Results for "Blues"

John Roth

Born: October, 1957

Lonnie Mack

Born: July 18, 1941

Lonnie Mack was born Lonnie McIntosh in 1941 in Ohio, raised in a musical family surrounded by the sounds of blues, country, and gospel. From a young age, he displayed an exceptional talent for the electric guitar, developing a hard-driving, aggressive style that would later be hugely influential.

In 1963, Mack recorded an instrumental version of the song "Memphis" that is now considered one of the earliest examples of the emerging blues rock genre. His blistering, emotive guitar work on that track caught the attention of music fans and fellow guitarists, establishing him as a rising star.

Mishla K Gershenson

Richard Ashby

Vanessa Collier

Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way comes out September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.

Gary Van Miert

Born: July 27, 1954

"I saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when I was five years old.  My love for music actually goes back further…my mother told me that when I was a small child, I took 45 rpm records to bed with me instead of a teddy bear. 

After embracing the Beatles, I started tracing the music backwards.  I noticed that the Beatles recorded three Carl Perkins tunes, so I figured this guy must be good if the Beatles covered so many of his songs.  After becoming a Carl Perkins fan, I learned that he was influenced by Hank Williams, so I started listening to Hank.  The Rolling Stones named their band after a Muddy Water’s song, so I knew I should check him out as well. And on and on….

Michael Rosen

Brian Ward

Born: September 30, 1969

Brian Ward is a keyboardist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator. Ward has performed with Talya Groves, Bobby Watson, Will Matthews, Leroy Vinnegar, Bobby Torres, Shirley Nanette, Dee Daniels, Curtis Salgado, Obo Addy, The Oregon Symphony, The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and others. Brian helped create the "City of Roses" arrangement by Esperanza Spalding, which won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Vocal Performance in 2013. Ward received the 2022 Andrew B. Cius Jr. Award for outstanding student composer at the University of Kansas School of Music. Brian currently lives in Kansas City, where he is active on the jazz scene, performing jazz and blues

Brian D Ward

Born: September 30, 1969

Brian Ward, D.M.A., is a keyboardist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator from   the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Ward has performed with Bobby Watson, Will Matthews, Leroy Vinnegar, Bobby Torres, Shirley Nanette, Dee Daniels, Curtis Salgado, Obo Addy, The Oregon Symphony, The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and many others. Brian helped create the arrangement for "City of Roses" by Esperanza Spalding, which won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Vocal Performance. Brian currently lives in Kansas City, Kansas, where he enjoys performing jazz and blues weekly.

Nastassia Moore

Born: April 17, 1985

Nastassia Moore. Inspired by life, poetry, philosophy, spirituality, and the human condition. The music and lyrics explore the depths of self introspection to arrive at metamorphosis and truth. Nastassia is also the lead vocalist for the jazz/blues ensemble The Bohemian Road as well as a prolific session vocalist and author.