Category: Blues and Other Music

Bill and Eli Perras, Florida Folk Musicians Extraordinaire

I’ve had two great musical partnerships in my life. One of them is on the acoustic or folk side of the musical universe; it’s the work I was privileged to have done with husband and wife duo Bill and Eli Perras. They invited me… Continue Reading “Bill and Eli Perras, Florida Folk Musicians Extraordinaire”

Fuel, the new barbecue joint next to The Alley in Sanford

If you’re into bars in Sanford’s historic district and like live music, you probably know about The Alley. They’ve been around for about twelve years now and everyone who’s anyone has played there. In addition to the killer music, they’ve got cold beer, a… Continue Reading “Fuel, the new barbecue joint next to The Alley in Sanford”

Harp god James Cotton turns 81 today!

July 1, 2016 Blues harmonica legend James Cotton turns 81 today. James is the real deal, having grown up in Mississippi under the tutelage of Sonny Boy Williamson. James ran away from home at the age of seven and was deeply immersed in the… Continue Reading “Harp god James Cotton turns 81 today!”

The Death of Singer Christina Grimmie

Rising star Christina Grimmie made a name for herself after her run on NBC’s The Voice back in 2014, though she was not a new performer at that time by any means. Her murder at The Plaza Live was shocking and although she was… Continue Reading “The Death of Singer Christina Grimmie”

Bulldog Ben blows bad, blue notes

Have enjoyed singin’ and playin’ the blues here in Central Florida for the last 21 years. Not quite as active these days, but have some good plans lined up for the short-term future. To see my music page on the world-wide web and sample… Continue Reading “Bulldog Ben blows bad, blue notes”

Bulldog Ben is a shutterbug and a musician

I’ve been a performer for most of my life. Been playing and singing the blues here in Central Florida for the last 21 years. Some folk and jazz thrown in for flava. The harmonica is my instrument. Not only do I play it well,… Continue Reading “Bulldog Ben is a shutterbug and a musician”

Love My Blues with a Little o’ This Mixed In

I love to talk about the blues and some of the other genres we often associate with it. I have a fascination with those “cross-over zones” where the blues “come together” with other great genres of American music. Although I get that music transcends… Continue Reading “Love My Blues with a Little o’ This Mixed In”