fabulous thunderbirds Archive
08 Jun 2026
Take Five: Early Classics from The Fabulous Thunderbirds
In an era during which MTV reigned supreme in the pop music world, the Fabulous Thunderbirds helped bring the blues and r&b into the mainstream. Launched in Austin, Texas in […]
16 Jan 2026
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Not Boxed in by the Blues
Though they’re often categorized as a blues outfit, the Fabulous Thunderbirds have always defied easy categorization. Vocalist, harmonica player and founding leader Kim Wilson says that’s by design. He admits […]
13 Apr 2025
Blu-Ray Review: The Fabulous Thunderbirds — Live in Houston
The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been doing their thing since 1974; that’s more than a half century. Founded by guitarist Jimmie Vaughan (older brother of you-know-who) and vocalist/harpist Kim Wilson, the […]
23 Aug 2024
Hundred-word Reviews for August 2024: Jazz and Blues
Here’s five more hundred-word reviews. No frills, right to the point (more or less), these are quick takes on albums deserving of an attentive listen. Do check ‘em out. This […]
18 Nov 2017
100-word Reviews for November 2017: New Music
So much great music and so little time. Here’s ten reviews: all new music, each summed up in 100 words. All are worth your time. Bryant Fabian Marsalis – Do […]