The “Right Reverend of the Blues” Mr. R. L. Griffin has put out another great collection of songs in this album. R.L.’s extensive background in the blues allows him to take classic songs along with his own material and give them a healthy old school sound. The cover song “Reconsider” (Laurl Foursome) gets the party started with a head bobbing, chair rocking request for his lady to take just a little more time before she leaves him. He starts playing with the… Continue

Pat Wick, (born March 21. 1954) in Milwaukee, WI) is a Dallas musician (keyboards)/composer/arranger often recognized for 12 years as a touring band member of the legendary Johnnie Taylor’s Taylor Made Orchestra.

Wick first learned to play banging an ancient acoustic upright at the age of five. Raised in a loving German Norwegian American family, he learned to read the John Thompson piano series before being enlisted to play organ hymns at St. Jerome church, Oconomowoc. Later the… Continue

Ernie Johnson is one of those blues singers that enjoy stepping on toes when he sings. This album “I’m The One You Need” is a pure reflection of that philosophy.



“Party On” kicks the album off with an appeal for you to hit the dance floor swinging. The beat never stops, there is no disturbance in the “force” and you can imagine shoulders and butts bouncing at the table. Heads are bobbing as EJ entreats you to come to the “Valley of Love”. It’s laid back feeling has you… Continue

By Roman Ross



On Thursday, August 6th 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee, our own Gregg A. Smith was honored with the award for Jus` Blues Legendary Blues & Soul Award – Male 2009. Gregg was chosen out of a list of Blues Men powerhouses including: Jackie Payne, Stan Mosley, Lee Shot Williams, and Kenne’ Wayne, Frank-O Johnson & Archie Love.

The event is always held in the historical Daisy Theater at 329 Beale St. in downtown Memphis and this year included a two day program… Continue

On July 6th, 2009 in Jackson, Mississippi our own Gregg A. Smith attended the 35th Annual Jackson Music Awards. Gregg spent time with some of the greatest and latest artists in the Southern Soul business. The event was hosted by WLBT sports anchor Rob Jay, and recognized a talented selection of Jackson’s finest musicians and entertainers at the Jackson Marriott downtown. Congratulations to all of the honorees and nominees, especially to the following 28 top award… Continue