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The shots below are from random concerts that I've attended over the years. Please excuse the dark fuzzy quality of some pictures, but I did the best I could under the circumstances (i.e. with film in dim lighting). As you will see, I enjoy a wide variety of styles. I always listen to my music without boundaries, and I hope you will try to do the same. Thanks for visiting.
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One last show at the Belly Up Tavern before moving back to Texas. It was another great night of fun and music with Maia Sharp and John Eddie. Thanks y'all.
Another fantastic weekend of acoustic roots music down on Adams Avenue (San Diego). Click on the link below to see photos from this year's festival, as well as earlier years.
My buddies in Los Texmaniacs were in town from San Antonio. They played both days at the Old Town Cinco De Mayo Festival (San Diego), as well as a gig up in LA on Saturday night. The band covered lots of miles up and down the I-5 in that rental van.
Max Baca - Bajo Sexto; Michael Guerra - Accordion; Speedy V. - Bass; Lorenzo - Drums
It was a big night of Americana and Southern California rock-n-roll at the Belly Up Tavern. It was cool to have so many good friends sharing the stage at "The B.U.T.". This fine club has become "local music friendly" once again. New management is on board, and they've been booking several of the very talanted local musicians as openers and headliners lately. This night was a perfect example: The Blasters, Eve Selis Band, and Flying Putos (former Beat Farmers) all on one bill. These bands have been tearing up So. Cal for years.
Eve Selis Band:
Jerry Raney - guitar & vocals; Buddy Blue - guitar & vocals; Rolle Love - bass; Joel Kmak - drums
The Blasters (Minus Dave Alvin):
My friend Mark Del Guidice (aka Harpo) and his band rocked the house at Triple Crown. The place was packed, and they gave a solid crowd-pleasing performance. It's been really fun to watch Mark develop as an artist over the last few years and piece together this group:
Harpo - vocals and acoustic guitar; Robert - lead guitar; Leo - bass; Max - drums.
Dickey Betts, former Allman Brothers singer and guitarist, came to the Belly Up Tavern with his big band (and big Marshall amps). He played a mix of the classic Allman songs and some newer tunes that were obviously geared towards the "jam band" crowd. My friend Billy Thompson opened the show with a kick-ass set that really revved-up the crowd.
"Cash Only" was a tribute to the songs of Johnny Cash by several great San Diego singers, bands and musicians. The show was at Winston's in Ocean Beach.
Steve Earle and Allison Moorer An amazing rock show at Belly Up. Steve was plugged in and fired up. He played long and include songs from all his CD's . . . Guitar Town to Revolution Starts Now. And Allison blew the crowd away with her powerful voice.
Allison Moorer:
Steve Earle:
A bunch of great San Diego musicans got together to pay tribute to the music from the Coen brothers movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" This amazing concert was spear-headed by Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart (Berkley Hart), and was organized by Lizzie Wann. My friends in the 7th Day Buskers were the backing band for the night, and they did a fantastic job. Guest artists included Eve Selis, Marc Twang, Robin Henkel, Lisa Sanders, Gregory Page, Cindy Wasserman, Tim Flannery, Robin Adler, Shawn Rohlf, Melissa Harley and Ken Dow. In addition to the soundtrack from "O Brother", they played several other great old-time songs; both originals and covers. It was a really fun night of music for the audience and peformers alike. Thanks y'all.
The 7th Day Buskers (Shawn Rohlf, Robin Henkel, Melissa Harley, Ken Dow) celebrated the release of their new CD "Fool's Grass" while playing to a packed house at Whistle Stop. It was a kick-ass good time as usual with the Buskers. The new record is terrific.
The Coyote Problem (Peter Bolland, Marcia Claire, Danny Cress) had their CD release party at Dizzy's. Contributing to "The Problem" were special guests Jeff Berkley and Gregory Page. They all played an excellent show, and the new CD "Wire" is fantastic. Check 'em out soon and often.
The Coyote Problem:
Gregory Page:
Jeff Berkley:
Legendary blues-rocker Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown did a solo acoustic show at Humphrey's. He played several country blues classics, along with some Savoy Brown favorites.
A blast from the past . . . the funky "brothers" Don Was and David Was are back on the road with Sweat Pea, Randy Jacobs and some other great players. Local blues great Billy Thompson opened up the show.
This was the second annual Neil Young birthday tribute in San Diego. The event was once again held at Dizzy's downtown and was hosted by Peter Bolland and his band. It featured some of the best singers, songwriters and musicians in town doing covers of their favorite Neil songs. There was a full house for this excellent concert.
Once again, the North Mississippi Allstars played a great show at Belly Up Tavern. They had the Dirty Dozen Brass Band from New Orleans as their guests. It was one big party y'all. To see photos from this and other shows, go to the Allstars page of my website.
It was a fine night of music by these ladies at Canes in Mission Beach. Mindy Smith is a very soulful singer-songwriter, Tift Merritt is a fireball of energy and fun, and Garrison Starr is witty and engaging. All are talented and beautiful in their own unique ways (please excuse the poor quality on some of these photos; I had a bad camera that night).
Mindy Smith ( www.mindysmith.com ):
Tift Merritt ( www.tiftmerritt.com ):
Garrison Starr ( www.garrisonstarr.com ):
Eve Selis ( www.eveselis.com ):
Terri Hendrix is a very tallented singer-songwriter from Texas. She's also a fun and beautiful entertainer. Terri was joined by her partner and co-producer Lloyd Maines. Lloyd is an extraordinary steel guitarist and a veteran producer for many artists (Dixie Chicks, Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jerry Jeff Walker, Richard Buckner, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, etc.). He won a Grammy for the Dixie Chick's "Home" CD in 2002. My friend Lisa Sanders sang a great opening set, as well as an encore with Lloyd and Terri. This was another excellent presentation of Acoustic Music San Diego and Carey Driscoll.
You can see lots more Terri and Lloyd photos (including a slideshow) by going here.
Before the show:
Terry Hendrix and Lloyd Maines on stage:
It was another mind-blowing year at this FREE festival in Golden Gate Park. There were so many talented performers on the various stages that it kept everyone hopping. Fans, musicans and musician/fans were wandering back and forth to catch as many of the great acts as we could. It was an amazing line-up of the very best in Americana, bluegrass, country, folk, old-time and even some rock-n-roll. Click below to go to my HSB photo page:
Prior to going to the "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass" festival in San Francisco, I went to see Buddy and Julie Miller at Slims. It was a truely great night of music. They had the crowd extremely fired up all by themselves. But they took it into the stratosphere by inviting their friends Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle onstage. They all were in town for the HSB festival. Emmylou did four songs with Buddy and Julie, and Steve came out for their encore and did two songs. It was up there with the best live shows I've ever seen. What a way to start the weekend !!!
It was San Diego Music Awards week. I attended the awards show, as well as a party the night before at Humphrey's. Leading up to the awards, there was music all over town. I spent the whole weekend at Adams Avenue Street Fair, and then went to the PB & Jam (Pacific Beach). The photos below are from the Tiki and the pre-awards party. Steve Poltz put on a great show, the Truckee Brothers played some kick-ass rock-n-roll, and the 7th Day Buskers and Robin Henkel went on to win awards for Best Americana and Best Blues Album respectively a few nights later. Way to go guys !!!
Another Great Season at Humphrey's . . . .
Lucinda #2 Me with Lucinda, Lisa and Karen
Lucinda #3 Another one with Lisa and Lucinda
Lisa #1 Lisa Sanders, David Beldock and Karen Hayes at sound-check
Lisa #2 Lisa and David giving me a rock-star pose
Lisa #3 The seats did fill up !!!
Shawn Colvin With me before the show
Cowboy Junkies #1 Soundcheck to an empty venue
Cowboy Junkies #2 Margo with flowers and her hypnotic voice
Cowboy Junkies #3 Me and Margo after the show
More Junkies Go here to see more Junkie pics
The Pixies reunited for their first tour in over 10 years. The band has a rabid cult following, and they sold out RIMAC Arena at UCSD. Although I wasn't overly impressed with the Pixies' musicianship (hey, it's punk-rock), they do create an amazing energy. The crowd went nuts !!! Frank Black is an interesting front man, and Kim Deal (see The Breeders below) is lots of fun too. Also on the bill: The Thrills and Grant Lee Phillips. The Thrills must have had a crazy day; they appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno later that night. So they probably taped Leno around 5 p.m. in LA, and then halled ass to get down to San Diego for the concert (all the guys were wearing the same clothes on TV). Last year, I saw the Thrills play at an Irish Pub in Carlsbad for a KPRI radio show. There were maybe 20 people in the audience. This time they got to play for five or six thousand. Just a little bit of difference.
John Hammond is one of the coolest veteran bluesmen around. He is a consummate professional musician. Although John hooks up with a band for recording and occasional gigs, he typically performs in a solo acoustic mode. He plays that funky slide guitar and sings in the style of traditional delta blues singers. But Mr. Hammond ain't no poser. He grew up playing with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon and many more. John has been touring the world and playing the blues for over 40 years.
An interesting side note: His dad, John Hammond Sr. was one of the most famous A & R talent scouts and record producers ever. He was responsible for discovering and/or producing such greats as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
I was fortunate to spend the afternoon and evening with John and his wife Marla at Humphrey's. To see some more shots of John, go to my Doheny Blues Festival 2003 page.
Jimmie Vaughan gave another great performance to a full house at Belly Up. Once again, he had Lou Ann Barton singing with him, and The Paladins were on the bill as well. Plus, Jimmie brought this young kid from Austin named Gary Clark, Jr. who opened the show. He's a smokin' guitar player with a souful voice way beyond his years. Note: Jimmie is not a midget . . . he's just sitting down in the shots below !!
I've been a fan of Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel since the early 70's. What a fun band !! They continue to keep Texas swing and the memory of Bob Wills alive and well.
Mountain is definitely NOT a nostalgia act. These guys still create a lot of energy. It's classic hard drivin' blues-rock from a great power trio. Leslie West, Corky Laing and Richie Scarlet tore it up at the Coach House.
Concrete Blonde played some great LA punk-rock at Belly Up. I must admit that I didn't know a whole lot about this band prior to the show. I knew a few of their hit songs from the late 80's and early 90's, but that was about it. They packed the club and put on a really great show. I was impressed enough to go online to my favorite used CD site and buy most of the Concrete Blonde catalog.
Dee Ray is a local San Diego band with a unique brand of rock-n-roll. They did a special concert downtown for NBC 7/39 and KPRI Radio. Dee and the band played a few songs live on TV. Then they did a concert for all the folks on their lunch hour. It was a very fun day.
Local folk-rocker Mark Del Guidice (aka Harpo) is a good friend of mine and the Dee Ray band (he's married to the keyboard player). This is a photo of Harpo & The Last Chance Gang. They play regularly at the Triple Crown and other watering holes along Adams Avenue.
Liz Phair, The Cardigans and Charlotte Martin (4th & B). Lots of pretty women trying to be bad girls. OK, OK, I admit it. I was there for a cheap thrill. Real cheap . . . I had a free ticket. I actually enjoyed The Cardigans and Charlotte Martin (she sounds a lot like Tori Amos).
An amazing lineup of musicians to honor one of America's best songwriters. "Return To Sin City" was organized by Gram's daughter, Polly Parsons (Universal Amphitheatre).
The Flatlanders are a legendary Texas band of musicians who have had a strange history. They all grew up with each other in Lubbock and recorded their first album in 1972. Due to some record company problems, the record never got released (it was finally put out on CD in 1990). Each of the guys went on to have successful individual careers and have frequently recorded each other's songs. They recently re-formed as a band, put out some new CD's, and have been touring the world. I've caught them several times in the past few years. To see more Flatlander photos, go to my Strictly Bluegrass page.
Belly Up Tavern (2004):
Coach House (2003):
My friends Peter, Marcia and Danny are The Coyote Problem. They're good people and a great band. Everything from smooth ballads to loud, nasty, crunchy rock-n-roll !!
At a Robert Randolph show, it's always a party !!! He is an amazing young pedal steel and guitar player, who blends blues, gospel and funk into a VERY high-energy mix called "Sacred Steel". It's like being in church one minute and a juke joint the next. In addition to his own band, Robert has worked on projects with John Medeski and the North Mississippi Allstars ("The Word"). Be sure to catch a show sometime. www.robertrandolph.net
4th & B (2004):
Sha Na Na put on a really fun show at Coach House, with a great mix of rock-n-roll, blues, soul, and even a little country. My friend Buzz Campbell plays guitar for Sha Na Na, as well as for Hot Rod Lincoln, a cool San Diego rockabilly trio.
Mindy Smith is a talanted singer-songwriter with a very beautiful voice. She sounds like a young Patty Griffin. There has been a big buzz over Mindy around Nashville, and she's been getting lots of props and support from heavy-weights like Dolly Parton (Belly Up Tavern)
Del McCoury and the boys put on a great show in Escondido. These guys are probably the tightest bluegrass band in the business. It helps when the line-up remains steady and three out of five members are related. Once again, I was very fortunate to spend some time with them after the concert.
This was an unbelievable night of music, fun, friends, and food. I was amazingly fortunate to be a guest of the Texas Tornados at 4th & B. Click on the following link to see photos from the concert.
Another fantastic weekend of music and fun down on Adams Avenue (San Diego). Go to the following link to see photos from the festival. I have included pictures of the Mexican Roots Trio, 7th Day Buskers, Robin Henkel, San Diego Cajun Playboys, Gregory Page, and The Shelleys.
Derek Trucks is a very talented young blues-rock guitarist. He happens to be married to Susan Tedeschi, another fine guitar player and singer. Derek is also the nephew of Butch Trucks, long-time drummer of the Allman Brothers. The band put on a great show for a packed house at Belly Up.
Sophie B. Hawkins Pop-Rock with lots of attitude and drama. Pretty entertaining (Belly Up Tavern)
Angela Correa a beautiful San Diego singer, opened up the show with her great voice
It was fun night of bad girl punk-rock by The Breeders.
This was another cool show by Mike Campbell and his "undercover" band, The Dirty Knobs. Mike is the lead guitarist for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; this is his alter-ego side project. Go to my "Mike Campbell" page to see photos from a few shows at Belly Up Tavern.
Lots of great music and fun around San Diego as part of this fantastic week-long conference. Go to my "Folk Alliance" page to see a bunch of photos from various shows.
Joe Ely #3 Back for an Encore
Joe Ely #5 Me & Joe
Joe Ely #6 Me, Joe and Joel
Joe Ely #7 Another One with Joe
Sisters Morales #1 Sisters Morales from San Antonio
Sisters Morales #2 Real Sisters . . . Great Harmonies
Sisters Morales #3 Me and the "Sistahs"
Sisters Morales #4 Another One
Steve Earle Me & Steve (I'm the one squinting 'cause I didn't have any cool shades on)
Emmylou Harris Me with Emmylou
This was a great night of old-time music at Humphrey's featuring the reigning king and queen of bluegrass: Ralph Stanley & Rhonda Vincent. Go to their websites to see live performance photos. All of the shots below were taken before and after the concert. In that beautiful bluegrass tradition, the artists were very warm, friendly and accessible.
The Dixie Chicks put on a great concert at Cox Arena (Michelle Branch opened). My seat was down on the floor in the front row. Click on the following link to see lots of photos from the show:
It was another great night of fun with the North Mississippi Allstars at Belly Up Tavern. The guys are continuing to have lots of success and are gaining in popularity around the country, but it doesn't seem to be going to their heads. Once again the Allstars were warm, friendly and engaging. It has been interesting to watch them develop over the last few years (see more photos down the page). www.nmallstars.com
Ricky and the band put on a fantastic show at the East County Performing Arts Center. My seat was as good as they get. Any closer and I would have been on stage !! Skaggs Family Records
Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders put on a great show at 4th & B (they sold out the club for two nights). The band rocked the joint with a good mix of new and old songs from their 25-year career. This was probably about the eighth time I've seen the Pretenders. I think the first time was around 1981 in Dallas at the Bronco Bowl. Of course, the band has gone through some transformations since then. But Chrissie and Martin Chambers are originals. The concert was both high quality and long (just the way I like it). Her voice is still as strong and clear as ever. The band doesn't seem to have an official website, but here is a good fan site: www.pretendersarchives.com
Art and Music . . . a great combination. This concert was in conjunction with an excellent photo exhibit of Dorothea Lange's work at The Getty Center. Buddy & Julie Miller gave a fantastic performance to a full-house. They are famous around Nashville (and elsewhere) for their solo works, songwriting, and guest appearances with many other greats. Buddy and Julie regularly work with Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle on projects. Buddy has been Emmylou's guitarist for years. I got to visit with them for a little while after the show, and they're both very nice people. I also met with Victoria Williams, who was there to support her friends.
Another amazing roadtrip !!! I spent CMA Awards week in Nashville and heard lots of great music at the Grand Ole Opry and various clubs around town. I met up with my friends in the Eve Selis Band, and we had a blast in Nashville and Russellville, KY. I also did some driving to surrounding states and saw lots of beautiful scenery along the way. The fall colors were fantastic !!
Joan is probably my favorite "blue-eyed soul sister". She always gives a solid performance. The photos below are from a sold out show at the Belly Up Tavern. A fan's website for Joan Osborne.
Ray Charles' music is fixed on my soul. I swear that I have a primal memory of him singing while I was still in my mother's womb. I definitely can remember hearing my parents playing Ray's records (along with Jimmy Reed's) before I can remember much else in my life. Thank God I got to see him perform before he died. Rest in peace Brother Ray.
Eve and the band just released their new CD "Do You Know Me". There was a party, a big concert, and several media events to celebrate the release of the CD. I felt very lucky to be a part of their team and attend several of the functions. I also "crewed" for the band at the concert. I played roadie and sold lots of CD's. The photos below are from the pre-concert party on Friday night and the concert at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday. Kim McLean & Devon O'Day flew in from Nashville to perform. Kim was the CD producer; she is a very successful singer and songwriter with several cuts recorded by popular country artists. Devon is a singer, songwriter, author, and well-known radio personality in Nashville. www.eveselis.com
This concert featured all the great bluegrass, mountain, and blues music from the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" movie. These were some amazingly talanted performers. I was fortunate to be able to attend both the San Diego and Los Angeles shows on back-to-back nights. To see photos from this tour, go to Down From The Mountain .
I love this band and see them whenever they come through town. This time around I did back-to-back nights. I saw the Junkies at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano the first night, and met with the band after the show. Then I went to their concert at Humphrey's in San Diego the next night. At the Humphrey's show, I was front row (center). The Junkies' website is a fun one: www.cowboyjunkies.com I also met the Cash Brothers who were the opening act for this tour. They're great singers and song-writers from Toronto. Also really nice guys. www.cashbrothers.com
Martina is a great singer and entertainer. She sang well at Humphrey's, but it was a really short show. Plus, there wasn't an opening act. The ticket price was high, so it didn't feel like a good return on the money. Oh well, you win some and lose some. Martina's website: www.martina-mcbride.com
I really love the music they do together. It's basically bluegrass roots music, but they put a hip, young spin to it. Gillian and David are extremely tallented and intelligent. Their songs are very beautiful and hypnotic. Since they don't do many shows on the west coast, I decided to go up to San Francisco for both concerts at the Fillmore. Later, Gillian added a show in LA for the following Monday, and I went to that one too. So, I basically binged on their music all weekend. It was great !!! www.gillianwelch.com Coincidentally, I was staying at the same hotel as Gillian in San Francisco. So, I kept bumping into her all weekend. Note to Ms. Welch: I promise I wasn't stalking you !!!
These are two of the best folk singer-songwriters ever. Nanci is from Texas and Richard is from England. They shared the bill at Humphrey's. Her website: www.nancigriffith.com
Richard's site: www.richardthompson-music.com
Sam Bush has been around for a long time, but I have just recently become familiar with his music I first saw him out at MerleFest in North Carolina. I'd seen his name before on countless records and CD jackets, because he is always in demand as a session player. Sam is an extraordinary mandolin and fiddle player, and he's also the "Godfather of New Grass" or "Jam Grass" music. His roots are in bluegrass, but he goes all over the musical map during his live shows. He incorporates bluegrass, country, rock, blues, reggae, jazz, and classical elements into a high energy concert. Sam and his band played 2 1/2 hours straight at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana. These shots were taken there. www.sambush.com
Breast jokes aside (for a minute anyway), Dolly is one of the most beautiful and talented performers around. She is a great singer, songwriter and knows how to "work a crowd". This was her first concert tour in 10 years, and she only scheduled 13 dates around the country. I was fortunate to see her at the House of Blues in Hollywood. That in itself was an interesting experience. The Hollywood venue brought out a wild mix of wealthy moguls, mom & pop country folks, transvestites, and punk rockers (with requisite tatoos and piercings). Dolly put on a fantastic show!! She did a 22 song set and mixed in lots of fun stories and jokes. She performed many of her old classics, but concentrated more on material from her three recent bluegrass records. www.dolly.net
Rick is an ace guitarist who has played with Rod Piazza and several other top Southern California bands. He recently signed with Tone-Cool Records (who I do a little rep work for). These photos are from his CD release party at The Mint in LA. The new CD "Hydraulic Groove" is very cool!! A funky mix of blues and jazz. Check it out. www.rickholmstrom.com
Here are some pics from a recent gig at Belly Up Tavern.
Janiva Magness is a hot LA singer and a regular on the blues festival circuit. Kid Ramos is the former guitar player for The Fabulous Thunderbirds. These shots were taken at Humphrey's. Janiva, Kid and the band rocked the joint!! www.janivamagness.com
Doyle Bramhall II is one of the coolest guitar players around. Not a big surprise considering that he grew up under the feet of Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie and Jimmie were close friends and musical collaborators with his dad, Doyle Bramhall ("Senior"). In addition to his own band, Smokestack, Doyle II has played with SRV's old band Double Trouble. He's also written for and played with B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Sheryl Crow. These shots were taken at Coors Amphitheatre. Doyle opened up on a side stage for Sheryl Crow, then played with her on the main stage later. Trivia: Doyle plays lefty, but has it strung righty (i.e. upside down). That's just how he learned to play. www.doylebramhallii.com
The Beat Farmers did a reunion concert at 4th & B (minus Country Dick Montana, who died back in 1995). The Paladins opened up the show. Some of the surviving members of the Beat Farmers also play in a band called Powerthud and do regular shows around San Diego. The Paladins are based in San Diego. They continue to perform locally, nationally, and internationally.
In addition to the hard-rockin' Beat Farmer and Powerthud shows, Joey Harris also does lots of acoustic gigs. He's an exceptional singer and songwriter, and his shows are always fun. Joey frequently teams up with other area musicians which adds to the good times. He plays semi-regularly with his long-time friends Paul Kamanski and Caren Campbell. Paul wrote several of the classic Beat Farmer songs. Paul & Caren's website: Comanche Moon
Lee Ann Womack is another great singer with a beautiful look. But like Martina McBride's show, this concert at Viejas was another "high dollar per minute" show. On a positive note, she sang some fantastic songs by two of my favorite songwriters (Rodney Crowell and Julie Miller). Just not enough music for the buck. Thank God for the Jimmie Vaughan's and John Hiatt's of the world. www.leeannwomack.com
San Diego Street Scene - Blues Traveler, Los Lobos, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix Tribute (Stephen Stills, Billy Cox, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Double Trouble, Mick Taylor, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bernard Allison, Robert Randolph, etc.)
Brad Paisley put on a fantastic show. This guy is a "triple threat" - Brad is an excellent singer, songwriter, and guitar player !! He also tells some great jokes. This concert was part of the CMT Most Wanted Live Tour. Steve Azar was the opening act. www.bradpaisley.com
These guys blow me away !! They play a great mix of rock and the funky-cool blues of the North Mississippi Hill Country. The Allstars do both originals and covers of legends from that region: R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Mississippi Fred McDowell (Burnside's son Duwayne plays in the band). I originally met the guys at a show in Oxford, MS. Then I got to spend some time with the band when they headlined the San Diego Blues Festival. Most recently, I saw them on back-to-back nights at the Belly Up Tavern and Galaxy Theatre. They rocked the crowd both nights (see more photos up the page). www.nmallstars.com
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