Author: Matt Marshall

In anticipation of Robert’s upcoming speech in Saint Louis for the National Blues Museum, we sat down to discuss his museum work, the influence (and lack of influence) the blues has had on popular music, his writing, and the special things that make music museums truly great.

Why is an international pop sensation featured on a blues magazine? Because, as Tommy Joe can testify, the blues still continues to influence even the most popular music on the airwaves.

The woman who brazenly attacked the soul legend on-stage during a July festival has officially been charged with felonies.

The Allman Brothers Band legend talks about the upcoming album that he’s wanted to make his whole life, the ebbs and flows of songwriting, and what made “Low Country Blues” a Grammy-nominated hit.

Roaring motorcycles and powerful blues music have long gone hand in hand, but one Illinois man has raised the bike/blues fusion to brave new heights.

The +/- ninety year old, wildly influential delta bluesman has passed away after a long fight with a series of strokes.

On Saturday, Lester Chambers was brutally assaulted on stage after dedicating a song to Trayvon Martin. While trying to make sense of senseless violence is the question, he believes love is the answer.

Lester Chambers, former lead singer of The Chambers Brothers was assaulted by a woman on-stage after he dedicated “People Get Ready” to Trayvon Martin at the Russell City Hayward Blues Festival.

Chicago Blues giant Buddy Guy knows how to make an album. Set for release on July 30th, his 77th birthday, Guy’s 2-disc “Rhythm & Blues” is a leading-edge, powerful achievement from the biggest name in the blues… with a little help from some seriously talented friends.

On July 13th, author and American Blues Scene contributor Debra Devi will receive a Proclamation from the City of Jersey City in recognition of her award-winning book.