The Associated Press dubbed Signs “an inspirational album for the times,” and NPR Music declared it an “instant classic,” saying, “honesty and authenticity…informs every second.”

At 75 years of age, Jack Casady allows no grass to grow under to his feet

If you’re going to bring your band to Jazz Festival weekend in New Orleans, you better bring your A game. Gov’t Mule brought more than that.

Whether he’s the salvation of the genre, or merely its next great fulmination remains to be heard. But we’ll tell you that not having the album Kingfish by Christone Ingram in your collection is a crime against music.

First time nominees rubbed elbows with blues royalty, industry reps, and fans from all over the world on hand for this year’s ceremony.

“I wanted to show people that young Blacks are still playing and supporting the Blues. This is always a bone of contention with us musicians; being afraid to publicly talk about race even though it is the whole condition and backbone of the Blues.” – Fernando Jones

Its rich history, amazing sounds and visually stunning location with massive stages and huge crowds make it the best festival in Australia to see, hear, and taste the lip-smacking musical goodness.

“We’re Gonna Make It,” is three and one half minutes of pure bliss which succeeds in lifting the veil from even the worst mood.

This act will be hard to beat in the later days of the festival.

We’re doing all we can to raise money and save lives and share some love, food, music and laughter while doing it.