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A widely famous song dating to an epic flood in the 1920s has continued to weave into popular culture, solidifying it’s place in music history thanks to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.

The new album is going to be called “Bag Of Bones” and the new video is interestingly enough called “Not Supposed To Sing The Blues”.

Through a charitable donation, Richard “Hacksaw” Harney, superlative ragtime and blues guitarist and pianist of the Golden Era, will receive posthumous recognition of his great talent with the unveiling of a headstone

As you may know, Buddy Guy only plays at his bar, Buddy Guy’s Legends, in January of each year. American Blues Scene was on hand to give you a front row seat on the blues party that went down.

Paul Nelson-produced ROOTS, Winter’s 1st studio album since 2004’s “I’m a Bluesman”, has him sounding the best in years. Armed with blues classics & talented friends, it’s Winter’s best blues to date.

Mark your calendars for April 30th, the end of “Jazz Appreciation Month,” and the day that Herbie Hancock and Jazz lovers everywhere will be celebrating International Jazz Day.

Our editor forgot to renew our memberships with the Blues Foundation. Publicly admitting it is his karmic retribution for such an unspeakable act, and will hopefully be a learning opportunity.

The WIRED! Band donated its $2000 1st place band prize to the Campaign for the Blues Hall of Fame.

Think you’ve got what it takes to impress THESE guys and win a huge prize package? 2012 contest registration begins Jan. 21 & ends May 1, 2012

Reverb, caused by sound waves bouncing off of walls and ceilings, has played a pivotal part in the unique sounds of instruments and various venues for years. The history of it’s use is fascinating.