Theirs was the music behind the big names. Each, a master of his craft, influenced the world in such a way, that rock ‘n’ roll may well have been stillborn without them.

This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in which author and rock musician…

The project was filmed and recorded in a single night, September 9th, 2016, at Oakland, California’s gorgeous Fox Theater.

‘Prick of the Litter’ features lounge-style originals by a career blues and rock musician with a casual elegance and a sense of humor.

BREAKING – Here are Your 2017 International Blues Challenge Winners!

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She has the insight of Billie Holiday. Her voice has the power of Janis Joplin and the strength of Etta…

The IBC Semifinals begin at 5:20 pm at various Beale Street clubs. Check the schedule.

The International Blues Challenge – Quarterfinals Round 2 begin at 4:30 pm

“They call Elvis the King; but the sure-enough King was Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson.” – Etta James