Joe Ruicci It gives me great pleasure to announce the addition of a new member to our team.
Please Welcome Steve Obrien in his new role as a Reviewer for Joe's Place
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David Byrne and Talking Heads Back in the late 70’s I was tuned in to bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Grand Funk and many others that were Blues/Rock based bands. Not quite metal bands (that is Metal today), but more of a Hard Rock sound. With times changing and Disco was becoming a popular choice for many, there...
Rico Ferrara “The greatest singer I ever heard – the epitome of natural greatness”
Berry Gordy “The most dynamic singer and performer that I’ve ever seen”
Smokey Robinson
Joe’s Place – “Where Music Lives” Playing that night was a band called “The Beanies”. A 3 piece band featuring Al and Neil Lacroix on Bass and Guitar and Mike Manger on drums. It was the greatest moment in my short existence. It was then that I decided I would be a drummer, and music was going to be my greatest...
Delbert McClinton – “The Godfather Of Americana Music” Originally Posted on January 20, 2024- Blues For A Big Town Blog Texas Roots / R&B / Blues Rocker Delbert McClinton is one of a select few who’s equally at home performing in a “chicken wire” honky-tonk as he is in a funky dance hall or juke joint. And, on any given night,...
After a long musical journey I came to the destination of R&B and Soul in my teens.
Laura Nyro – “Hard To Get Into and Hard To Get Out Of” Originally Posted on Blues For A Big Town Blog May 8, 2022 “Sometimes I think being a star is kind of silly. I’d sooner be looked at like a comrade rather than a star” Laura Nyro in an interview with Melody Maker in 1976 after re-surfacing...
The Legendary Guitarist, Singer, Song Writer, Band Leader and Producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For over 5 decades or a few million miles, the Legendary Jack de Keyzer has been hitting the road, air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7...
Joe Cocker was one of the most talented vocalists of his generation, with an easily recognizable voice. His gritty and bluesy singing voice combined with his expressive body movements while performing on stage made him an easily recognizable star throughout the world. I could spend time writing about his life and career, but what more can be said about...