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Wheeler is from the school of “I will let my guitar do the talking.” He knows when to let loose, and when to let things breathe a bit. He does not try to impress with a million notes in 12 bars. All his playing makes sense, is for the betterment of the song, and every note belongs right where he plays it.

Saturday, October 26th will still bring the blues to the gulf side of Florida! In the span of less than a day, The Sarasota Blues Festival was cancelled, essentially dead, then reincarnated as the Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival.

From the early 1900s to the 1930s, certain speakeasies/brothels in African American urban communities were known as “buffet flats.” Discover the bawdy, wild hidden meanings behind this word!

July 9, 2013 Telarc debut reveals a musically sophisticated young sister/brother/brother trio heavily inspired by classic blues and rock

We all know the classic tracks that Robert Johnson laid down. Now discover the landmark legal battle between the Stones and Johnson’s estate that helped form copyright law.

The 34th annual Blues Music Awards WINNERS are being announced and this is the LATEST LIST!

A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino’s home after Hurricane Katrina has had its classic looks restored.

This is the grand return of our weekly series, The Language of the Blues, exploring the meaning and significance of unique words used in the blues!

Celebration Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama Highlights Impact of Mississippi Museum.

The fight to save Gip’s Place, the legendary Bessemer, Alabama juke joint, came to city hall Tuesday night.