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Abby Owen

For Clapton fans...

Okay, I know I've been slacking, but it IS my middle name after all...he he. I was poking around on American Blues News, another online news source I write for occasionally, and thought Clapton fans might enjoy reading about Eric's year in shrink-wrap. So, without further ado, I share with you: Eric Clapton 2011: A Year In Review by J Blake. Enjoy! <-----Click Here!

Posted by Abby Owen on November 29, 2011 at 8:00am

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Candye Kane at The Continental Club, Houston

Candye Kane is one helluva stand-up kinda gal! She dedicated not one, but TWO songs to my pal Leo Aston, who is also battling pancreatic cancer. She is a survivor, and gave him an unbelievably inspiring evening. Thank You Ms Kane. Houston Loves You!

Posted by Abby Owen on October 13, 2011 at 9:30am

Michael Schaefer

Spotify Adds Artist Radio

Not sure if anyone here uses Spotify, but if you don't, you should definitely check it out. They've recently updated the app to now include artist radio. I'm listening to a mix of music that they consider to be similar to Texas Blues Artist Jimmie Vaughan. And it's pretty good stuff. 

More info in this article: 

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/spotify-quietly-adds-artist-radio-function-1005295882.story

And if you want to learn more about Spotify, check this out: 

http://www.spotify.com/us/about/what/

I highly recommend it. I have playlists that I can share with anyone out there when you get setup. It's all free.

 

Michael

Posted by Michael Schaefer on October 3, 2011 at 3:00pm

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Ana Popovic

Ana Popovic at Dan Electro's in Houston TX - by Abby Owen

Posted by Abby Owen on September 18, 2011 at 8:08am — 2 Comments

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A couple of things to know about The Texas Blues Roadhouse...

Google 'Texas Blues'....go ahead, just try it. The Texas Blues Roadhouse comes up #3, right under two Wikipedia pages. That means, we are the very first business/organization in the list! What this means to you is folks searching from all over the world will find us/you with one easy search. The Texas Blues Roadhouse is non-profit. It is user driven. It is a one-stop virtual introduction to anyone searching for 'Texas Blues Artists'...statewide and worldwide. In other words, you can't win if you don't enter. The more Texas Blues musicians create profiles, add photos, write blogs, and SHARE everywhere, facebook, twitter, etc. The more traffic coming through (hits) means the higher the search rankings will be, and people looking for us from across the globe will more easily find us. ***NOTE*** The chat feature is now located at the bottom right in the bar where it says ' 2 Online', (or however many) and you have to click there for it to pop up, similar to the old facebook.

Things you should do:

  • Create a profile
  • Upload Photos (not more than 16 a day please) and the last ones uploaded are the first ones seen in the slideshow, so we can enjoy a visual introduction to new members.
  • Write a Blog. (it may even be featured on the front page if found to be noteworthy) By 'BLOG' I mean you can post anything blues-related on your blog, including upcoming events, or a story you want to write about blues. ANYTHING. Once you do, you can 'share' it to facebook too.
  • Join Groups of interest to you. *NOTE* Join the Blues Scene group of the major city near you to post your band's gig info, posters, or anything you want to share by clicking 'Add a New Discussion'. That way you can also share to Facebook or Twitter when it's ready.
  • Help add info such as Jams you know of (message Abby)
  • For Venues, ReverbNation pages (or other info. for input into dropdown pages) you will need to send it to Abby Owen in a message, and they…
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Posted by Abby Owen on June 13, 2011 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

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Deep In The Heart Of Texas ~ at American Blues News!

Check out the latest feature 'Deep In The Heart Of Texas' at American Blues News. Articles have been posted on Lance Lopez, Guitar Shorty, Carolyn Wonderland, Gary Nicholson and now Jimmy Vaughan.

Posted by Abby Owen on July 20, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Michael Schaefer

Review of Mill Block Blues in Blues Blast Magazine

Link to original review: http://www.thebluesblast.com/bbnow.htm



Ruff Kutt Blues Band – Mill Block Blues

Self Release 2011

www.ruffkuttblues.com

13 tracks; 56.04 minutes

Now listen here all fans of great Texas blues. Unfurl the banners, ready the champagne and get ready to celebrate the return to the recording studio of Anson Funderburgh on this exciting release which is also raising funds for HART, the Blues Foundation’s charity fund for blues musicians in need. This is a worthy cause and it is great to see Anson back on CD, so the only remaining question is whether it is a good CD. Delighted to say that, in my view, it certainly is!

After the sad death of Sam Myers, Anson Funderburgh took his band The Rockets off the road and his sabbatical has lasted some five years, apart from occasional sightings on the local Texas…

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Posted by Michael Schaefer on June 17, 2011 at 10:30am

Abby Owen

Rory Gallagher ~ His Life by Abby Owen

American Blues News<--- Click here to read my article on Rory Gallagher for American Blues News. He was a beautiful man and highly talented musician...passed away in 1995 at age 47 due to 'Too Much Alcohol' which was ironically the title of one of his biggest hits. Very sad...and a warning to you heavy drinkers. Stop pickling your liver. You only have one.

Posted by Abby Owen on June 9, 2011 at 7:30am

Michael Schaefer

New Anson Funderburgh CD Coming Out!!!

I'm happy to announce that a new CD for charity is coming out in March. And it features the legendary guitar work of Dallas bluesman, Anson Funderburgh. To make things even a bit cooler, I was asked to sing on a couple songs on the CD. And I co-wrote the title track of the album entitled "Mill Block Blues" with my good friend James Goode.

 

You can find out more about the CD at our website here: 

 

http://www.ruffkuttblues.com

 

I'm really excited about this. I will let everyone know as we get closer to the CD release so that you can rush out and pickup a copy. Maybe one of you would be willing to write a review? I'm a little biased. LOL.

 

Anyways, happy happy days.

 

Michael

Posted by Michael Schaefer on February 25, 2011 at 3:00pm — 12 Comments

Chris Owen

Dallas International Guitar festival

I would like to take the time to thank Mr. Jimmy Wallace for allowing the Rockin' Robert T. and The Dragon Grey Band to play this year at the show. I think I can speak for the whole band and say we really appreciated the opportunity to play at such a prestigious event. The monumental task of putting on a 3 day show of some of the greatest guitarist from all genre of music is beyond most folks comprehension and ability, so for all your effort we thank you. Your love of the music gave a new band trying to get up, maybe the opportunity of their life time. Thank you so much and God bless you.

Posted by Chris Owen on April 17, 2011 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

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Mark May Band in HOUSTON, January 2012

Mark May will be in Houston promoting his new CD 'Release My Soul' at these fine establishments:Sat, Jan 7, 2012 9:00 PMTwin Oaks TavernHumble, TX Thu, Jan 12, 20129:00 PMVara's Sports…Continue

Started by Abby Owen in Roadhouse News / Announcements Dec 7, 2011.

SiriusXM Eric

ZZ Top LIVE at LaGrange Fest 10/22 on SiriusXM

Hear ZZ Top LIVE in concert from the band’s first-ever “LaGrange Fest” at the Backyard in Austin, TX this Saturday, 10/22 at 10:30pm ET – exclusively on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country (channel 60).  It’s the band’s first real time live concert broadcast to be heard in North America over the course of their 40-year career. Not a SiriusXM subscriber? Get a Free 7-Day Online Trial of SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com/freetrial.

Tags: XM, Outlaw, Country, Sirius, SiriusXM

Started by SiriusXM Eric in General Blues Talk Oct 19, 2011.

Bill Jones

My friend Don O Blues DJ 1 Reply

Don O is IN the house! Many of you Dallasites know Don O....a blues connoisseur long time in the Dallas area. He emailed me yesterday and told me he is coming to Austin for his bi-annual central Texas BBQ marathon aka "Calories and Cholesterol Tour".....http://donobbq.blogspot.com/Anyway, I mention that here cause he always stops by my house with some cool CDs and DVDsof rare blues performers. Looking forward to whatever he drops at my doorstep (I will…Continue

Started by Bill Jones in General Blues Talk. Last reply by Michael Schaefer Sep 20, 2011.

Hannah Faust

Has anyone heard Ray Manzarek's new album? 1 Reply

Hey everyone! I am a huge Doors fan, and I heard a few weeks back on a site like this that Ray Manzarek released a new album. I was skeptical about buying it, because it had more of a blues influence from Roy Rogers, but I am so happy I did. Honestly it is music to my ears (pun intended). And it came with a signed laminate, which was awesome. Has anyone else heard it?

Started by Hannah Faust in General Blues Talk. Last reply by Michael Schaefer Sep 15, 2011.

Bones

Owner

Sorry, we've been spammed again. Please do not e-mail this person 'tonia'.Please accept my apologies.I have suspended/removed the offender.ok this spammer is this a problem......sounds sexual?......does she charge?......ok i am giving ya shit! if you were Linux like me not a worry...ya have a nice day.Continue

Started by Bones in Online Collaboration Sep 1, 2011.

Winston Payne

Musicians Wanted/Available section? 2 Replies

Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place, but is there a musicians wanted/available section on this thing?  I'm not saying there should be one.  I'm just asking if there is one. Peace,WinstonContinue

Started by Winston Payne in Roadhouse News / Announcements. Last reply by Winston Payne Jul 17, 2011.

Michael Holland

2010 Dallas International Guitar Festival 6 Replies

I might be wrong but I haven't seen a post about the Dallas International Guitar Show.  Anyhow this has become one of DFW's famous attractions.  The show is always held in April and this years show will be held this weekend: 16th, 17th and 18th.  If you are a bonefied guitfiddle freak this is the place you need to be!Go to the link and check out the highlights:…Continue

Started by Michael Holland in General Blues Talk. Last reply by Rockin' Robert T. Jun 21, 2011.

Lynne Sanders Smiland

Boyd Bluestein

I wanted to say hello to my cousin---I am Katy Ely Thames' grandaughter, Elsa Sanders' daughter.  My favorite Uncle Ed was your grandfather, and my friend Steve Speir met you at a recent fundraiser.  We still make Uncle Ed's Chex Mix every Christmas and speak of him fondly!Your Cousin,Lynne Sanders Smiland in Sanger, TX Continue

Tags: Bluestein, Boyd

Started by Lynne Sanders Smiland in General Blues Talk Jun 15, 2011.

Little Ray Ybarra

Got some awsome mojo over the weekend 5 Replies

My good friend Carlos Barbosa gave a me a strap that was SRVs..i cant believe its mine...im very honored and will cherish it with all my heart...Continue

Started by Little Ray Ybarra in General Blues Talk. Last reply by Bill Jones Jun 14, 2011.

Jeff Daniel

Texas Blues Cafe 12 Replies

I came across this board while trying to find out what ever happened to the Texas Blues Cafe podcast. The last one was late November last year, then no more! Anyone know?

Started by Jeff Daniel in General Blues Talk. Last reply by Rockin' Robert T. May 10, 2011.

 
 
 

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Mark May Band winds up their Texas Tour

Today at REDFISH ROADHOUSE - 6121 Hwy 6,Hitchcock, Texas (3-7pm) and it's the last Houston area public performance of Mark May Band until Saturday the 4th of February when Mark joins Eric Demmer's group at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar in the Heights. Then H-town will have to wait until he returns next year for his annual Texas tour. It's been great from start to finish! Thank you Mark. H-town loves you!!!'I Gotta Know' by:Mark May…See More
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