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Category: Blues and Other Music
Remembering Stevie Ray
How incredible was Stevie Ray anyway? It does get me to thinking each year when the anniversary date of Stevie’s passing rolls around again… He was such a Monster of a player, and such a wonderful human being as well. I suppose that’s why… Continue Reading “Remembering Stevie Ray”
It’s International Blues Day
It’s a good thing to see this day come around each year. I love the Blues. I play the Blues. I enthusiastically promote the Blues. If you’d like to have a look at the site to promote this auspicious day, just follow this link.… Continue Reading “It’s International Blues Day”
Grand Funk AND The Doobies? Oh, my!
It was late August in that eventful year of 1972 when I arrived at a little-known University in Oklahoma for my Freshman college orientation. Because of my background as a good little church boy and my pretty tightly-controlled upbringing, I hadn’t seen many rock… Continue Reading “Grand Funk AND The Doobies? Oh, my!”
Paul McCartney and James Corden…
There are several pretty good late night shows happening these days. I’m big on Late Night with Stephen Colbert. I like Seth Meyers, too. I’ve enjoyed the little I’ve seen of James Corden who, as you may know, follows Colbert on CBS. I don’t… Continue Reading “Paul McCartney and James Corden…”
My Heart Was Smacked Around Tonight by Joni and Jane!
Note from Ben: I haven’t had a lot to say about music here on da bulldog blog in my first two years, but being a musician and a big-time music lover, it’s a huge thing in my life. So I’m going to have more… Continue Reading “My Heart Was Smacked Around Tonight by Joni and Jane!”
Bulldog Played with Bill and Eli Perras at Will Fest and Had a Ball!
I did indeed get to Brooksville for the 2017 Will McLean Festival, which is often simply called “Will Fest”. It’s always a pleasure to play with Bill and Eli Perras and this outing was a good one. The Fest was well-attended and the camping… Continue Reading “Bulldog Played with Bill and Eli Perras at Will Fest and Had a Ball!”
Friction Farm Touring Florida and Playing at Long Point Park
In my last posting, I gave a quick run-down of last week’s very cool visit to a fave camping spot, Long Point Park in Melbourne Beach. And I mentioned that the trip gave me a long-overdue chance to catch up with an acoustic duo… Continue Reading “Friction Farm Touring Florida and Playing at Long Point Park”
My Second Visit to Long Point Camp and Friction Farm!
I got back into town six days ago after my return to Long Point Camp in Melbourne Beach. Had a very nice time but didn’t blog about it until now as I’m right in the middle of a move. Moving is just about my… Continue Reading “My Second Visit to Long Point Camp and Friction Farm!”
The Early Years of the Orange Blossom Blues Society
The Early Years of the OBBS The Orange Blossom Blues Society is getting close to celebrating its twelfth anniversary! My, how the time has flown… I’m going to take a few minutes and look back over the first two years for our growing enterprise.… Continue Reading “The Early Years of the Orange Blossom Blues Society”
Jeff Willey and Those Smokin’ Torps Are Killin’ It in Central Florida
Jeff and his top-flight band The Smokin’ Torpedoes are well-known to lovers of live music here in Central Florida. Jeff is very good at his craft. By that, I don’t mean only the musical side; he’s a very capable promoter and has shown over… Continue Reading “Jeff Willey and Those Smokin’ Torps Are Killin’ It in Central Florida”
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