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Rico Ferrara
JD Souther – His Songs Are The Story
Posted on 2025-02-08
By Rico Ferrara
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JD Souther _“A principal architect of the Southern California sound and a main influence on a generation of songwriters”
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#country, #david_geffen, #don_henley, #eagles, #folk, #glenn_frey, #jdsouther, #john_david_souther, #linda_rondstadt, #Longbranch_Pennywhistle, #rock, #SoCal, #song_writer, #the_troubadour
Joe Ruicci | News
The Blues: A Soundtrack to Resistance and Resilience in Troubled Times
Posted on 2025-05-27
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, News
In an era defined by political turmoil, social injustice, and economic struggle, the blues remains one of the most powerful musical forms...
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#BluesMusic, #BluesMusic #ProtestSongs #SocialJustice #MusicAndPolitics #ResistanceSounds, #ProtestSongs, #ResistanceSounds, #socialjustice
Joe Ruicci | Joes Place Loves
Noga Erez: A Bold Voice in Music and Politics
Posted on 2025-08-09
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, Joes Place Loves
Noga Erez is an Israeli musician known for her politically charged lyrics and outspoken views. While Noga Erez doesn’t align herself with any single
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#electronic_pop, #fusion, Hip-hop
Joe Ruicci | Joes Place Loves
Jackie Venson: A Modern Day Blues Powerhouse
Posted on 2025-08-10
By Joe Ruicci
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Jackie Venson is a dynamic blues artist known for her electrifying guitar skills, soulful vocals, and genre-blending sound.
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#blues, #funk #austin, #jackie_venson, #r&b, #rock
Rico Ferrara
Fenton Robinson – “The Mellow Blues Genius”
Posted on 2025-06-18
By Rico Ferrara
Posted in Rico Ferrara
“In a world of barroom entertainers Fenton Robinson was a serious musician who is best appreciated with greater concentration than the audience usually gave him” - Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records
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#alligator_records, #blues, #chicago, #jazz, #nashville, #r&b, #rock
Joe Ruicci | Joes Place Loves
The Sweet Lizzy Project: A Cuban-Born Rock Sensation
Posted on 2025-08-15
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, Joes Place Loves
The Sweet Lizzy Project (SLP) is a dynamic rock band originally from Havana, Cuba, now based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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#classic_rock, #fusion, #latin_undertones, #modern_alternative
Reviews | Steve Obrien
“PAKT” – A Very Mystifying Event
Posted on 2025-08-04
By Steve Obrien
Posted in Reviews, Steve Obrien
... some musician friends and I, attended the Warehouse concert Hall in St. Catharines, Ontario for an event that was, in essence, mystifying.
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#brand_x, #improvisation, #instrumental, #jazz, #jazz_fusion, #trans-siberian_orchestra
Marcus Twine | Reviews
Book Review: LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986
Posted on 2025-07-29
By Marcus Twine
Posted in Marcus Twine, Reviews
Bill King’s LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986 is a raucous, revelatory deep dive into the golden age of Southern rock, R&B, and country-funk
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#bill_king, #country, #country_funk, #goody_press, #large_time, #r&b, #southern_rock
Joe Ruicci | News
The Rise of Live Tribute Acts: A Double-Edged Sword for the Music Industry
Posted on 2025-02-06
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, News
“Explore the pros and cons of live tribute acts and their impact on original music in this deep dive into music industry trends"
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#blues_brothers_revue, #caverners, #cover_bands, #elton_rohn, #emerging_artists, #live_tribute_acts, #music_industry_trends, #original_music, #tribute_bands
Joe Ruicci | News
How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs on Canada Are Screwing Over Musicians Right Now
Posted on 2025-05-26
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, News
When the Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Canadian goods in 2025—targeting aluminum, steel, and even some finished products—
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#musicians, #tariffs, #trump_tariffs
Joe Ruicci | News
Join the Team at Joe’s Place: Music Blog!
Posted on 2025-05-22
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, News
Are you passionate about music? Do you live for live shows, dissect new albums, or have strong opinions on the industry? Joe’s Place: Music Blog is looking for content writers who eat, sleep, and breathe music!
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#blog #writers, #blues, #concerts, #country, #jazz, #JoinTheTeam, #MusicBlog, #r&b, #reviewers, #rock, #WritersWanted
Joe Ruicci | News
The Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly in Canada
Posted on 2025-02-10
By Joe Ruicci
Posted in Joe Ruicci, News
The effects of the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly in Canada are felt just as acutely as in the United States, if not more so.
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#corporate_greed, #live_music_venue, #livenation, #monopoly, #music_fans, #over_priced_event_tickets, #scalpers, #ticket_prices, #ticketmaster