“We brought together these extraordinary band leaders to honor the past, celebrate the present and to help guarantee the future of the Chicago Blues tradition.”

Walter Trout, who plays on “Can’t Take It No More,” is yet another member of this blues fraternity who, despite battling health issues, was anxious to contribute to the project.

Growin’ up in New Orleans, Lonnie Johnson learned to play music alongside his brothers and sisters. His dad, a violin player, brought up the family to play together. But after he lost all his kin to the Spanish Flu, Lonnie was on his own…

Tommy’s playing is emotive throughout, always lifting us up as we find ourselves moving to the music. ‘Blizzard of Blues’ is indeed a keeper …

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

“That was the whole objective, to try to inspire young people to believe in themselves and to follow through on their ideas,” he said. “We’ve touched so many people with these songs.”

The band that IBC raved about is exclusively debuting their new track! One part virtuoso blues guitar, one part powerhouse gospel vocals, and season with soul, jazz, and a whole lot of rock n’ roll… This is Memphis’ Southern Avenue!

His performances continue to influence musicians to this day, guarantying his music will live on for a long time to come.

Little Willie John was just five feet tall and seventeen years old when he walked into the office of a New York record company in a borrowed suit way too big for him…

Here are your 2016 International Blues Challenge Winners!