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Van Wilks – 21st Century Blues

Thursday, February 11, 2016 By Bill Wilcox

Van Wilks is a Texas-based blues rocker who plays a mean guitar. His newest release, 21st Century Blues, is a solid testament to Wilks’ blazing skills. A longtime fixture in the Austin, Texas music scene, the Galveston-born Wilks recorded his first solo album – Bombay Tears – in 1980.  His straight-forward blues-rock echoes Texas musical […]

Filed Under: Blues, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Billy Gibbons, Van Wilks

The Rock Hall @ 25: Night Two

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

If Night One was about the late night party, night two was about the tributes. Most of the headliners – most notably Metallica and the Jeff Beck Band – mixed a healthy dose of covers into their sets, many with special guests along for the ride. Similar to Night One, the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Annie Lennox, Aretha Franklin, Billy Gibbons, Black Eyed Peas, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Guy, Fergie, Jeff Beck, Kinks, Lenny Kravitz, Lou Reed, Metallica, Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Patti Smith, Ray Davies, Sting, U2, Will.i.am, ZZ Top

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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