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Miscellaneous Links |
The following are a collection of links submitted
by blues fans. They are blues-related in
theme. If you wish to submit a link
please make sure it is somehow blues
related. They are listed by the newest
submittals. If you come across a link that
no longer works please notify the webmaster at nmmcintosh@charter.net.
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This
guy repairs and restores vintage
guitar amps, harp amps, and studio
equipment for musicians across the
U.S. His site has amp repair
articles and pictures of vintage
amplifiers. He does work for many
blues artists and is a
member of the Sacramento blues
Society and the Blues Foundation.
http://www.skipsimmonsamps.com
Skip
Simmons Amp Repair
P.O.
Box 261
Dixon,
CA 95620
707/678-5705
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The
blues comic strip, as seen in BluesWax or on
the Blues Foundation website. You can view
the home page here: http://www.buddyandhopkins.com
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Promotion shots
for bands and also shoot live performances.
Preserving memories visually is a fun thing
to do! Chuck http://www.summerwindphoto.com
All services from babies to bands
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http://www.HarpDepot.com
- a primary internet reseller of harmonicas
and harmonica accessories.
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www.bluepower.com
- broadband listening channel for the
blues!
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- Blueslinks
- a great site! THE MOTHER OF ALL
BLUESLINKS COLLECTIONS
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- Black Cat CD www.fatbluescat.com
This is an online record store that sells
only the best in independent blues music.
They also have a radio station that streams
indie blues artists 24/7.
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- http://www.jpfolks.com
- a community of over 40,000 Songwriters,
Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record
Labels, Performing Arts Societies,
Educational Institutions, Recording Studios
and Engineers, Producers, Legal
Professionals, Publicists and Journalists,
Publications, Music Manufacturers and
Retailers and about every other type of
member of the Music Industry.
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- There is a new weekly webcast in Boston on
Wednesday nights at 9:00 that features a
musical featured artist segment. They are
looking for bands/musicians who would like
to have them play a couple songs, do a brief
bio , and plug the website where listeners
can purchase CD's. Now booking April
and beyond. Please reply if interested
and they will give you an email address so
you can email a few songs in either WAV or
MP3 format. If you have a few songs
available for download, just let them know
where. This is of course free, and is a
win/win situation.. The website is www.dinosdockside.com.
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- Check
out this rediscovered National Geographic
story from April 1999 - Traveling
the Blues Highway. Excellent story
about the blues! I came across the old
NG as I was teaching a class at Jefferson
Middle School in Caldwell, ID. BBS
webmaster, Nancy
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- Check out this site created by an artist
from England
who is interested in Blues music
and it's history. This
blues art site can be found at www.indigo-blues.net
The
site contains a series of atmospheric fine
art Blues portraits and imagery, which is
for sale in print format.
Offers
a 20% discount to members of the Boise Blues
Blues society.
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- The most active
blues music forum on the internet with 1900+
members and 130,000 posts on our message
board. Click on logo below.
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- "Whiteboy
Slim--blues outside the box. Nominee for
"Best Blues Act" Toronto
Independent Music Awards 2005"
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- Stagger
Lee Legend - a blues-oriented website which explores
the meaning and significance of the legend
of stagger Lee. The site includes
discussions of the origins of the
legend and various recordings about it by
bluesmen and other musicians.
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- Bad
Dawg Radio Blues Feed. It is a show that
highlights the music of independent Blues
artists. They broadcast a one hour show
twice a week. Always looking for new talent
to air.
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- Cross
Harp Chronicles - The largest source of
blues classics tabbed for harmonica plus a
great all around blues site with news and
reviews.
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- Delta
Groove Productions - Delta
Groove Productions is a newly formed
Independent Blues label based out of Los
Angeles. Their CEO, Randy Chortkoff, a long
time Producer and Promoter of the Blues,
started this label about four months ago
based solely on his passion for the blues
and his desire to keep the blues alive and
well. Their first two releases The
Mannish Boys "That Represent Man"
and Kirk Fletchers "Shades of
Blue" have held both the #1 and #3
position on the Living Blues chart for two
consecutive months. Kirk Fletcher has been
nominated for a 2005 W.C. Handy Blues Award.
Upcoming releases include The Hollywood Blue
Flames, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
and Mitch Kashmar.
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- Mary4Music.com
- A portal for all things blues and indie
music related.
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Blues Shoe Project - Educational Program in Texas
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