Blues Shouter

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As Long as They Can Blow: Interracial Jazz and Other Jive Before 1935

All About Jazz 18 Jan 2024

The words "jazz" and "blues" were not seen then as they are now ... Even though "Coon Shouters" like Sophie Tucker, May Irwin, and other white women had been recorded all through the 19-teens, record companies showed little interest in recording blues.

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Willa Cather's childhood home in Red Cloud to reopen after 16-month restoration

Lincoln Journal Star 07 Dec 2023

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Adele Astaire danced first in Omaha, Fred Astaire was only on his toes

The North Platte Telegraph 06 Dec 2023

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Van Morrison review – gently shakes, rattles and rolls back the years

The Guardian 28 Nov 2023

His new album, Accentuate the Positive, finds him going back to songs that he first played in Belfast bar bands as a teenager a full 60 years ago ... Close your eyes, and he could almost be the blues shouter who hollered Gloria with Them back in 1964.

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A Fond Farewell to Photographer Larry Fink, 82

Vanity Fair 28 Nov 2023

Save this story. Save. Save this story. Save ... Fink Larry ... He also photographed jazz musicians at work, in clubs or rehearsals, for most of his life, ever since the blues shouter Jimmy Rushing (“Mister Five by Five”) befriended him early on in his career ... .

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Chattanooga Market To Celebrate Father's Day With Blues And Brews

The Pulse 12 Jun 2023

While the temps heat up, there’s something special about an ice cold beverage while listening to blues music ... Rick is kin to the legendary Jimmy Rushing, the American Blues Shouter and vocalist for the Count Basie Big Band. .

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Eric Shoutin' Sheridan, charismatic jump blues singer, dies at 72

Union Leader 14 May 2023

The Uptown Rhythm Kings specialized in the horn-driven rhythm-and-blues that influenced early rock ‘n’ roll. Sheridan sang in the full-throated style of blues shouters such as Wynonie Harris and Tiny Bradshaw.

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North Village Art Walk to welcome new artworks during First Friday celebration

Columbia Daily Tribune 05 May 2023

A new mural called "Blues Shouters" by Lisa Bartlett at the secret courtyard between Sager Reeves and Artlandish galleries ... James Street;"Blue Shouters" mural by Lisa Bartlett at the secret courtyard ...

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North Village Art Walk will celebrate new works

Columbia Missourian 03 May 2023

The secret Courtyard between Artlandish Gallery and Fretboard Coffee also has a new mural by Lisa Bartlett called "Blues Shouters." ... .

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Billionaire owner wants to move Jennings Bryan’s historic Miami villa

Lincoln Journal Star 25 Dec 2022

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Nebraska's most famous storyteller, Roger Welsch, dead at 85

York News-Times 03 Oct 2022

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Nebraska's most famous storyteller, Roger Welsch dead at 85

Kearney Hub 01 Oct 2022

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Canned Heat brings blues-rock legacy from Woodstock to Rams Head in Annapolis

Wtop 15 Sep 2022

a young guy, I married an American girl and I wanted to play rhythm and blues music,” Fito told WTOP ... The rowdy blues shouter a la Big Joe Turner, that was Bob Hite, the big bear, the big party guy,” Fito said.

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Omaha native Malcolm X chosen as newest member of Nebraska Hall of Fame

York News-Times 13 Sep 2022

Blues shouter. A blues shouter and R&B singer, Harris had 16 “race” and R&B hits in the ‘40s and ‘50s, notably “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” later recorded by Elvis Presley, one of those influenced by the Omaha-born forerunner of rock ‘n’ roll.

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A look at The 2022 John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival performers

News & Record 29 Aug 2022

Alex Bugnon The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival provided ... Legendary bluesman Larry McCray (larrymccraylive.com), who is known for his singing and guitar style, is one of the last great blues shouters, in the spirit of B.B.