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…
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…
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 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…
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…