Author: Matt Marshall

TODAY, fans can get to hear the world premiere to Blue’s innovative “Next Level” single!

GRAMMY Museum in L.A. and BAM R&B Festival in Brooklyn added to national tour dates

the story of an opera singer-turned-bluesman who donned wild voodoo-inspired stage garb, became a major influence in shock rock and rap, and raised from coffins as part of his set is something out of the ordinary!

“I’m not a rock n roller,” Winter told American Blues Scene. “I’m a bluesman.” From his earliest to his last breath on the road, Winter truly lived up to that statement in every sense of the word.

Earlier in the year, it was announced that acclaimed actor Don Cheadle would be playing Miles Davis in an upcoming biopic. Now see the first glimpse of Cheadle as Miles, in a stunning picture.

Festival organizers announced an unexpected change to the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival’s Sunday lineup, citing health reasons.

A bright unison of powerful musical styles, plenty of space, and a perfect downtown location let the free festival once again show why more people flock to it than any other.

A man who played on eighty gold records and crafted the sound that would define the city of Memphis, who was loved by Elvis and Otis, is just happy to be able to play his horn and make a living.

YouTube is about to roll out a new subscription service, and threatening to block independent labels who don’t sign up for their terms.

Ronnie Baker Brooks, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Big George Brock, and other blues greats graced a new venue at Saint Louis Bluesweek to play a grab-bag of blues styles to the sweet smell of BBQ and a beautiful, unmatched backdrop.