In spite of the pandemic Delmark Records put out 11 releases, increased many fold its digital distribution, streamed several live performances and supported Delmark artists own live streaming sessions. Jimmy Johnson’s 92 second birthday live stream with his band from Delmark’s studio was attended by around 80 thousand blues lovers in over 60 countries. More…
The CornerStore The Cornerstore spoke with President & CEO of Delmark Records, Julia Miller, about the history of Delmark Records, her journey through music and her love for the guitar, and more. WATCH & LISTEN TO JULIA A. MILLER WITH “VOLCANO RADAR” AND GUESTS. CLICK HERE & LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE INTERVIEW! WATCH & LISTEN…
Junior Wells (born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr., December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998). Junior Wells (born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr., December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998) was an American Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist. He was one of the pioneers of the amplified blues harp-style associated with Chicago. Wells is best…
Read this brilliant review, listen to the “Live at Rosa’s” album, find ALL 4 Linsey’s records! Linsey Alexander: Live At Rosa’s (Delmark) By Bobby Reed | The Chicago blues scene is so packed with talent that it’s not difficult to assemble a gifted ensemble flexible enough to mesh with a bandleader’s aesthetic. A case…
Born Robert Lee McCollum: November 30, 1909, Helena, Helena-West Helena, AR Died: November 5, 1967, Helena, Helena-West Helena, AR Nighthawk was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983. Nighthawk’s Delmark LP & CD. Robert Nighthawk (1909-1967) was one of the foremost blues guitarists of his era. Although he rarely stayed long in one…
LIVE STREAMING on FACEBOOK: JIMMY & HIS BAND. Saturday November 28th, 2pm Chicago time (CST), 17 hs in Latin America, 21 hs in Europe. Get Jimmy’s hoodies, tee shirts & albums! INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS…!!! LIVE from Delmark Records studio, in partnership with MOJO FESTIVAL in Italy. Jimmy Johnson, BEST GUITAR PLAYER on “Living Blues Magazine”, with:…
Q&A with Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield: Muddy Waters’ youngest son is a rising star on the Chicago blues scene. Interview by Michael Limnios. View Michael’s Blog “The Blues changed. When my father was a young man the blues was a black audience, but when Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Johnny Winters introduced the world to…
A Brief History Of Jimmy Johnson… On November 25th, 1928 in Holly Spring, Mississippi, Verlie and Sam Thompson proudly introduced me into this world, their first boy child, James Thompson. I was the first boy of 10 children, with only one older sibling, my cherished sister Annie Mae, who would watch over me as I…
The musical association between Billy Branch & Dave Specter for the release of “The Ballad of George Floyd” is causing quite a spark. This poignant tune completed a triptych of social and political songs Dave Specter started over a year ago. How Low Can One Man Go? with guest musician Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane…
JIMMY DAWKINS BIOGRAPHY by Grego Anderson Jimmy Dawkins was born in Tchula, Mississippi, and moved to Chicago in 1955. He worked in a box factory, and started to play local blues clubs, gaining a reputation as a session musician. In 1969, thanks to the efforts of his friend Magic Sam, he released his first solo…
