Author: JD Nash

“When I go out on stage, and I do a song that the people really like, and they give me a nice round of applause, that is a big blessing.” Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater

Rainer’s 40 photographs on display capture not only the behind the scenes magic of those times, but also played a role in the process of championing the rediscovery of what Memphis almost lost.

“Rumble” became a flash point for countless musicians including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend, Jeff Beck and Elvis Costello.

“Everywhere I go fans keep saying they want me to get out and play again,” Betts told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in December. “I think the time is right.”

‘First Class Life’ brings Zito full-circle. Mike Zito’s return to the blues is, in a word, triumphant!

Here are the 10 vinyl masterpieces, in alphabetical order, that we’ll be looking for on our Record Store Day excursion Saturday. What’s on your wish list?

For the 12th Annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, organizers have once again selected some of the top international, national, regional and local artists to perform.

Producer James Fairs said, “Allman Goldflies Band hold a card in one of the best decks around.” Yes sir, and it’s an ace!

“I thought the record was done but felt that ‘Ridin’ with Lady Luck’ (Featuring Walter Trout) needed a partner in crime, so I decided to add, ‘Pull String to Inflate,'” – Eric Corne

“…sometimes it takes hitting the gutter to realize how good you got it when you get back up.” – Mike Zito