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
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Sol Roots
@solroots.bsky.social
· Dec 11
"Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer"- JamBase
"Sol's vocalizing reminds me of Moses Allison, Van Morrison, & Mississippi hill country singers"- Big City Blues Magazine
"Sol Roots and the band provide an upbeat cocktail of equal parts blues, New Orleans funk, rock, and soul"- The Jamwich
"Sol's vocalizing reminds me of Moses Allison, Van Morrison, & Mississippi hill country singers"- Big City Blues Magazine
"Sol Roots and the band provide an upbeat cocktail of equal parts blues, New Orleans funk, rock, and soul"- The Jamwich
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"For over 50yrs, The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul, & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist & blues historian Mark Wenner'
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & guitar player"
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"For over 50yrs, The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul, & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist & blues historian Mark Wenner'
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & guitar player"
December 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"For over 50yrs, The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul, & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist & blues historian Mark Wenner'
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & guitar player"
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"For over 50yrs, The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul, & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist & blues historian Mark Wenner'
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & guitar player"
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Digmanybeats & Vários Artistas • Digmanybeats Studio, Vol. 3 🇧🇷
57 artists, 303 loops, feat. Rodrigo Brandão, Lum, Rodrigo Ogi, & many others
digmanybeats.bandcamp.com/album/digman...
57 artists, 303 loops, feat. Rodrigo Brandão, Lum, Rodrigo Ogi, & many others
digmanybeats.bandcamp.com/album/digman...
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Digmanybeats & Vários Artistas • Digmanybeats Studio, Vol. 3 🇧🇷
57 artists, 303 loops, feat. Rodrigo Brandão, Lum, Rodrigo Ogi, & many others
digmanybeats.bandcamp.com/album/digman...
57 artists, 303 loops, feat. Rodrigo Brandão, Lum, Rodrigo Ogi, & many others
digmanybeats.bandcamp.com/album/digman...
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December 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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A great way to ring in the new year in the DMV. Take in the sounds of the Nighthawks and Memphis Gold. A fantastic opportunity to #SupportLiveMusic and the DC #Blues Society.
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A great way to ring in the new year in the DMV. Take in the sounds of the Nighthawks and Memphis Gold. A fantastic opportunity to #SupportLiveMusic and the DC #Blues Society.
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"In the years after her husband John’s death, the harpist discovered a sound all her own, a jazz rooted in acts of spirit and will."
The Visions of Alice Coltrane:
The Visions of Alice Coltrane:
The Visions of Alice Coltrane
In the years after her husband John’s death, the harpist discovered a sound all her own, a jazz rooted in acts of spirit and will.
www.thenation.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"In the years after her husband John’s death, the harpist discovered a sound all her own, a jazz rooted in acts of spirit and will."
The Visions of Alice Coltrane:
The Visions of Alice Coltrane:
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Dumpstaphunk Live at Pool Deck on 2025-02-18 https://archive.org/details/dumpstaphunk2025-02-18
Dumpstaphunk Live at Pool Deck on 2025-02-18 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Neville JacobsTuesday, February 18, 2025Jam Cruise 21 @ Pool Deck on the MSC DivinaSchoeps mk22 > KC5 > Sound Devices MixPre6 > WAV (24/96) > Cool...
archive.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Dumpstaphunk Live at Pool Deck on 2025-02-18 https://archive.org/details/dumpstaphunk2025-02-18
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George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners Live at Maple Leaf Bar on 2025-12-25 https://archive.org/details/gpjrp2025-12-25.flac24-schoepsmk4
George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners Live at Maple Leaf Bar on 2025-12-25 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
George Porter Jr and Runnin' Pardners2025-12-25Maple Leaf BarNew Orleans, LASet One01. Tito's Dumpling Machine02. TBD-0203. Leo Nocentelli wishes George a...
archive.org
December 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners Live at Maple Leaf Bar on 2025-12-25 https://archive.org/details/gpjrp2025-12-25.flac24-schoepsmk4
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"A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic, and social rights that the biggest and most powerful possess."
A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph
December 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic, and social rights that the biggest and most powerful possess."
A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Saxophonist Kebbi Williams on how he joined TTB, his charity Music in The Park, how Col. Bruce Hampton babysat him, why he started out as Oteil Burbridge’s tour driver and how his uncle Milan helped write “Brick House.”
open.substack.com/pub/alanpaul...
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Another Video Exclusive: Kebbi Williams of the Tedeschi Trucks Band
Saxophonist Kebbi Williams is a founding member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. We wpoke about that, his awesome charity org Music in The Park - and the fact that Col. Bruce Hampton babysat him.
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Tedeschi Trucks Band Saxophonist Kebbi Williams on how he joined TTB, his charity Music in The Park, how Col. Bruce Hampton babysat him, why he started out as Oteil Burbridge’s tour driver and how his uncle Milan helped write “Brick House.”
open.substack.com/pub/alanpaul...
open.substack.com/pub/alanpaul...
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Chuck Leavell Reveals Untold Stories: Allman Brothers, Dr. John, George Harrison & More
Watch now | An exclusive Low Down & Dirty video interview with the Piano Man (who is also the Tree Man).z PM
substack.com/@alanpaul/no...
Watch now | An exclusive Low Down & Dirty video interview with the Piano Man (who is also the Tree Man).z PM
substack.com/@alanpaul/no...
Chuck Leavell Reveals Untold Stories: Allman Brothers, Dr. John, George Harrison & More
An exclusive Low Down & Dirty video interview with the Piano Man (who is also the Tree Man).
substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Chuck Leavell Reveals Untold Stories: Allman Brothers, Dr. John, George Harrison & More
Watch now | An exclusive Low Down & Dirty video interview with the Piano Man (who is also the Tree Man).z PM
substack.com/@alanpaul/no...
Watch now | An exclusive Low Down & Dirty video interview with the Piano Man (who is also the Tree Man).z PM
substack.com/@alanpaul/no...
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Tuesday Dec 30
New Years Blues Bash
The Nighthawks
feat. Billy Price & Jimmy Britton
Noe Socha Trio
Kelli Baker
Sean Farley, David Lynn, Stacia Abernatha
The Cadillac Cats & other special guests
Factory Community Room
Williamsport PA
New Years Blues Bash
The Nighthawks
feat. Billy Price & Jimmy Britton
Noe Socha Trio
Kelli Baker
Sean Farley, David Lynn, Stacia Abernatha
The Cadillac Cats & other special guests
Factory Community Room
Williamsport PA
December 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Tuesday Dec 30
New Years Blues Bash
The Nighthawks
feat. Billy Price & Jimmy Britton
Noe Socha Trio
Kelli Baker
Sean Farley, David Lynn, Stacia Abernatha
The Cadillac Cats & other special guests
Factory Community Room
Williamsport PA
New Years Blues Bash
The Nighthawks
feat. Billy Price & Jimmy Britton
Noe Socha Trio
Kelli Baker
Sean Farley, David Lynn, Stacia Abernatha
The Cadillac Cats & other special guests
Factory Community Room
Williamsport PA
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This will be fantastic New Year's Eve show in Washington, DC-area, DC Blues Society, meeting at Silver Springs, MD. Music 8.30-12.30-- don't miss this!
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
December 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This will be fantastic New Year's Eve show in Washington, DC-area, DC Blues Society, meeting at Silver Springs, MD. Music 8.30-12.30-- don't miss this!
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"The American Constitution was not written to protect criminals; it was written to protect the government from becoming criminals."
Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce
December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"The American Constitution was not written to protect criminals; it was written to protect the government from becoming criminals."
Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce
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"We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others."
Will Rogers
Will Rogers
December 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others."
Will Rogers
Will Rogers
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
December 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Wed Dec 31 NYE
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
The Nighthawks w Memphis Gold
D.C. Blues Society
"The Nighthawks have been playing their blend of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player& blues historian Mark Wenner.
"Memphis Gold is a powerful blues singer & elegant guitar player"- Bear Family Records
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Remembering gospel icon Roebuck "Pops" Staples born this day in 1914. Staples, a "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer.
December 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Remembering gospel icon Roebuck "Pops" Staples born this day in 1914. Staples, a "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer.
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Listening suggestion · Sugerencia de escucha
Kirk Fletcher returns with Keep On Pushing (2025), recorded in a single take, practically live.
A vital manifesto after overcoming a stroke.
Review👇
queridobartleby.es/sugerencias-...
Kirk Fletcher returns with Keep On Pushing (2025), recorded in a single take, practically live.
A vital manifesto after overcoming a stroke.
Review👇
queridobartleby.es/sugerencias-...
Sugerencias De Escucha 2025: Lista Ecléctica Esencial
Sugerencias de escucha 2025: jazz, folk, flamenco, pop alternativo y más. Reseñas, playlists y una escucha en constante evolución.
queridobartleby.es
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Listening suggestion · Sugerencia de escucha
Kirk Fletcher returns with Keep On Pushing (2025), recorded in a single take, practically live.
A vital manifesto after overcoming a stroke.
Review👇
queridobartleby.es/sugerencias-...
Kirk Fletcher returns with Keep On Pushing (2025), recorded in a single take, practically live.
A vital manifesto after overcoming a stroke.
Review👇
queridobartleby.es/sugerencias-...
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D'Angelo. Brian Wilson. Sly Stone. We lost these greats and so many more in 2025 — singers, producers, conductors and writers whose departures gave us a pang of loss, but whose art still lifts us up. n.pr/3YIJurW
In Memoriam 2025: The Musicians We Lost
D'Angelo. Brian Wilson. Sly Stone. We lost these greats and so many more in 2025 — singers, producers, conductors and writers whose departures gave us a pang of loss, but whose art still lifts us up.
n.pr
December 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
D'Angelo. Brian Wilson. Sly Stone. We lost these greats and so many more in 2025 — singers, producers, conductors and writers whose departures gave us a pang of loss, but whose art still lifts us up. n.pr/3YIJurW
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DC blues harmonica legend Charlie Sayles
From the analog archives. Kramerbooks & Afterwords street party, Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Circa Early 1990s.
Minolta Maxxum 7000 with Minolta 75-300.
Photo Copyright©️1980-2025 Dave Fimbres / SemiCharmedLife Photography LLC, All Rights Reserved.
From the analog archives. Kramerbooks & Afterwords street party, Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Circa Early 1990s.
Minolta Maxxum 7000 with Minolta 75-300.
Photo Copyright©️1980-2025 Dave Fimbres / SemiCharmedLife Photography LLC, All Rights Reserved.
March 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
DC blues harmonica legend Charlie Sayles
From the analog archives. Kramerbooks & Afterwords street party, Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Circa Early 1990s.
Minolta Maxxum 7000 with Minolta 75-300.
Photo Copyright©️1980-2025 Dave Fimbres / SemiCharmedLife Photography LLC, All Rights Reserved.
From the analog archives. Kramerbooks & Afterwords street party, Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Circa Early 1990s.
Minolta Maxxum 7000 with Minolta 75-300.
Photo Copyright©️1980-2025 Dave Fimbres / SemiCharmedLife Photography LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Happy Holidays
best to everyone in upcoming New Year
sending much love & strength
especially thinking of everyone who is having serious health issues, those who have lost family & friends, & those who keep on pushing
Give thanks for today
Give thanks for all the positive
One love
Happy holidays
best to everyone in upcoming New Year
sending much love & strength
especially thinking of everyone who is having serious health issues, those who have lost family & friends, & those who keep on pushing
Give thanks for today
Give thanks for all the positive
One love
Happy holidays
December 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy Holidays
best to everyone in upcoming New Year
sending much love & strength
especially thinking of everyone who is having serious health issues, those who have lost family & friends, & those who keep on pushing
Give thanks for today
Give thanks for all the positive
One love
Happy holidays
best to everyone in upcoming New Year
sending much love & strength
especially thinking of everyone who is having serious health issues, those who have lost family & friends, & those who keep on pushing
Give thanks for today
Give thanks for all the positive
One love
Happy holidays
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Good Hope was recorded in Mississippi in 2024 on my family farm - available for free download at Bandcamp
robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com/album/good-h...
robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com/album/good-h...
Good Hope, by Robert Connely Farr
18 track album
robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Good Hope was recorded in Mississippi in 2024 on my family farm - available for free download at Bandcamp
robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com/album/good-h...
robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com/album/good-h...
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Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’ l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/music/2...
Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’
Members of the groundbreaking, politically revolutionary group talk about the state of hip-hop and the US government’s attacks on people of color
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’ l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/music/2...
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Monday night’s curved viewing line nearly stretches to the border of Minnesota and Iowa.
Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Monday
Monday night’s curved viewing line nearly stretches to the border of Minnesota and Iowa.
www.forbes.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Monday night’s curved viewing line nearly stretches to the border of Minnesota and Iowa.