Blue In The Face Reunion Oct 3, 2008
They perfomed with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, James and many others. Their second release was a regional hit in the southern United States and the third release promoted the band during it most intense touring time. (Middletown Press, CT)
More live music Aug 10, 2008
PLAYING UP A STORM: Entertaining Atlantans since 1973, this blues guitarist garnered national attention for his 1995 debut CD, "Hurricane Blues." His latest is "Exodus." He's one of our city's finest players, having shared the stage with folks such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins and Albert King. The show is part of the city of Kennesaw's Summer Concert Series. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Justin Rutledge's A Penny for the Band May 2, 2008
Short clips from selected songs from Jason Rutledge, Jamie Lidell, Queens of the Stone Age and Albert Collins ... Lights Are On (But Nobody's Home) by Albert Collins, from Live at Montreux 1992 (Eagle Records). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Its A Brave New Art World For Arthur Mar 18, 2008
The group opened for the likes of Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan in Cleveland. He made 50 a night. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Davies overcomes bias on her way to guitar herohood Jan 17, 2008
A protege of the late Albert Collins, Davies' incisive leads and imaginative solos are already the stuff of legend. And if the blues is all about overcoming obstacles in life, then Davies' bona fides are unassailable. (North County Times)
Debbie Davies brings blues to Bridgeport Jan 14, 2008
By Ray Hogan Staff Writer Published January 10 2008 Debbie Davies opens her new disc with "A.C. Strut," a tune on which she and fellow blues guitarist Coco Montoya pay tribute to the late Albert Collins, also known as the master of the Telecaster. The homage is appropriate: Montoya introduced her to Collins, who hired the female guitarist in 1988 and helped jump-start her solo career by guesting on her first disc shortly before his death in 1993. (Stamford Advocate)
Opening act for Gibson's self-tuning guitar Dec 4, 2007
The tuner pegs begin to twist left and right on their own, and in about 15 seconds the guitar has been tuned to a different key--or even a customized key that emulates the preferred key of, say, Albert Collins or Jimi Hendrix. The pegs make a low mechanical whirring noise. (CNET News.com)
A Strong Persuader Oct 21, 2007
He has also shared the stage with, among others, John Lee Hooker, Keb' Mo', Albert Collins, Tina Turner, Johnny Copeland, the Neville Brothers and the great Muddy Waters - who called Robert his "adopted son.". Blog Squad. (The Palm Beach Post)
Renowned record store fading out Sep 5, 2007
" Village Music is more than another record store - Goddard's endless collection of memorabilia fills literally every inch of the walls, nooks, crannies and ceiling, some of the stuff so authentically rare it's hard to believe you're seeing it. Hanging on his walls are such museum-worthy pieces as a Robert Johnson gold record award, Janis Joplin's police mug shot, Howlin' Wolf's first royalty check. His bottomless inventory fills three rooms, various corners and crooks, not only in the bins, but... (San Francisco Chronicle)
July 6 editorial: In tune with the community Aug 18, 2007
wrote on Jul 31, 2007 7:00 AM:" Oh my goodness! Albert Collins, The Hager Twins, Little Richard, Percy Sledge, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Michael Hough, and Ronnie McDowell??? What a name dropper you are... Whoo wee, am I impressed! Well I would be if I believed it, but since you "hinted" you performed under another name, I guess we just have to take you at your word, won't we. Ok whatever dude... enjoy you life. But my final word to you on the subject is, unless you have the "stuff" to get... (News Enterprise Online)
Remaking The Haunt Aug 2, 2007
Dan Smalls, executive director of the State Theatre of Ithaca, worked booking there during his time at Cornell, and still raves about Albert Collins' last show: "I'll never forget him coming through the crowd on an extended solo, stopping at the bar and giving me an order for two shots, making his way to the back of the house and returning to the bar to share his order with me while holding an ice-cold note on his famous Telecaster. "I must mention that I learned more about music from John... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Shade of blue Jun 15, 2007
Wolf is a self-proclaimed fan of such blues and Rsts as Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Albert King, Millie Jackson and Little Johnny Taylor and has shared the stage with all of the above. Wolf's band in its current formation is brand new, with Utica bassist Jonny Smith (of rockabilly band Whoopin' Cough Jonny) who plays acoustically with Wolf as well. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Marathon bands: Four on the road Jun 1, 2007
Mighty Mo Rodgers (7:40 a.m., Mission Bay Park Visitors Center): This Culver City-based soulful singer has earned his right to sing the blues, which he's been doing since the 1960s with the likes of T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Bobby Blue Bland and Jimmy Reed. Working with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee (along with John Mayall, Arlo Guthrie, John Hammond, Michael Franks), Rodgers produced the 1973 release Sonny and Terry on A&M Records. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'White Trash' Reunion Mar 22, 2007
In the tradition of Albert Collins, Billy Gibbons and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny is a true "Texas guitar slinger." The grind of the road derailed Johnny's career, however, and then trends in music changed in the '80s and he took a number of years off. Johnny's most recent Grammy-nominated album is I'm a Bluesman (Virgin, 2004). (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Physicians swap stethoscopes for six-strings at health fair Jan 29, 2007
Three clicks of the drumsticks later, the wound-care physician eased into a bluesy rendition of the Albert Collins standard "Mustang Sally.". "This ones going to have a little McAllen flavor," he announced, drawing cat calls from a growing crowd of fans. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
