Blind Pig Records 30th Anniversary Collection features 33 tracks from this influential independent blues label. While this is a solid two-disc set, it contains few surprises and no unreleased tracks. What does make this collection appealing is the bonus DVD featuring six live performances from the Blind Pig archives by Tommy Castro, Popa Chubby, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz, and Smokin' Joe Kubek with Bnois King. ~ Al Camp...   [ read more ]

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Nappy Brown is a survivor, an R&B pioneer from the mid-'50s who had hit records for Savoy before drifting away into obscurity after 1962. He made a short-lived comeback in the '80s and then was off records again for many years before recording Long Time Coming in May of 2007. Nappy Brown is still in prime voice throughout this spirited set. In addition to a variety of blues (including an acoustic "Cherry Red"), blues ballads, and some vintage R&B, he is quite effective singing...   [ read more ]

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