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Randy Chortkoff, founder, president and CEO of Delta Groove Productions, passed away today at 8:40am in Los Angeles at the age of 65. A highly successful entrepreneur outside of the music business, Chortkoff simultaneously followed his true passion as a music producer, performer, and promoter for two decades before founding Delta Groove Productions almost 15 years ago. Delta Groove was his labor of love, a culmination of a lifelong devotion to tr aditional blues and roots music. Through his vision and leadership, the company quickly rose to its current position as an industry leader, encompassing Delta Groove Records, Eclecto-Groove Records, No Respect Records, Festivals Exclusive Booking Agency, independent artist and event promotions and management, and more. Ever the astute businessman, in recent months Randy oversaw the planning and arrangements for Delta Groove Productions and its affiliates to continue to flourish and carry his passion onward after his passing...

Home          Store          Contact 2014 Blues Blast Music - Nominations The 2014 Blues Blast Music awards are coming up and some of our very own Delta Groove artists have been nominated. We would love for those who support the label to take a brief look at the nominees and cast your vote! John Primer & Bob Corritore John Primer & Bob Corritore's album "Knockin' Around These Blues" has been nominated for "Traditional Blues Album" of the year. This is a great accomplishment and they deserve the support from fans and followers of Delta Groove Music during this voting period. Vote Now Terry Hanck Terry Hanck's album "Gotta Bring It On Home T...

I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Wrapped Up And Ready , from the Mannish Boys and it's a blast. Not only is this release a recording of the Mannish Boys, one of the most talented group of musicians in the business but also features a ton of featured players. Opening with I Ain't Sayin' Monster Mike Welsh gets the hard groove on with great riffs and Sugarray Rayford takes the lead on vocals. This is a terrific opener featuring Fred Kaplan on piano and Welsh really blows the top off. Roy Brown's Everything's Alright maintains a lot of the original vintage sound. Kid Ramos takes the lead on guitar on this track with his own fluid riffs and Ron Dziubla adds just the right amount of sax to the mix. Background vocals by Clifton Curtis and Larry Dobson add authenticity. Funky Blues Struggle In My Hometown features Paris Slim on vocal and lead guitar. This track has a really nice feel as well as a few change ups. Try not to bop along to this one! Tit...

  2013 Blues Blast Music Awards The 2013 Blues Blast Music Award nominations were recently announced and 3 Delta Groove artists were honored to be represented across four categories amongst their peers on this year's ballot. This year's Delta Groove nominees include: Andy T – Nick Nixon Band "Drink Drank Drunk" - New Artist Debut Album The Mannish Boys "Double Dynamite" - Traditional Blues Album - Best Blues Band Kevin Selfe "Long Walk Home" - Sean Costello Rising Star Award Voting will take place directly on the Blue Blast Magazine website beginning on Monday, July 15th and concludes on Saturday, August 31st . Winners will be announced at the Blues Blast Awards show held on Thursday, October 31st from 6pm to 1am at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago, Illinois and will be streamed live on the internet. Visit the Blues Blast Magazine website: http://www.TheBluesBlast.com TO...

BE AMONG THE FIRST & GET YOUR CD TODAY BEFORE IT'S AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE! Retail: $21.99 Discounted Price: $16.99 + s&h 2 CDS Produced by Randy Chortkoff & Jeff Scott Fleenor THE BAND Finis Tasby: ...