Friday evening on March 16th. The Redstone Room in Davenport, Iowa hosted a killer night of music from the great Tinsley Ellis. Tinsley Ellis Kevan McCann, Tinsley Ellis,Erik “Jazzy Skins” Kaszynski. Tinsley

While out for a stroll, on my afternoon walk, I spotted this little guy in my path. Majestic, standing tall, soaking up the sun on the dry hot concrete sidewalk, he definitely grabbed my attention.

I've built a new Spotify playlist based on some of my favorite songs of the albums I've reviewed for Aug. - Sep. on my blog @ phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com . Thanks for listening, Phil

Saturday, June 17, The Honey Island Swamp Band made a stop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to play the Irish District Music and Arts Festival. Opening for H.I.S.B. was Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Perry Welsh.

It's a sad to say, the last of my earliest childhood heroes has taken his final bow, preceded in death by my other go-to heroes, Barnabus Collins (Jonathan Frid) and Captain Kangaroo(Bob Keeshan). West

My buddy and I decided to hit the local Panera Bread for lunch today. Just prior to approaching the entrance, my eyes caught a flash of glimmering silver Klondike Bar wrappers, about to spill out of a

Previously published on my blog at www.phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com 2017 – Vizztone Records By Phillip Smith; May 20, 2017 I’ve been a fan of Nick Schnebelen since hearing Wrong Side of the Blues, a

Writing a weekly music blog means I listen to a lot of new music. Each week I find a newer album which I'm really drawn to and write a review. Here's a few samples of what I have been listening to this

This beautiful street view is from Sedona, Arizona.

2017 – Forty Below Records By Phillip Smith; May 12, 2017 I’m always happy to hear new material from John Mayall,. With his latest album, Talk About That, Mayall nails down another winner in a long string

2017 – Memphis Grease By Phillip Smith; May 9, 2017 Feelin’ Freaky, the latest release from John Nemeth is a brilliant collage of heady blues-rich soul music taking a smidge of liberty to poke fun at society

2017 – E-H Records LLC By Phillip Smith; Apr 29, 2017 10,000 Feet Below, the latest album from Detroit music artist Eliza Neals is pretty incredible. This wonderfully talented singer/songwriter/pianist

There's nothing quite like the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. Each year , during the first weekend in May, this festival brings people together for three fantastic days

2017 – Rezonate Records By Phillip Smith; Apr 29, 2017 It didn’t take very long at all for me to fall head over heels for this record. Mandy Lemons’ powerful vocals stand-out as her husband, guitarist/producer

2017 – Malaco Records By Phillip Smith; Apr 22, 2017 Records like Knock A Hole In It from gospel-musician-turned-bluesman Castro Coleman, aka Mr. Sipp , “The Mississippi Blues Child”, are far and few

I took this photo near a rest stop on I-80 in Iowa , while taking a walk on a trail.

2017 – American Showplace Music By Phillip Smith; Apr 15, 2017 From 1998 to 2003, Sean Chambers toured as lead guitarist and band leader for the legendary bluesman Hubert Sumlin. During that time, Chambers

2016 – Popa Chubby Productions By Phillip Smith; Dec. 17, 2016 With a music career which has spanned over twenty five years, New York blues artist Ted Horowitz, aka Popa Chubby, continues to keep the sound

2017 – Ruf Records By Phillip Smith; April 8, 2017 With her new album, Chills & Fever, Samantha Fish ventures into an exciting new direction, shifting her focus towards early Rock and R&B. Recorded

2017 – Southbound Snake Charmers By Phillip Smith; April 8, 2017 There was instant lovability for Southbound Snake Charmers the moment I first popped their latest disc, Rhythm ‘N’ Rust into the player.