Posts Tagged hokie joint
April 27, 2012 | 1 Comment
Who does Ian Siegal say should feature on commemorative British Blues Post Office stamps? Why does BBC Radio 4’s Count Arthur Strong say he’s ready to take over from Paul Jones? How did Southern songbird Lisa Mills first meet the blues in Alabama? What made Sugar Pie Desanto say her 1964 tour of the UK was ‘horrible’? […]
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March 27, 2012 | Leave a comment
What happened when Etta James interrupted Earl Thomas’ afternoon nap? How did the Matt Taylor and Motives end up marooned in the middle of a lake in Holland? Why did Ry Cooder scream when he shook Hans Theessink’s hand? Why are Hokie Joint definitely going by boat next time they play in Holland? —
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May 6, 2009 | Leave a comment
There is so much happening blues-wise it is hard to keep up! I went to the 21st Burnley Blues Festival, at Easter, which had its best ever line-up. Congratulations to Barbara Hood and her staff at The Mechanics. For once the sun shone the whole weekend, which made the canal cruise with Eddie Martin particularly […]
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