Bman's Blues Report

Little Al Thomas-vocals, John Edelmann - Guitar, Marty Binder - Drums, Rob Waters- Keyboard, Ed Galchick - Bass Little Al Thomas is one of those rare older bluesmen that was actually born and raised in Chicago. His first recording, at the age of 69, was Southside Story with the Crazy House Band. It became an instant classic-in Chicago. In 2000, he and the band appeared at the Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland. As a result, they released a second CD, In The House. Guitarist, songwriter John Edelmann of the Crazy House Band formed a new band, The Deep Down Fools with Mart Binder on drums, Rob Waters on organ and ad hoc Eddie Galchick also from Crazy house, and Mike Scharf, both on bass. Little Al Thomas and John Edelmann have a CD as Little Al Thomas featuring The Deep Down Fools titled Not My Warden. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

BIG JAMES and the CHICAGO PLAYBOYS UP FOR "BEST LIVE PERFORMER" AWARD Voting for Living Blues Award Open to the Public Now Big James and the Chicago Playboys , six time winners of the Living Blues Critics Poll Award for "Most Outstanding Horns," are on the 2012 Living Blues Awards Reader's Ballot in the "Best Live Performer" Category. Balloting is open to the public, who can vote by filling out and submitting a ballot from the June issue of the publication, or by voting online at the magazine's website: ( www.livingblues.com ). Voting ends July 15th . Proof of the power of the band's live performances can be found in their latest release, The Big Payback , recorded live at the legendary Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris. Living Blues had this to say about the high-energy, soul powered blues recording: "Big James and his mates have clearly established themselves among the masters of contemporary Chicago blues ....

April 4, 2012 Just Announced PInk Floyd Laser Spectacular Show 8/17-8/18 IMPROV EVERY TUESDAY WITH ONE GROUP MIND 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 The largest stage to see improv in Chicago! UPCOMING SHOWS LEE RITENOUR 4/4 @ 8PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/6 @ 7PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/6 @ 9:30PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/7 @ 7PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/7 @ 9:30PM JUDAH FRIEDLANDER 4/11 @ 8PM STEVE GIBONS' GYPSY RHYTHM PROJECT & BULBUL ENSEMBLE 4/12 @ 8PM RUPA AND THE APRIL FISHES 4/14 @ 9PM SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD / THE PAULINA HOLLERS / THE LAWRENCE PETERS OUTFIT 4/18 @ 9PM LEON RUSSELL - SOLD OUT 4/19 @ 8PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/20 @ 8PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/21 @ 8PM AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH EDDIE PALMIERI 4/22 @ 7PM AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH EDDIE PALMIERI 4/22 @ 9:30PM THE KNUX ABSTRACT GIANTS / I LOVE RICH 4/26 @ 9PM NICK THUNE 4/27 @ 8 & 10:30PM 4/28 @ 8 ...

I have just received and had the chance to review the new release, Last Time I Saw You by Microwave Dave and the Nukes .The recording starts out with Drinkin' Wine Since Nine , a loosely structured rocky blues. Jesus Was Smart is a clever song put together just for your enjoyment with a cool guitar riff in the middle to top it off. I've Got A bet With Myself is a straight up rocker done country style. The Worst Thing is a soul oriented blues tune with a relaxed guitar solo interlude for you blues lovers. Tire Man is another clever song with lines alluding to suggestion to get the audience thinking and paying attention. Alabama Saturday Night is a rockin' boogie with harp and Nawlins flavor with a Bo Diddley beat. All Night Boogie is exactly what it is...boogie! Goin' Downtown has a great intro and I love the interesting guitar tone that Dave gets on this particular tune. Cadillac Ride has some pretty cool guitar riffs especially if you dig the under polished st...

Folks lucky enough to hear him perform his classy brand of blues in clubs throughout Chicago’s southern suburbs referred to guitarist Andrew Brown as Big Brown. His muscular physique contrasted strikingly with his understated brilliance as a modern electric blues guitarist, rendering the imposing nickname doubly apt. Brown never received anything near the acclaim that he deserved over a career spanning more than three decades that ended with his 1985 death.It’s a tribute to his unerring taste and uncommon talent that Brown never made a bad record; the only question is why he received so few chances to cut loose in a studio. Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites band! -  ”LIKE”

IJ Harris, Chicago Blues singer on the Cash label died on January 5r, 1984. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! -  ”LIKE”

I just received and had the chance to listen to the new LIVE recording, The Big Payback recorded LIVE . This cd is deeply rooted in the soul and these guys are really working it. Although only three tracks written by Montgomery appear on the release, it sounds fresh and I really like it! The release starts off with an up tempo, horn driven The Blues Will Never Die . This is a great original tune with great instrumental support for Montgomery's vocal lead! It's a great intro for things to come. Next is James Brown's Big Payback . Now when you do James Brown in my presence, you better bring it.... and bring it they do!! Got James' groove down and I love the thumbing bass over the brass. I mean, nobody is James Brown...but this is the shit!! How bout some Sex Machine... do I hear Hot Pants.... this is cookin!! If you aren't dancing listening to this ...you're dead! Next up is another Montgomery original, " Coldest Man I Ever Knew ". It has a bit of the...

Gary Primich (April 20, 1958 – September 23, 2007) was an American blues harmonica player, singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for his 1995 album, Mr. Freeze. Gary Alan Primich was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in nearby Hobart, Indiana. In 1984, after he graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Primich relocated to Austin, Texas. While working at the University of Texas, he started playing along with other musicians in local clubs. In 1987, he met Jimmy Carl Black, and they formed the Mannish Boys. Their debut album, A L'il Dab'll Do Ya was issued on the Amazing Records label, and although Black then left the band, Primich stayed with the Mannish Boys for another album, Satellite Rock. In 1991 Primich released his eponymous solo debut album, and My Pleasure followed the next year. Amazing Records then folded, and Primich was contracted to the Flying Fish Records label releasing Travelin' Mood (1994) and Mr. Freeze (1995). Mr. ...