Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Happy Birthday, Bowie (January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016)
“One of the basic principles of songwriting is ‘Write what you know.’ In the beginning, I was inspired by my own experiences. Over time, I branched out into telling other people’s stories, too.”
Call It Roots, Call it The Blues, Call It What You Will – It’s 100% Veronica Lewis
Net proceeds will be donated to non-profit group Live Music Society, benefitting small music venues
Listen to the first episode ‘Salute the Songbird’ with Maggie Rose, featuring Ruby Amanfu
“I always use that Winston Churchill quote,” Parker said of her ability to carry on. “If you’re going through hell, keep going.’ And that’s where we are now, right? Pick yourself up. Keep walking.”
“I realized the best route to convey this was the most literal device—fire. I don’t sing ‘I’m all burnt,’ I sing ‘I’m all burn.’ I’m just fired up.” – Cathy Grier
Glenn Alexander’s Shadowland is bringing in 2021 with style
Bluesville chooses fifteen songs to match the number of pool balls in a “rack.” It all has to do with Low-Fi’s Bar and Pool Hall in the imaginary community of Bluesville, of which BB King is the perpetual mayor, and the Blues Foundation is the new power-generating station
All proceeds will be donated to the National Independent Venue Association’s emergency relief fund to save iconic stages across the country