by Honeyboy | Dec 18, 2012 | Blues Shows
Here’s what Papa Chubby had to say about his early life on his website… If there’s one thing I want people to know about me, its that I’m a survivor, says Popa Chubby. Heres my story: My dad died when I was seven. I was abandoned and raised...
by Honeyboy | Dec 11, 2012 | Blues Shows
The headliner at The Bradenton Blues Festival this year was Ruthie Foster. I had been hearing about Ms. Foster in the blues mags and knew she was an up and coming blues star, so I was looking forward to seeing her. She did not disappoint. Although I must admit I...
by Honeyboy | Dec 10, 2012 | Blues Shows
Who was the youngest band at The Bradenton Blues Festival. Why Homemade Jamz of course. This family band is made up of brothers Ryan (20) on guitar, Kyle (18) on bass, and sister Taya (14 drums). You might wonder how they could be playing real blues at their age, but...
by Honeyboy | Dec 6, 2012 | Blues Shows
Southern Hospitality At Bradenton Blues Festival December 1, 2012 If you haven’t heard of Southern Hospitality yet you soon will. They are a south eastern based blues roots band that is made up of some of the best young players around. The band is made up of...
by Honeyboy | Dec 5, 2012 | Blues Shows
The indomitable Kenny Neal was on of the headliners at the inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival on 12/1/12. A great show was had by all. Actually Kenny was in fine form, according the local blues “experts” I know, but I must admit he left me a bit flat. Read...
by Honeyboy | Dec 4, 2012 | Blues Shows
T.C. Carr is a Tampa Bay area harp player. He had one of the best bands in town for a long time called T.C. Carr and The Catch. They were a semi-national blues act with several great albums back in the late ’90s. He hasn’t played much in several years so I...
