Category Archives: Americana

Great Downhome Blues Chicago Box Due September 22nd

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Tony

This is the one to get! Lots of rarities, unissued and alternative takes of classic Chicago blues from the 1940s and 1950s. Complete with booklet by Mike Rowe. Weinerworld have now published a new press release with track listing and … Continue reading →

Posted in 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Roots | Leave a comment

Coming Soon: Billy Vera Biography

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Tony

Out in April this year will be the biography of singer, songwriter, record producer, music critic and historian Billy Vera, called ‘Harlem To Hollywood’ A showbiz lifer, Billy Vera was born into a white, suburban family, but Billy fell for … Continue reading →

Posted in 45 rpm, Americana, Blues, Cassette, Compact Disc, Film -TV, Jazz, Magazine, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Roots, Soul, Vinyl, Website | Leave a comment

Billy Bragg Calls On Younger Generations To Do “Woody’s Work”

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Tony

Billy Bragg’s speech to the American Folk Alliance, February 18th; Written By Lynne Margolis February 20, 2017 Few artists epitomize the folk-music tradition like Great Britain’s Billy Bragg. A passionate, well-informed, unflinching crusader for human rights, he has turned into … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Roots | Leave a comment

Bill Monroe: 1950 – 1951 Complete Decca Recordings

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Tony

Rhythm Bomb Records is set to release a new, five CD set of Bill Monroe recordings featuring everything he cut for Decca in 1950 and 1951 including sessions with Jimmy Martin and Carter Stanley as lead vocalist, with all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Compact Disc, Country/Hillbilly, Rare Records, Roots, Website | Leave a comment

Off The Record Presents: Joe Bussard

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Tony

Published on 13th January 2017 ‘‘Off The Record Presents’ made this freat short film of the record collector’s version of the pilgrimage to Mecca – to Joe Bussard’s wonderful basement! Joe is the owner of one of the finest collections … Continue reading →

Posted in 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Film -TV, Gospel, Jazz, Rare Records, Roots, Website, You Tube | Leave a comment

Best Box Sets of 2016

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Tony

Some fantasic releases this year that would make the list much too long – including the  Otis Redding at the Whiskey A Go-Go in 1966 and a number of multi CD bootleg box sets by bands such as The Doors, … Continue reading →

Posted in 45 rpm, 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Books, Compact Disc, DVD, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Roots, Soul, Vinyl, Website | Leave a comment

Arhoolie Records Go’s To Smithsonian

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tony

Since 1960  Arhoolie Records boss Chris Strachwitz has been one of the music world’s best known collectors and record producers of US music styles including blues, country, cajun music, Tex-Mex and and other music styles. Since 1960, Arhoolie has released … Continue reading →

Posted in 45 rpm, 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Compact Disc, Country/Hillbilly, Gospel, Jazz, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Roots, Vinyl, Website, World Music, You Tube | Leave a comment

I Am The Blues – Trailer

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Tony

I AM THE BLUES Trailer from EyeSteelFilm Distribution on Vimeo.

Posted in Americana, Blues, Film -TV, Rhythm & Blues, Roots, Website | Leave a comment

Blind Alfred Reed : Appalacian Visionary

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Tony

“Alfred Reed’s story is that of a man looking within to find a light by which to navigate the darkness within and without.” – Ted Olson Dust-to-Digital are soon to release a compilation of recordings by the legendary Blind Alfred … Continue reading →

Posted in 78rpm, Americana, Compact Disc, Country/Hillbilly, Rare Records, Roots, Website, You Tube | Leave a comment

Trailer for ‘Sidemen – Long Road To Glory’

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Tony

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory Trailer from RED HAWK FILMS on Vimeo. In the summer of 2008, a group of lbluesmen, some of the last surviving members of the Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters bands, were brought together by director … Continue reading →

Posted in 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Roots, Website | Leave a comment