Throwing back...a blues member asked us to give special tribute to past articles that have been feat
Knockin' Around These Blues.... John Primer and Bob Corritore Delta Groove Productions An interesting name for two musicians, John Primer and Bob Corritore, to choose for their just released CD. It made me smile when I, the non musician, had been Knockin' Around These Blues for several years with a great group of blues fans to keep the blues alive and well in Pittsburgh. John Primer and Bob Corritore are two men whom I really like and respect as people and as musicians. I began to listen, and listen and listen some more. The more I listened to this new CD, the more I was transported to a time when the blues were being played on street corners and clubs...just as you would expect. The music,
Putting on our Walking Shoes… The Blues Society of Western PA is getting ready for a summer filled with Blues. Yes, “WE” are looking forward to much music and reuniting with many friends. I was asked the other night just what we have been doing. Hmmm…we have been very busy with an all-volunteer staff. Once more, a quick recap…. Blues in the Schools… A master drum workshop by blues man, Bill Taylor, Dilworth the week of March 1. Freddye Stover and Eugene Morgan went to the New Salem Schools on March 18 to participate in a daylong event honoring music. JP Soars played on April 11 at Children’s Hospital on behalf of the Blues Society and the Pugar Memorial Foundation. April 10, 2016….12th An
