Soulard Blues Band "Driving Wheel"

This performance from the broadcst series highlights the group's unique rendition of "Driving Wheel," . The Soulard Blues Band are craftsmen of performance and arrangement. They are known as one of the hardest working bands in the town of St. Louis and have been at the center of the St. Louis blues scene for over 25 years.

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BBs Presents:The Best of the Blues,TV Show #101-Michael Burks

Michael comes out of the gate smoking in this live performance at BB's in 2007. Go to Mike's interview to share his experience as a songwriter and to tell how he got started playing music at the ripe age of two. http://www.michaelburks.com/music.html

Dogtown Allstars - "I Believe Everything About You"

St. Louis-based Dogtown Allstars was formed in 2003, building on the resurgence of 60/70s era soul jazz and funk style music, and do it solely to make people move their feet and shake their tails. http://www.dogtownallstars.com/

Dave Black/Paul Demarinis Group - Live at BBs - Song 1

This is Jazz at it's best, featuring guitarist / composer / virtuoso Dave Black. One of the most sought after guitarists in the Midwest, he has performed and recorded with Richard "Groove" Holmes, Bucky Pizzerelli, David Liebman, Fareed Haque and The Drifters to name a few. www.daveblackguitar.com

Scottie Miller & The Bel Airs

Scottie Miller, in this extraordinary solo performance at BBs of St.Louis, plays a wide range of contemporary New Orleans/Delta/Barrelhouse/Piano Blues. The Bel Airs, Fronted by brothers Dick and Dave Pruitt on bass and electric guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums, play a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul-and-rock-n-roll sound. http://www.scottiemiller.com/ http://www.belairs.com/

The Bottle Rockets - "Get Down River"

The performance of "Get Down River" showcases the huge songwriting chops of the band. Henneman's vocal transcend the their hometown of Festus Missouri by conjuring up images from the local Mississippi river to the Gulf of Mexico. This "working man's rock band" delivers the chorus, "Once again you've messed up this old town, so get down river, get down". They tell the all too familiar story of those who work and live along the banks of the river.

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Checkout the review of The Bottle Rockets performance at BBs Jazz Blues and Soups in St. Louis.

Vincent Martin - "Deep Down In Georgia"

Vince lays down a haunting groove in this version of "Deep Down In Georgia". Many people don't know that Martin toured extensively with Blues legend Albert King. Vince's older brother got him the gig on a bet with Albert. The deal was that if Albert lost the bet, he would take little brother on the road. Vince honors the legacy of Albert King with the intensity of this performance and the storytelling tradition in his songs.

"BBs Presents: The Best Of The Blues" TV Series #125 The Steel Drivers

Enjoy this entire show segment of The Steel Drivers from "BBs Presents".These Nashville veterans bring their experience in country, blues, rock and Americana to the stage at BBs. The Steel Drivers earn their name from lead singers, Chris Stapleton's hard, hoarse shout, the relentless attack of Tammy Rogers' fiddle and Mike Henderson's mandolin. http://www.steeldrivers.net/

Scottie Miller - "One More Song For You"

Scott Miller and his band perform a wide range of Contemporary New Orleans/Delta/Barrelhouse/Piano Blues, with rich and soulful vocals. His piano
playing re-kindles the long lost styles and spirits of legendary players like Professor
Longhair, Otis Spann, and Pinetop Perkins. http://www.scottiemiller.com/

Todd Mosby - Live at BB's

Todd Mosby is a progressive Indian Jazz Guitar Virtuoso who has traveled a musical road from Bluegrass to Classical North Indian. Based in St. Louis and steeped in the traditions of Classic American Jazz and Classical North Indian Rag, Mosby's performances are electric and uplifting with a sound reminiscent of 70's Mahavishnu Orchestra and Chick Corea.

http://mosbygroup.com/home.html