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David's Tip of the Day: Sessions with Sinatra - Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording

Posted Mon, 05/09/2016 - 16:10 by David Barrett Admin
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If you're interested in the development of recording technology (microphones, recording media, studio layout and mixing) you may like "Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording"

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David's Tip of the Day: All Music Guide to the Blues

Posted Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:45 by David Barrett Admin
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While I'm on a reference kick, "All Music Guide to the Blues" has a very cool section in the back that details the history and evolution (through its innovators) of each instrument in the blues.
http://www.amazon.com/All-Music-Guide-Blues-Definitive/dp/0879307366

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David's Tip of the Day: The Return of the Harmonica (Craftsmanship.net)

Posted Tue, 07/14/2015 - 08:39 by David Barrett Admin
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A very extensive article on the past challenges of Hohner Marine Band quality control and the birth of harmonica customization featuring our resident harp tech expert Kinya Pollard, The Harpsmith, and other contributors to BluesHarmonica.com... Steve Baker, Joe Filisko, Brendan Power and Richard Sleigh.

The Return of the Harmonica
http://craftsmanship.net/the-return-of-the-harmonica/

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David's Tip of the Day: A Brief History of Harmonicas - What You Missed in History Class

Posted Mon, 07/13/2015 - 07:42 by David Barrett Admin
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"A Brief History of Harmonicas" from the What You Missed in History Class podcast http://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/a-brief-history-of-harmonicas/

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David's Tip of the Day: In A Few Fateful Years, One Record Label Blew Open The Blues

Posted Mon, 02/02/2015 - 08:33 by David Barrett Admin
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Thanks to Big Al Blake for sharing this article today...

In A Few Fateful Years, One Record Label Blew Open The Blues
http://www.npr.org/2015/01/31/382701847/in-a-few-fateful-years-one-recor...

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David's Tip of the Day: Chicago Blues Documentary (1972)

Posted Wed, 12/10/2014 - 09:12 by David Barrett Admin
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Some nice Junior Wells playing at the 27 minute mark...

Chicago Blues Documentary (1972)
http://youtu.be/EzAySaWy9sc?list=PLqCjLhOxHNnLzDFIHOc0F4E5oT-R-HR1c

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David's Tip of the Day: BLUES MASTERS: The Essential History of the Blues

Posted Tue, 12/09/2014 - 10:02 by David Barrett Admin
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Some early footage in this "BLUES MASTERS: The Essential History of the Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q0D8iMYL9Q&index=140&list=PLqCjLhOxHNnL...

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David's Tip of the Day: Sound Opinions Covers Chess Records (from the B1 Blues Room)

Posted Fri, 05/09/2014 - 07:46 by David Barrett Admin
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This comes from Joe Filisko's B1 Blues Room student newsletter...

WBEZ's Sound Opinions recently discussed the legacy of Chess Records, with nods to harp legends, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and more. This is definitely worth a listen: http://www.soundopinions.org/show/440

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