Eric Culberson Blues Band

For twenty years Eric Culberson has paid his dues playing the blues. He and his three piece band has probably played every roadhouse in the south. Time passes and before you know it, you start making a name for yourself. People have always noticed locally, ( in Savannah Ga) and then all of a sudden nationally they begin paying attention to your distinctive sound, the tenacity and drive you display and the recordings you release. So it was with anticipation I ventured out to BB Kings Blues club here in Orlando, FL to hear what others were talking about. Right from the get go I loved the tone of the Les Paul he played that night, primarily due to the expertise of the finger picking Eric has perfected. The choice of songs was exceptional. Eric's renditions of various blues standards was very tasteful. Therefore, I highly recommend the up and coming Eric Culberson Blues Band, and look forward to their popularity soaring! Put it in the bank.

Indigenous - Mato Nanji

Once in a blue moon Mato Nanji and Indigenous tour east of the Mississippi . It was nearly four years ago they played BB Kings here in Orlando. Mato's mastery of the Strat was something to behold. He lights up a room and catches lightening in a bottle with his scorching tones and progressions. His smooth vocals add the icing on the cake . Check out their catalog on I tunes.. Enjoy the photo montage.

  

Joanne Shaw Taylor X 3

Didn't think a petite young lady could have this much intensity and power when playing the blues. Joanne Shaw Taylor certainly proved me wrong! The three combined photographs well illustrate the emotional attachment Joanne exudes as she delivers her very own version of electric British Blues. Her debut album; "White Sugar" speaks well of this up and coming talent.

The Radio Kings

I attended the Queen City Blues Fest in Cincinnati in 1995 and happened upon the Radio Kings. Although they were not headliners, there was something about their unique sound that was nostalgic but still very fresh. Featuring Brian Templeton on vocals & harmonica and Michael Dinallo on guitar, they have always stayed true to their brand of blues which borrows from many styles: Jump, Texas, Chicago and Memphis. The bottom line is that it works and they also put on a whale of a show. Check out the Live At BB Kings and their latest; The Radio Kings.