Archive From January, 2013
Diggin: Bishop Dready Manning’s “Glory Glory”
inNewson January 10, 2013
Listen: Glory Glory I’d like to believe that Bishop Dready and Sister Marie Manning’s rendition of “Glory, Glory” gives a taste of what salvation must feel like. Bishop Dready and Sister Marie’s singing and playing swells with jubilation, freedom and joyful abandon. What is truly amazing is how only a guitar, handclaps and vocals do […]
Mothers Blues Meets Elvis Recipe
inNewson January 8, 2013
Happy Birthday, Elvis! To celebrate, we have a recipe that Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen sent us a couple months ago for an Elvis-inspired Sandwich. Let us know if you try it out!
Diggin: How Lucky Can One Man Be
inNewson January 3, 2013
Listen: How Lucky Can One Man Be “How Lucky Can One Man Be” appears on Big Ron’s Music Maker release The Great Unknown. This week’s dig is an earlier recording. It’s stripped down, Big Ron accompanying himself on guitar only. His delivery has such an intimacy, a rawness, I feel as if he is singing […]
Thank You for 2012!
inNewson January 2, 2013
In 2012 Music Maker accomplished so much with your support. Boo Hanks went on tour with Dom Flemons to promote their collaborative album that crossed generational lines. Ironing Board Sam was named Living Blues Comeback Artist of the Year, and we were able to provide Precious Bryant with a safe mobile home. Gigs booked in […]