Jean M Reid is an editor and writer for the Kent Observer
Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas raise funds for Ukraine relief with “The Gal in Black” The Gal in Black by Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas Susie Blue & the Lonesome Fellas just released a new single “The Gal in Black”. Originally titled “The Man in Black” the tuneContinue Reading
Solitaire Miles Re-Releases Chicago Jazz Masters Recordings – Jazz fans, there is a new release of legendary Chicago Jazz Stars! Read more!Continue Reading
I recently had the chance to interview Chicago singer Solitaire Miles aka Susie Blue about her new album “Blue Train” that she recorded with her band the Lonesome Fellas. “BLUE TRAIN” is a wonderful collection of rarities from the late 1950’s – 60’s, a time when when so much wasContinue Reading
This Valentine’s Day Chicago’s Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas releases a Lovers Confection -a ballad drenched in the simple yearning and angst typical of young lovers from bygone days. Sweethearts who are left clutching their phones, ardently pledging their devotion, though they may be forced apart byContinue Reading
Chicago’s Susie Blue aka vocalist Solitaire Miles is crooning a Retro Honky Tonk version of “White Christmas” and it’s getting a feature on BBC Radio! The holidays can be a hectic time, but here’s a reason to close your eyes for a few minutes and let the simplicity of timeContinue Reading
Are you ready for a spine chilling frolic this Halloween? The Headless Horseman swings again! I’ll bet you never thought of a swingin’ Headless Horseman, but Susie Blue has…. and she’s gathered an international assemblage of blues and swing musicians including UK Crooner Dominic Halpin to charm you with theContinue Reading
Solitaire Miles and Howard Levy duet for Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day! Call Me Darling… Solitaire Miles and Howard Levy collaborate in a starry-eyed duet for Valentine’s Day with “Call Me Darling”, a retro crossover Jazz/R&B favorite. The duo is very adept at discovering and re-arranging long forgotten musical treasures,Continue Reading
Auld Lang Syne – Looking back on 2020 – with Solitaire Miles and Howard Levy I love hearing holiday songs, even thinking about the holiday albums, yes, actual records, will remind me of my childhood home. I will remember lying in bed and seeing the oversized Christmas lights hanging onContinue Reading
Paying Tribute To Lonnie Johnson Chicago’s Susie Blue & the Lonesome Fellas has brought some of the best roots, blues and jazz players together again for a tribute to the great blues man Lonnie Johnson. Led by harmonica maestro Howard Levy, the band features guitarist Zvonimir Tot in this newContinue Reading
Chicago’s Susie Blue duets with UK Singer and Songwriter Dominic Halpin singing So Sad. Watch the video here on Chicago Music Guide!Continue Reading
