Author: Lauren Leadingham

‘Truth Hurts’ sees NY Blues Hall of Famer Regina Bonelli and the True Groove All-Stars in fine form once again!

“Buyer’s Remorse” is one of six songs that will be included on the first of two back-to-back EPs

Going down to Louisiana and having his songs get the Mark Bingham Treatment™ felt like an unachievable dream that soon became a reality. David Heatley discusses ‘Life Our Own Way’ — ft. Lilli Lewis, Lost Bayou Ramblers members, Michael Cerveris, etc. — out today!

“He’s the one who created a certain frequency, a certain vocabulary.” – Carlos Santana on Buddy Guy

“Black Lives, Names, Experiences, Work, Art – They All Matter.” – Anita White

“Because I’ve identified as a drummer my whole life musically, I’m just now starting to actually see myself as a songwriter.”

Revisiting this interview with Sam Lay and ‘Sam Lay in Bluesland’ director John Anderson, originally published in 2017. We at ABS mourn the loss of the iconic drummer who has passed away at 86.

Michael Lee Aday AKA Meat Loaf (September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022)

“Here’s to taking a sad song and making it sadder.”

“I don’t think I ever listened to a song more than ‘Be My Baby’ and this just breaks my heart.” – Brian Wilson