Category Archives: Russell Simins

Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #33

Posted on May 5, 2015 by admin

33. James Brown – Soul Pride Pt. 1 & 2 “The link below’s a really good read on some of the cooler details of how James Brown and company pretty much singlehandedly defined Funk. http://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/1139/under-investigation-the-soulful-guitarists-of-james-brown/23315 It doesn’t get much better … Continue reading →

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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #32

Posted on April 18, 2015 by admin

32. Junior Wells – (I’ve Got A) Stomach Ache “A definite standout track from the Vanguard recordings that followed Harp master Wells’ 2 classic Delmark releases, Hoodoo Man Blues and Southside Jam. The great Buddy Guy brilliantly accompanied Wells on … Continue reading →

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A NEW YORK CITY STATE OF MIND: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Posted on April 3, 2015 by admin

“Whether it’s R&B or simple country or basic punk stuff or free jazz even, it’s all stuff that is essential to the fabric of what we do”: Russell Simins explains why the new JSBX album is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Revue Magazine: Jon Spencer Explodes at Pyramid Scheme

Posted on April 2, 2015 by admin

“Jon Spencer Explodes at Pyramid Scheme: Seminal blues-punk outfit still packs a punch” from Revue Magazine (April 2015) includes a Russell Simins interview and preview feature for the show at Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI on 21 April 2015. Read … Continue reading →

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Theory For Turntables Podcast feat. Russell Simins

Posted on March 18, 2015 by admin

Russell Simins appears on the Theory For Turntables podcast discussing Public Image Ltd’s – Metal Box / Second Edition album. The hour long podcast, ‘Episode 151: Revel in The Haunting Awfulness of It All’, can be downloaded or streamed online … Continue reading →

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