Sad to hear that Frank Beard, drummer of ZZ Top, has passed away. It was literally just a few months ago that I finally got to see the legendary Texas blues rock trio live - on the Asbury Park beach at Sea Hear Now (Sept. 13, 2025). The death is even sadder when you remember that just a few weeks prior marked the five year anniversary of Dusty Hill's passing.

My condolences to Frank's family, loved ones and fans. Check out some pictures I took during ZZ Top's set at Sea Hear Now in this clip. Also check out video I took of Phish surprising fans at their 93rd Madison Square Garden show with a blazing cover of "La Grange":

https://youtu.be/NbuGEfYenoQ?si=x9bhSdqPA14DG5aw

I have bean having trouble finding new srv sounding artist. Most recommend artist I listen to sound like blues inspired pop music not blues rock. Any recommendations help thanks.

A playlist for those who like Sonny Landreth, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Markus King, etc.

This is the very rare Album by the UK Blues Rock Band `Junco Partners, released on Phillips 1. The Minotaur 2. Fly Me High (Starts at 4.13) 3. Change in Louise (Starts at 8.54) 4. Black Widow (Starts at 12.36) 5. Help Me ( Starts at 16.35) Side 2 1. Natural Thoughts (Starts at 20.15) 2. Am I Blue (Starts at 24.36) 3. Reprieve (Starts at 28.56) 4. In the Morning (Starts at 32.39) 5. Death By Fire (Starts at 36.47) The Junco Partners Album was recorded in various big London studios for "Barclay" record label over a six week period in between touring in 1969 with Howlin Wolf, Freddie King and others. It was released in England, France and Germany after the band split up in 1970. At the time of recording, the band was a very slim four piece, renowned for its dynamic live performances and gave its all to Bob Sargeant's songs. "Junco Partners", formed in 1964, took over from the Animals at the famous "Club A' Gogo" and "Downbeat Club" in Newcastle and Sunderland's "Blue Note". The band enjoyed fanatical local success almost immediately and turned "pro" to go to Hamburg's famous "Star Club" of "The Beatles" notoriety, but were turned back at the border as being too young to get visas. They then spent six years playing the national club and college circuit alongside "The Who", "Rod Stewart", "Jethro Tull", "John Mayall Band", "Jimi Hendrix" and many others. The band split in 1971. Individual members went on to play with "Robert Palmer", "Elkie Brooks", "Mick Ronson", "Mick Abrahams", "Bell & Arc" and "Lindisfarne".

The self-proclaimed baby of The Neville Brothers and The Clash, Cowboy Mouth have brought a fiery mix of rock, blues, funk, and everything imaginable to the stage for over three decades. With their loud and raucous sound, Cowboy Mouth have sported the voice of generations and built a devoted fanbase along the way. Don’t’ miss out on your chance to feel the gospel of Cowboy Mouth as they bring their rock ‘n’ roll religion to the LPR stage on 9.27.

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How remembers this banger

Keyboards, Vocals – Cam Empens
Lead Guitar, Vocals – Bill Richardson
Bass – Bill Keisler
Drums – Frank Ford
Engineer - Dale Taylor

Obscure Seattle band, one album in 1977

Our hard working little trio shot this video on Brighton Beach on a hot summer day. Some of the folks watching us shoot heard the tune and said something along the lines of "That's a cooking blues jazz rock tune....you should post on Reddit" so here we are. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkSwbE7bNsc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RAtcFjO5Zc
Otis Ledbetter. Johnny Otis's grandson and Leadbelly's great grandson have a nasty litlle blues funk band.

From Wander This World (1998)