Author: JD Nash

“I want to play in the USA once in my life, doing a tour in the land of the blues. It would be a dream come true.” – Nico De Cock of The BluesBones.

For more than half a century, the name of Cash McCall has been musical money in the bank

“The song represents a sentimental snapshot in time; reminiscent and longing.” – Jesse Brewster

St. Louis blues man Jeremiah Johnson will be performing a virtual concert on Friday evening. In the midst of the worst pandemic of our lifetimes, Johnson released 2 charting albums, spent time as a father, and plays when he can, all with a smile on his face.

“When I first heard the song, I thought it was such a wonderful thing, both open and calm, with that steady, insistent groove. The chords go from looming to embracing then back again, like a sad, friendly giant.” – Ural Thomas

A. J. Croce, renowned as a piano player, plays guitar on “Better Day,” the third single from his upcoming album ‘By Request.’ It was the first song he learned when he took up the instrument in his 30s.

Happy Birthday to Bo Diddley, born Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008)

Editor’s Note: Today the Rolling Stones’ guitarist turns 77 years young. Not only a guitar paragon, Richards is a singer, songwriter, and best-selling author. He’s also notorious as one of the folks who has lived the rock and roll lifestyle to its extreme, and survived. In his honor, we offer 10 things you may not know about “the man death forgot.”

“I have fought a lot of battles inside myself during this journey of being a singer/songwriter/woman in this business. Trying to be Superwoman all the time will tear you down.”

Born in Chicago, Morganfield began his career at a young age, traveling and performing with his father and growing up in the blues.