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Eighty four years ago today, OKeh Records released The Mississippi Sheiks’ “Sitting on Top of the World,” a song that would become one of the most impactful and well-known in music…

“It’s personal to me,” Shines says. “The backyard just feels right. I like sharing my home. I want a cozy feeling.”

Hear the very first track off of piano master Eden Brent’s new album, EXCLUSIVELY on American Blues Scene!

R.L. Burnside talks about getting the name “Reverend”, eating neck bones, and his musical family

The sometimes creepy, sometimes uplifting meaning of “Fix” in the blues has it’s roots in Voodoo… and junkies. Find out how!

ABS was on hand for the ten-year anniversary of the acclaimed Wanee Festival, featuring The Allman Brothers Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and MANY more!

The award will honor Bruce Iglauer, Founder and CEO of Alligator Records, for his work as a leader in the music industry and his humanitarian efforts

The eleven songs here clock in at 50 minutes, so there is plenty of time to be spent with this recording. Trust us, you will want to spend time with it.

Santini moved from his home to Memphis with a dream and a plan — one that’s rapidly coming to fruition as his successes continue to grow.

Mayall is at the top of his game here. Superbly crafted and performed, it is at once earthy, elegant, and soul stirring. Listeners will wear this album out.