Author: American Blues Scene Staff
A blend where Howlin’ Wolf tangos with Django, Earnest Tubb shoots firecrackers with Cab Calloway, and Memphis Minnie throws dice with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
The Legendary Ingramettes represent sixty-seven years of gospel music, founded in their unique approach to Black gospel quartets from a matriarchal perspective.
Six night all-star lineup to include performances from Old 97’s, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Carlene Carter, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and more!
Marcus King returns with Dan Auerbach-produced new album, ‘Young Blood,’ released on August 26 via American Records/Republic
Check out the video that captures a rousing live performance of the song!
Check out Tommy McLain’s new video for his rendition of the Bobby Charles classic “I Hope.”
Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland to release ‘Done Come Too Far’ via Alligator Records on August 19!
All-star cast of Oklahoma players unite to honor lost friend, musician, and collaborator Tom Skinner. ‘First Set’ due July 15 via Horton Records!
On Friday June 17, Lubber Run Concert Series presents Stacy Brooks, DC’s Queen of the Blues. This will be the very first of the free events of the 2022 concert series.
Back in 1995, Milwaukee-based drummer John Carr heard a great CD playing at a bar, and asked the bartender what it was. Behold, it was the recently released Chess New Orleans anthology. At that precise moment, The Hungry Williams was born; and now they bring to the world their new CD, Let’s Go!, releasing September 9th on Rochelle Records. Carr bought a copy of the New Orleans anthology that week, thus beginning a fascination with ‘50s R&B music. Carr knew lots of New Orleans music, such as Lee Dorsey, Huey “Piano” Smith, Allen Toussaint, and the Meters. But this was…