Author: Lauren Leadingham

The video for “Things They Tellin’ You” from Robert Connely Farr’s ‘Pandora Sessions’ captures the universal weight of suffering and the blurred lines between truth and deception. Directed by longtime collaborator Jay Bundy Johnson, the visual pairs Farr’s melancholic, minimalist blues with haunting footage from the Prelinger Archive.

The Old Ceremony’s new album ‘Earthbound,’ forged through two decades of collaboration and a vast collection of songs born from the pandemic, is out now!

Frontman Django Haskins reflects on the band’s growth, the ongoing joy of making music together, and his Big Star tribute work. “Getting to know and play with so many people who had previously existed only on my turntables has been a thrill. Mike Mills played and sang on our last record… None of this would’ve happened without the Big Star thing, and — to give credit where it belongs — without the quixotic genius of Chris Stamey, who put the whole thing together, along with Big Star’s Jody Stephens.”

In a thrilling tribute to the late Dr. John, fans worldwide can now experience his solo performance from the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1986

American Blues Scene is proud to be one of the sponsors for this pig roast with a purpose.

“There’s always a place for Joy (Clark).”

A throwback Clark show will air WWOZ-FM’s Jazz Festing in Place at 5:15 Thursday, Oct. 24, right before Dr. John’s Voodoo Fest performance from 2011.

Preparing for another West Coast tour, which includes a stop at the iconic acoustic lounge of The Viper Room in Hollywood, New Orleans-based Father Ron and Friends are excited to celebrate their Global Music Award (Bronze)!

Nashville’s scene is such a rich landscape for storytelling and emotional expression, and soul-blues belter Lauren Anderson’s willingness to take risks while being intentional with her song choices is a powerful combination.

Prakash’s second album, ‘8000 Miles To The Crossroads,’ is out now on Blue Point Records!

‘More Fun With Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters’ out now on ATO Records!

Bobby Rush’s praise for DeLia underscores the crucial role he provides for such a unique legacy artist. “His insight and what he brings to the table convinced me he was the right kind of partner I needed. I’ve gone through many managers and labels in my career, Jeff is one of the first guys to help me reach my goals,”