Author: American Blues Scene Staff

“One of the greatest honors of my life” says Price, who joins Board Members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & the newly elected Annie Nelson

“Lyrically it’s a tough one to get through when I sing it because it conjures up so many memories of people in my life that are no longer with us. It’s bitter sweet.” – Alastair Greene

Written by Lowell Fulson and performed by Branjae, “Tramp” is one of the tracks off of ‘Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music’

“Stange Times” is a reflection of initial conversations with Eddie Roberts during Omar Coleman’s 2020 sessions at Color Red Studios (Denver, CO) testifying the bizarre state of America amidst the pandemic

This record catches everything that went down at a session that felt more like a party, as Eddie leads the line-up through nine new songs – plus three classic covers – that retool the soul-blues genre on his own terms, reminding a new generation why this music hits so hard.

Backline announces ‘Set Break,’ livestream event on April 10, calling awareness to mental health crisis in the music industry one year after the pandemic shut down live events

“Rocket 88 will allow me to steer my own creative content ship while also being an ally to young songwriters and bands who deserve to have their voices widely heard.” – John Fusco

“It tells the story of how music of all kinds has played a role in America’s political arena, particularly as a form of protest and as an agent for political, social, racial, and economic change.” – Bob Santelli, GRAMMY Museum founding Executive Director and exhibit curator.

“Light Shine In” comes from Gains’ forthcoming EP ‘Three’ – out April 16 on Wax Records

The fire behind the conflagrant performances on ‘Sharecropper’s Son’ is ignited by 67-year-old Finley