is named after legendary New Orleans drummer, Charles "Hungry" Williams. The Hungry Williams have been producing great music and an entertaining stage show in Milwaukee and around the Mid-West since 2018. The band plays an energetic…
Read moreOut & About: Mar-May 2023
The Incorruptibles held a release party for their new CD “Highway Hypnosis” and new t-shirt on Sunday March 26th at Just J’s - the place was packed. “Hypnosis Highway” features The Incorruptibles, Amy Ashby, Jim McCarthy and Bill Siebert…
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Review: Pier 43 - Paul Filipowicz
Pier 43, the 11th album from Chicago blues legend, Paul Filipowicz, is a triumphant summary of Filipowicz’s career to date, brandishing his tell-tale rugged vocals and delivering each guitar solo with soul-filled conviction. Throughout the record’s 53 minutes, the blues…
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Review: Oscar's Motel - The Cash Box Kings
The Cash Box Kings Oscar’s Motel is rooted in solid traditions of 60s Chicago Blues, New Orleans jazzy blues, and delta blues.
Oscar’s Motel, their tenth album was released in March to immediate enthusiasm and airplay by the satellite and…
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