Sol Roots
@solroots.bsky.social
"New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, energetic rock, and hypnotic rhythms." Sol is a Home Grown Music Network artist and a "Next Generation" Music Maker Foundation artist. SolRootsMusic.com
#lespecial bassist Luke Bemand recounts the horrors and the harrowing triumphs of flying with his instrument in a new guest column. "Flying is stressful enough without carrying your most prized possession on your back."
Flight Risk: A Musician’s Guide to Flying the Unfriendly Skies
A helpful guide for flying as a touring musician, with tips on how to navigate the TSA, gate agents, and the search for cabin space.
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On this day, 15 October 1966, in Oakland, California, Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton met and set up the Black Panther Party for Self Defence. (alt) source: Working Class History
Deck the halls, Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam is coming to town. Gov't Mule, Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs, and Daniel Donato & Friends will headline the benefit concert in Asheville.
Warren Haynes Reveals 2026 Christmas Jam Lineup: Gov't Mule, Greta Van Fleet, The War On Drugs
Warren Haynes has revealed the lineup for his 34th annual Christmas Jam, returning to his hometown of Asheville, NC on December 12th, 2026.
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“The word was I was a terrible trumpet player and so I was keen to move on… But the ability to think in trumpet stays with me; I always take a breath before I play a note. That moment of pause really helps me.” Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny on crafting hits with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie:
Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny on crafting hits with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie: ‘I had to keep telling myself it was real’
The virtuoso jazz guitarist has worked with a string of legends, winning 20 Grammys in the process. He speaks on his beginnings as a jazz trumpeter, and still striving to improve at 70
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THURSDAY and that means CR?YSTAL BLUES is coming up, linked to you at crystalfm.co.uk. Give a listen to Eric's fine curation of blues music new and old! Music 1-3p Chicago time. And, every other Thursday, I think it is a BLUES BLAST afternoon too.
“Black Panther Party history holds vital lessons for today’s movement to confront racism & police violence, yet textbooks misrepresent or minimize the significance of Black Panthers.” — Adam Sanchez & @jessehagopian.bsky.social, “What We Don’t Learn About the Black Panther Party but Should” More ⬇️
What We Don’t Learn About the Black Panther Party — but Should
By Adam Sanchez and Jesse Hagopian Black Panther Party history holds vital lessons for today’s movement to confront racism and police violence, yet textbooks either misrepresent or minimize the…
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The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was founded on October 15th, 1966 in Oakland, CA by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale
Our Andrew & Michael Peloquin on the Baltic Blues Cruise right now, then some shows in the Oslo area when they get back on land.
Aaron "Woody" Wood Live at Highland Brewing Company on 2019-01-30 https://archive.org/details/WoodyWood20192019-01-30.ak40.flac24
Aaron "Woody" Wood Live at Highland Brewing Company on 2019-01-30 : Aaron "Woody" Wood : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Aaron Woody Wood2019-01-30Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NCsource: Neumann ak40 (din) > Nick mod lc3 > Naiant PFA > Sound Devices...
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Opening Night: John Scofield’s Electrospective debut connected four decades of his electric catalog with Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch and Larry Goldings. See what they played in Cincinnati and check out photos + video ...
John Scofield, Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch & Larry Goldings Kick Off Electrospective Tour
John Scofield launched his Electrospective Tour with Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch and Larry Goldings in Cincinnati.
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"We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." Aldo Leopold
"If you see me strictly as a musician it's okay. I don't want to say that it is wrong to see me that way. I don't want to say that it is right. I want to leave everything to the individual to see me the way they think is right. That's the best way." Happy Birthday Fela Kuti born 15 October 1938
Happy Birthday Oct 15 to Fela Kuti pioneer & creator of Afrobeat born 1938! Water No Get Enemy youtube.com/watch?v=IQBC... Shakara youtube.com/watch?v=vvYx... Zombie youtube.com/playlist?lis... #afrobeat #singersongwriter #saxophone #gingerbaker
Remembering Fela Kuti, born on this day in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The Afrobeat pioneer fused jazz, funk and West African rhythms with fearless political commentary. He died in 1997, but his legacy lives on.
Remembering Fela Kuti today on what would have been his 88th birthday (born October 15, 1938) | Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/FelaKutiHBD
Fela Kuti - Water Get No Enemy Today is the birthday of the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. He created a whole new genre by mixing Nigerian high life music with James Brown's new funk music. It became something all its own. RIP! #FelaKuti #MusicBirthday #MusicSky #Afrobeat youtu.be/kisTH3SFegc?...
Fela Kuti - Water No Get Enemy
YouTube video by Fela Kuti
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Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves on the November cover of Jazzwise! Read the feature: www.jazzwise.com/content/feat... Get the new album "Dedicated To You" inspired by "John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman": branfordmarsalis.lnk.to/dedicatedtoyou
Aaron "Woody" Wood Live at Highland Brewing Company on 2019-01-30 https://archive.org/details/WoodyWood2019-01-30.ak40.flac24
Aaron "Woody" Wood Live at Highland Brewing Company on 2019-01-30 : Aaron "Woody" Wood : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Aaron Woody Wood2019-01-30Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NCsource: Neumann ak40 (din) > Nick mod lc3 > Naiant PFA > Sound Devices MixPre-6 @...
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Fela Kuti was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria on this day in 1938 📸 Jean-Marc Birraux, 1986
Transmissions :: Richard Thompson (2026) aquariumdrunkard.com/2026/10/14/t... Hippies, Thugs, and Heroes finds guitarist Richard Thompson sounding as savage, lyrical, and eloquent as ever. This week on Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions, we’re pleased to welcome Thompson back to the show.
WED OCT 14 Sol Roots Private Event Washington D.C. "Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer who has toured around the world with many music legends and pioneers. The Sol Roots band performs an award winning blend of New Orleans-influenced funk, heartfelt soul, deep blues, and energetic rock"
Happy 100th Birthday to the inimitable, innovative and imposing bassist Ray Brown, b. 10/13/26 in Pittsburgh. If you don't know his 1972 duet LP with Duke Ellington, "This One's For Blanton," the angels weep for you. One of the greatest records of the '70s. m.youtube.com/watch?v=fIul...
Duke Ellington, Ray Brown This One's For Blanton
YouTube video by mistermister668
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"Whenever the dollar is held supreme and capitalistic interests dominate, a higher value will always be placed upon property rights than upon human rights." Dick Gregory
Remembering Pharaoh Sanders on the 86th anniversary of his birth. The astral traveler checked out of this sphere in 2022. m.youtube.com/watch?v=xS3s...
Seven by Seven
YouTube video by Pharoah Sanders - Topic
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Today marks the centennial of Ray Brown's birth (the great bassist died in 2002). Best known for his work with Oscar and Ella, his own sessions yielded nuggets like this version of the Strayhorn / Ellington classic, "Take the A Train." #1001CoverSongs Song # 754: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NNu...
Take The A Train
YouTube video by Ray Brown - Topic
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⚜️Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are taking Shorty Gras on the road in 2027. Check out the dates and watch the band's guest-filled Saints halftime show with Cyril Neville, Eric Church, Juvenille, Ivan Neville + more ...
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Plot 12-Date Shorty Gras Tour For 2027
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue announced 12 Shorty Gras Tour dates for February 2027, with DJ Logic supporting seven shows.
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Happy Birthday Oct 14 to Chris Thomas King Louisiana blues explorer born 1962! Hard Time Killing Floor Blues youtube.com/watch?v=mk_g... Cry Of The Prophets youtube.com/playlist?lis... The Legend of Tommy Johnson youtube.com/playlist?lis... #blues #bluesmusic #bluesmusician #guitarist
