Tag Archive: Austin Blues

Soul Man Sam: the singer, the song and the stage

JOSEP PEDRO Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1948, Soul Man Sam is one of the most talented and beloved blues, soul and R&B artists in Austin, Texas. Having developed his singing abilities as… Continue reading

Conversations with Birdlegg (2): The Blues Tornado Strikes Back

JOSEP PEDRO Conversations with Birdlegg (1): The Hardest Working Man in The Blues Gene Pittman aka “Birdlegg” is an experienced bluesman who stands out for his energetic and passionate approach to live music… Continue reading

Blues Boy Hubbard: Black Music and Race Relations in East Austin

by JOSEP PEDRO Born in La Grange, Texas in 1934, Henry “Blues Boy” Hubbard is one Austin’s most legendary living musicians. He arrived to the Texas capital in the 1950s, while he worked… Continue reading