John Mayall shuts it down with bluesy authority

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers closed the Blues Tent and did so with tributes to Sonny Boy Williamson and Albert King, among others. Here’s a video of Mayall and some couldn’t-be-restrained boogiers.  I got more than a few inquiries from people who had no idea who he was. Why they thought I’d know anything, I’ll [...]

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Chile’s rock/funk lads

Chancho en Piedra is a witty, fun-loving rock/funk group from Chile that rattled the BSMF Saturday afternoon. They’re riding high, having earned the cover of May’s Rolling Stone Latino edition and are celebrating their 15th year together. Here’s a video with them just before they went onto the Cellular South Stage, and they talk about [...]

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Music Fest weather: Nice. And wet.

Temps will be nice, but who'll stop the rain?

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