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Best Blues Album – Revelator by the Tedeschi Trucks Band

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.

Just a month after spinal fusion surgery, New Orleans legend Bryan Lee wants fans to know the procedure was a success &how very grateful he is to everyone who bestowed him & his wife with their prayers, gifts, and support.

Due to the poor treatment of roots music, ABS has chosen not to cover the Grammy awards this year. However, musicians protesting the self servient awards ceremony are open territory.

It is with deep regret that we must report on the passing of The Mississippi Marvel, an outstanding blues artist who recorded for delta blues label Broke and Hungry Records for the last several years.

Attend this event to pay tribute to Saint Louis’ rich history in blues music, and learn and be a part of the many exciting developments in the city’s blues community.

We sat down on the back porch with this year’s IBC winners The WIRED! Band to talk about their enormous win, how it felt to , and who the big winners liked on Beale.

Hohner’s Marine Band harmonica is the most popular harmonica in it’s long existence. What continues to make this harmonica so special? Why was it called “Marine Band”? Discover Hohner’s interesting history.

The WIRED! band has won the hugely prestigious International Blues Challenge this weekend, beating out over one hundred other acts representing nearly every state and over sixteen countries.

Blues is a universal language — appreciated and revered by fans everywhere.