Bman's Blues Report

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Six String Soul , a double cd release by Dave Specter and it's great. Celebrating 30 years on Delmark, with remastered recordings from throughout his career and celebrating many guests. Opening with Buzz Me Specter on guitar, is joined by Barkin Bill Smith on vocal and Ronnie Earl on guitar as well as Ken Saydak on organ, Dez Desormeaux on sax, Red Groetzinger on sax, Mike McCurdy on bass and John Hiller on drums. Very cool. Specter really stretches out nicely on solo guitar on slow blues, Railroad Station . Smith, on lead vocal does a real nice job and Bob Stroger on bass anchors the track. Saydak's piano is a nice accent and sax soloing by Groetzinger is really nice. I really like instrumental, Specter's Walk, with it's deep jazz groove. Specter cruses on guitar, Desormeaux's sax solo is rich, and Saydak's organ work is strong. Tad Robinson has lead vocal on Sweet Serenity . I've always been ...

Hot Tuna On Tour  February 08 - February 23, 2013  Jack is back " on the bus " for some Acoustic Hot Tuna performances . . The guys plan to do a little fishing along the Pacific Northwest coast.  They then head inland for a trip through the Rockies.  They cap things off by bringing the Hot Tuna to the upper mid-west to help things thaw out a bit from the latest arctic blast. Acoustic Hot Tuna Tour Dates:  2/08/13       Rogue Theatre                   Grant's Pass, OR 2/09/13       Tower Theatre                   Bend, OR 2/10/13       Aladin Theater                   Portland, OR 2/11/13       The Triple Door         ...

Jorma On Tour  January 26 - February 23, 2013  Jorma wraps up a Fur Peace Ranch On the Road workshop in San Diego this morning and heads over to Phoenix, AZ then back to Califonia for a series of shows along the left coast.  Jack jumps back " on the bus " in February for some Acoustic Hot Tuna performances . . .The guys plan to do a little fishing along the Pacific Northwest coast.  They then head inland for a trip through the Rockies.  They cap things off by bringing the Hot Tuna to the upper mid-west to help things thaw out a bit from the latest arctic blast. Jorma Tour Dates:   01/26/13    Musical Instrument                    Museum             ...

Fur Peace Ranch 2013 Calendar The first ever Fur Peace Ranch calendar is here! Keep track of your days and keep Fur Peace close to your heart with the Ranch's 2013 calendar.  Twelve beautiful pictures, featuring the winning photos submitted by FPR students for this year's calendar contest.  All Fur Peace workshop and concert dates are noted. Important dates in rock history and special birthdays are also marked.  Keep the spirit of Fur Peace with you daily and mark the days to your next visit! Visit the Company Store and get your copy today!   FPR Company Store Holiday Specials! 20% off all T-shirts ! 20% off all Hats ! 2010 Denim Pick-n-Putt Jacket was $9...

  In This Issue Breakdown Way Update FPR @ The Dana Hot Tuna at The Beacon Spotlight On: 2013 New iTunes Releases FRESH CATCH! Jorma gets busy this month! He spends the next 3 weeks on the road with good friend Barry Mitterhoff  starting in New Jersy and ending in NorCAL. 10/03  Jorma Kaukonen            Love for Levon Benefit            Izod Center            East Rutherford, NJ 10/04  Jorma Kaukonen            The Birchmere            Alexandria, VA 10/05  Jorma Kaukonen            Rams Head On Stage            Annapolis, MD       ...