Performer of the Week: Fred D. Smith and the Heartbroken Souls

According to his MySpace page, Fred started playing guitar and writing songs at 15.

Fred's in the process of putting all that experience and talent to good use by recording his debut CD, "Sky Blue Eyes", produced by Christopher Clause.
His incredible music mixes the best of folk, country and a bit of the blues as well.

Click here for his MySpace page.

Click here for his ReverbNation page.

Click here for some YouTube videos.



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Performer of the Week: The Stingrays

This rockin' blues band's musical pedigree is incredible. Members have played with King Biscuit Boy, Crowbar, The Platters, and Trickbag.

They have a popular regular gig at the Coach & Lantern every Saturday afternoon. On their June 6 show, they'll be teaming up with Kelly Jay of Crowbar fame.

Click here for their site.

Click here for song samples.



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Performer of the Week: Emerson Street Rhythm Band

The Emerson Street Rhythm Band (ESRB) is a group with a funky beat and a bluesy soul.

Their unique music mixes Blues, Funk, Soul, Pop and even some Reggae.

ESRB also have the distinction of being the first ever live band to play inside the Ontario Parliament. That should have helped those stuffy politicians get some soul.

Click here for their myspace page.

Click here for their Facebook page

Click here for their ReverbNation page.



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Performer of the Week: Kim Lister

According to her myspace page, Kim should be coming out with a CD soon and if the songs on the site are any indication, it's gonna be a great disc.

Her music is an incredible mix of blues, boogie, pop, folk and more.

Joining her on the CD are local talents Alfie Smith, Frank Koren, and members of Trickbag.

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News Roundup (Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Kings )

The Blues Foundation has announced this year's performers and songs to be inducted into their hall of fame.

The ceremony will be on Wednesday May 6 at the Memphis Marriott Downtown.

Individuals include Taj Mahal, Rev. Gary Davis, and more. Songs are also celebrated and this year's choices are Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker), Caldonia (Louis Jordan), Sitting on Top of the Word (Mississippi Sheiks), and more.

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In a recent Facebook update, the Mississippi Kings have revealed they are working on new material and have behind the scenes footage of the making of new single, "Hundred"From the update:

"Hey everyone, we have a special treat for all the Kings fans out there! We've recently been in the studio working on some new music and we put together a little video of us working on a tune called Hundred. Enjoy!

We have lots of shows coming up in the next little while, including a spot as part of this year's NXNE Festival at the Black Bull in Toronto on June 18. Passes and info for the event can be found at www.nxne.com!

We also have our Thursday shows at Lazy Flamingo in Hess Village and a bunch of Chapters shows coming up, check the Facebook page for all the info! See you there!

Click here or below to view the video.

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