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'Our Lady of Guadalupe' looks down from a wall off South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas. |
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'Bigger Than Texas' - USA touring May/June 2010
This blogging thing has got out of hand, dear reader… In my last blog, I was looking forward to the fabulous 2010 Blues Music Awards ceremony. (That was held in MAY, folks.) So we start in Memphis… The Preacher and I arrived one day early for the Blues Hall of Fame Dinner. Imagine the thrill of looking for my seat, only to find Howlin’ Wolf guitarist, Hubert Sumlin, already sitting at ‘our’ table?! With Hall of Fame inductees Bonnie Raitt, Charlie …
March 2010
The South Australian desert of my last blog seems so long ago… There’s been a lot of traveling, gigging, jamming and making new friends since then! (Click here for photos) It’s been a time of huge contrasts. The long hot Aussie Summer giving way to minus 9 degrees Celsius in Saskatoon, Canada, for example. In mid-February, I flew back to America. As luck would have it, I arrived in Portland, OR, the day that Blues Music Award Entertainer of the Year Janiva Magness was playing at …
Long Hot Aussie Summer
5,500 miles. That’s 8,800 kilometers, folks, for those of us who are metric. And that’s how far I have driven over the last 6 weeks, rambling between festivals and gigs during this long hot Aussie Summer. I’ve traversed an amazing range of country: from the humid semi-tropical north, the high mountain country and deep outback desert… My latest adventures started somewhat tentatively at Sydney International airport, while I waited for my GPS to work out that it was no longer in …
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise!
First, I have to say – the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise lives up to its’ name. The gigs, line-up, audience and atmosphere are fantastic. And that’s not just for a day or two, everyone keeps up this standard (and pace) for a WEEK. Nothin’ but a veritable ship of bluesin’ fools… The Preacher and I started well; straight to the Lido deck bar to soak up the sunshine and bustling ambience over drinks with Aunt Carol and Ellie. Getting everybody aboard is an …
Outback adventures & moving experiences...
I am SO far behind in my blog, gentle reader, that I resolve to do a ‘double blog’ to catch up! Last time…fabulous New York City…now – after a couple of quick last minute gigs in the US - it was off to Canada for a flying visit! Edmonton Labatt’s International Blues Festival is a wonderful festival – great organization (thanks Cam & Carol!), great line-up, and really great audience. These folks pride themselves on a high quality ‘no repeat’ …
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VERY FUNNY. I wrote a song about having my mouth washed out with soap for swearing that I did too and then EGO the old skyhooks number and then finished off with KISS, I was made for loving you baby. There goes all my credability. I've just finished an album of classic womens blues with Margret RoadKnight. It's a beauty, where can I send one to? Love ya and keep on rockin. xxxx Lil' Fi