Author: JD Nash

An intensive learning and performing “camp” experience for adult musicians, it offers an opportunity to learn Chicago-style blues, from talented Chicago musicians, and then play that music in the city where it all began.

Tomorrow marks the 47th anniversary of the all-too-early death of a West Side Chicago guitar master. In honor of his gifted influence on the world of electric blues music, we offer 10 things you may not know about Samuel Maghett, better known to the world as Magic Sam.

On Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, a group of esteemed musicians and friends joined together for ‘The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac & His Music’

It was forty years ago today. Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, 1976.

Facts about New Orleans Piano Player Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Dr John is a singer, songwriter, actor, piano player and guitarist, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Historic Beale Street will be the site for each of the challenge rounds, opening with the International Showcase on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017.

November 16th, marks what would have been Hubert Sumlin’s 85th birthday. To celebrate, we offer 10 things you didn’t know about the Chicago blues guitar great.

Pianist, singer, songwriter, Mose Allison, who melded jazz with Delta blues, died on Tuesday, at his home in Hilton Head, South Carolina, just four days past his 89th birthday.

Americana music artist, David Luning, was studying music scoring at the Berklee College of Music when he first heard the music of John Prine. His response was immediate.

Robinson believes Detroit is one of the music capitals of the world and that bringing the Hall of Fame to the city could cement that status.