...praises continue long after Miller’s 14 year, 10 album recording career that was, for all intents and purposes, over in 1994 at the age of 45
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To some casual music followers the album Silk Degrees and the song “Lowdown” mark the beginning of a brief 5 year / 4 album career..
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
Joe's Place Loves Live Entertainment and we want to help you find a Performance that you will enjoy.
“The greatest singer I ever heard – the epitome of natural greatness”
Berry Gordy “The most dynamic singer and performer that I’ve ever seen”
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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,...
Dee Dee Bridgewater – More Than Just A Jazz Singer Defining Dee Dee Bridgewater as just a Jazz singer is doing Ms. Bridgewater a disservice to the nth degree. Yes, Bridgewater sings Jazz brilliantly, but she’s so much more than that. Beginning in the 70’s, Bridgewater has had a rich and varied five decade long career, and has displayed the...
Nina Simone - The High Priestess of Soul
It was in the mid 80’s when Toronto’s short lived Village Vanguard North was advertising “Sunday Brunch With Nina Simone”