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Joe Calicott – “Traveling Mama Blues” (mp3)

Published on August 31, 2010 in Blues and Memphis Blues. Closed Tags: , , .

Joe Calicott – “Traveling Mama Blues” (mp3)

Joe Calicott was also known as Mississippi Joe Calicot. As an American blues guitarist and singer, Calicott picked up his skills at the young age of 15. Known for his delicate guitar style and rich vocals, “Traveling Mama Blues” colorfully illustrates Calicott’s gift. “Traveling Mama Blues” also features another blues singer, Jim Jackson. Together they produce a song that dignifies the Mississippi blues era. Enjoy!

Memphis Jug Band – “Jim Strainer Blues” (mp3)

Published on August 10, 2010 in Blues, Memphis Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Memphis Jug Band – “Jim Strainer Blues” (mp3)

Mandolins, banjos, guitars, washboards, kazoos, jugs, harmonicas, and violins are never too abundant in the Memphis Jug Band. “Jim Strainer Blues” features vocals sung by Will Shade who was also called Son of Brimmer. With the various instruments used by this unique ensemble, “Jim Strainer Blues” portrays the Memphis Jug Band’s known interlude beautifully. Their innovative usage of instruments gives their music a unique sound.

‘Kansas’ Joe McCoy – “Evil Devil Woman Blues” mp3

Published on March 30, 2010 in Memphis Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Joe McCoy – “Evil Devil Woman Blues” (mp3)

Although Joe McCoy was known as one of the greatest sidemen in blues history, playing next to his brother Charlie and wife Minnie, he also had a successful recording career of his own, laying down sides that are now considered classics. I’m proud to present one of his standout songs “Evil Devil Woman Blues,” where Joe shows he’s one of the first openly feminist musicians in history.

Mattie Delaney – “Down The Big Road Blues” mp3

Published on March 15, 2010 in Delta Blues, Memphis Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Mattie Delaney – “Down The Big Road Blues” mp3

Almost forgotten until her legacy lived on in blues collections and now here in the mp3 format, Mattie Delaney received the greatest gift a forgotten musician could receive when Lucinda Williams covered this song on her 1998 album, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.