Carolyn Gaines, Grady Gaines, Ric Jaz Reviving The Thrill Is Gone
Carolyn Gaines' New CD, The Thrill Is Gone, has the up-and-coming blues singer reviving the classics but in her own “Blue Jazzy Way.” She welcomes guests such as guitarist Ric Jaz…
Carolyn Gaines Pays Homage to Blues Greats
Top Rt: Ric Jaz Ctr Rt (L-R): Uncle Grady Gaines Sr., Carolyn Gaines, cousin Grady Gaines Jr. Bottom Rt: Gaines' Family photo features Carolyn’s father Roy Gaines’ great-great granddaughter, Aleecia…
The 1950’s Blues & Rock n’ Roll Is Back! Carolyn Gaines Debut Album Beware of My Dog
By Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist/Historian We must ask Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Blind Boy Fuller, David Jr. Kimbrough, Big Jay…
Carolyn Gaines :: BEWARE OF MY DOG
Carolyn Gaines debut album, Beware Of My Dog on Polka Dot Records, has revealed her to be an important new blues singer after Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny…
Carolyn Gaines: The Renaissance Blues Woman steps out as an important new blues singer
By Scott Yanow Throughout much of her life, Carolyn Gaines has been a significant part of the blues world. She has taught a countless number of children about the blues…