For a quarter century, Kubek defined the Dallas blues scene, releasing fifteen albums over the years.
Kubek died shortly before he was to appear onstage at the
Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival in North Carolina, according
to his label. He was scheduled to play there Saturday afternoon with his
longtime collaborator Bnois King.
Earlier this year, Kubek and King teamed up (for what would
be the last time) for Fat Man’s Shine Parlor, delivering the goods once again.
Rest in peace, Joe!
Here's a taste of the record, which is sitting in the Vault.
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From where I'm sitting that's way too young also. My parents are older than that, and I'd like to think they still have plenty of life left in them.
ReplyDeleteGreat album. Really enjoyed listening to it while hopping around the blogosphere. Favorite track: River of Whiskey. May Smokin' Joe be sailing through a River of Whiskey in eternal paradise.
Never heard of this artist, but still sad to hear. The clip you offered really cooks.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
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Tossing It Out
He's worth checking out, Lee!
DeleteHealthy amount of albums. His last concert would've been in my neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to see him once, years ago. Way too young to have departed this planet....but I guess we are all just passing through
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