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I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stone Cold , from Russ Green , and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with Lint Redux , you are immediately in the middle of a swampy blues with modern effects. With a firm foot stomp by Felix Pollard on drums and Vic Jackson on bass Russ Green on harmonica and vocals really has the earthy feel. Giles Corey on slide gives the track great grease and Green's harp work is strong. Excellent opener. 12 Feet of Water opens with a terrific harmonica aria before grinding into a super drum driven romp. With the feel that I can only describe as Hill Country , Green delivers such soulful vocals, comforted by Joe Monroe on keys, this track just grabs you. Green's harmonica is like a shuddering wind blowing through you with the thumping bass of Vic Jackson and Vince Agwada on guitar. Excellent! Easy going shuffle, Nobody Knows has a smooth, supple melody with backing acoustic guitar, minimal drum work and melodic ha...
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"Blues in the Schools" Presented by Long Beach Blues Society
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LONG BEACH BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS: "BLUES IN THE
SCHOOLS"
AT RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, THURS., MAY 25
(Long Beach, CA) - The newly-formed Long Beach Blues Society presents Blues in the Schools,
an exciting new program bringing together musically-inclined high school
students and professional blues artists, coming to Renaissance High School
for the Arts, 235 E. 8th St., Thursday, May, 25, from 1pm-2:40pm.
Students will experience a hands-on opportunity to work
with established blues musicians who'll encourage and push them to achieve
confidence in their musical development. Through direction and
collaborations, students will gain understanding about the importance of
performing an engaging live show.
Life-long blues evangelist, legendary guitarist, radio
host, and educator, Bernie Pearl, will share his history and development of
the Blues as one of the original American musical art forms. Pearl has
been central to bringing the blues to Long Beach as the creator and host of
“Nothin’ But the Blues” on KPPC, and then KLON, radio stations. Bernie is
also a co-founder of the Big Time Blues Festival, one of the first successful
blues events in the Southland.
Shy But Flyy is a young poet and singer helping the arts
flourish in Long Beach who also hosts open-mic events throughout the
city. Her band, Shy But Flyy and the Allstarz, have been performing
throughout Southern California for several years. Shy’s youthful
enthusiasm combined with Pearl’s experience will create a dynamic and
engaging experience for the students to enjoy.
Students and their parents attending Blues in the School
will be given complimentary tickets to the New Blues Festival 4, taking place on Labor Day Weekend,
Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, at El Dorado Regional Park in
Long Beach.
“This is more than a school event,” explains Bill
Grisolia, founder of the Long Beach Blues Society and creator of the New
Blues Festival. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the music and education
communities of Long Beach to come together.”
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