Tomorrow, the Mississippi Blues Commission will be unveiling a Blues Trail Marker for John Lee Hooker. We’re taking this opportunity to remember a giant in blues music and a cultural icon.
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Find out which blues greats took home this year’s Grammy awards! The competition was fierce this year, with albums from Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton and more!
With 6 Grammy awards and 24 Blues Music awards, Charlie Musselwhite is clearly at the top of his game. 2010 turned out to be a great year for him, with a Grammy nomination and with his release of “The Well”.
Tallan Latz is the 11 year old blues guitar hero who’s rising star shines brighter every day. Tallan is one of those rare souls who’s talent and charisma is well beyond his age, and we were thrilled to chat with him!
The winners of the 27th International Blues Challenge are in!
Gary Moore, the legendary Irish blues-rock guitarist, has passed away at age 58. Gary was well known as the guitarist for the band Thin Lizzy.
Check out Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) playing some delta blues style slide guitar!
Today’s post about the Hammond B3 organ is taken from the Suncoast Blues Society! You can hear Hammond B3 Organs in an astounding amount of music. Let’s learn about the broad diversity the B3 has to offer!
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Roger Earl from the classic blues-rock band Foghat. You can find our review of Last Train Home here! Roger has a lot to say about their new album, the roots of modern music, the blues, and even wine making!
Check back soon to catch our chat with 11 year old bluesman Tallan Noble Latz as he discusses Robert Johnson, playing with Walter Trout, and his fantastic journey so far!