Author: JD Nash

A soft-spoken, witty man, Clearwater transformed into a firebrand on stage. His flamboyant, colorful performances and mild-mannered offstage persona will be mourned and remembered by millions.

Soul Kamotion defies genrefication. Their blues, soul, and gospel roots extend out into a lavish coppice of musical pageantry.

These years of living in Memphis, and absorbing all the city has to give have touched Jensen’s soul. In turn, ‘Wisdom & Decay’ has touched ours.

We spoke about the music on ‘First Class Life,’ what being Rock Blues Artist of the year means to him, and what’s next for Mike Zito.

‘Memphis Song’ takes us home on many levels, and we’re sure it will do the same for you. Get yourself a copy and just try to prove us wrong. Bet ‘ya a nickel you can’t do it.

The nomination follows a breakthrough year for Childers, which saw the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Purgatory.’

Julie King Dworski will continue in her position until June 4th, when incoming director Tracy Lane will take her place at the helm of Roots N Blues N BBQ.

Rock and Roll has been described as dangerous, incendiary, and corrupting. Philadelphia’s Low Cut Connie, and their release ‘Dirty Pictures (Part 2)’ are all those things in the very best ways. Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll!

“When we go out and play this music live, people are just dancing. They’re smiling. Their hands are clapping and their arms are up. That’s our goal. That’s why we do what we do.” – Victor Wainwright

Nominees, presenters, and performing artists gather to recognize the year’s best. 135 nominees in 26 categories share one thing – their love of blues music.