Author: Barry Kerzner
The group effortlessly blends blues, soul, and rock into gripping performances that grab hold of audiences and don’t let go.
Always showcasing the best in blues, whether it’s icons or emerging new talent, this festival never disappoints. This year’s lineup is no exception.
The founder of The J. Geils Band, John Warren Geils Jr., has died. Giles was 71 years old.
The brilliant “Aftershow” is his first music to be produced and recorded with a band… it is A marked departure from Fox’s original guitar-and-voice roots, and a glimpse of things to come.
B.B. King once described him as ‘one of the greatest harmonica players of our time.’ He was only a youngster then. Now he is aged a bit and like a fine wine, his music gets better every day.
“With the deepest sadness, we the Baker Brooks family announce the passing of our father, Legendary Blues musician Lonnie Brooks…”
Artists slated to be performing include headliners Buddy Guy and Bobby Rush. Also scheduled to appear are The Bo-Keys, Southern Avenue, and Vasti Jackson.
In our opinion, this is the some of the best music that Mayall has laid down in years. ‘Talk About That’ is exciting, varied, and satisfying, and will be viewed as a milestone work…
“If someone had ever told me that I had the slightest chance of winning the Nobel prize, I would have to think that I’d have about the same odds as standing on the moon.”
One of the premiere music festivals in the country, this event never disappoints and folks travel from all corners of the globe to attend, often making it a week long vacation and celebration.