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The Mississippi River continues it’s destructive flooding, and threatens much of Louisiana, including Cajun country and even the cast of a hit TV show.

The Mississippi crested just shy of the record in Memphis last night, but many of the musical meccas, homes, and farmland along the Mississippi are still facing record flooding

Versions of the song “Stagger Lee” have been recorded over 400 times! But who was Stagger Lee? Did he run with Jesse James? What was so magical about his Stetson hat?

May 8th marks the date, 100 years ago, that Robert Johnson was said to have been born.

The Mississippi River is experiencing record flooding, destroying many places that have been home to the blues for over a century.

Last night was the presentation of the prestigious 32nd annual Blues Music Awards. See who took home top honors.

Reverend Peyton and his Big Damn Band is coming out with a new album of Charley Patton covers!

Mark Southwick gave up tobacco a quarter century ago, but still finds himself in cigar shops. He’s not puffing. He’s recycling; taking old cigar boxes & turning them into musical instruments.

The Blues Foundation is presenting the 32nd Blues Music Awards tomorrow, May 5, 2011, at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN.

The Dallas Observer just reported that the renovation of the famous 508 Park Ave, where Robert Johnson recorded, was OKed! The best part? A recording studio!