This is the first time Smith’s life will be portrayed in film.

This week features one of the most powerful, soulful guitarists in Chicago’s history: the late Luther Allison from way back in January, 1997, just seven months before his untimely death.

Eighty four years ago today, OKeh Records released The Mississippi Sheiks’ “Sitting on Top of the World,” a song that would become one of the most impactful and well-known in music…

“It’s personal to me,” Shines says. “The backyard just feels right. I like sharing my home. I want a cozy feeling.”

Hear the very first track off of piano master Eden Brent’s new album, EXCLUSIVELY on American Blues Scene!

R.L. Burnside talks about getting the name “Reverend”, eating neck bones, and his musical family

The sometimes creepy, sometimes uplifting meaning of “Fix” in the blues has it’s roots in Voodoo… and junkies. Find out how!

Celebrating 17 years of Blues On The Beach, Omega Events is presenting a stellar line up of talent for the upcoming Doheny Blues Festival

ABS was on hand for the ten-year anniversary of the acclaimed Wanee Festival, featuring The Allman Brothers Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and MANY more!

The award will honor Bruce Iglauer, Founder and CEO of Alligator Records, for his work as a leader in the music industry and his humanitarian efforts