Mike Zito strives for truth in his songwriting, his playing, and being a team member; helping the group realize their musical vision. He wants genuine quality in everything he does. Self-serving methods and practices don’t work for him: it’s all about the the song, the group, the music.

Blues and jazz musicians use “cat” to refer to other musicians they respect. Scholars suspect this use of cat stems from this interesting origin…

Selwin Birchwood, Dana Fuchs, Little G Weevil, and more are bringing the blues out on a unique lake nestled in the Missouri ozarks

In mid-July, the KBA winning festival, one of North America’s under-appreciated gems, took place. It’s become the “ski area” version of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise

If you like swing and jump style blues, you will love this album. The musicianship here is first rate, as are Kane’s vocals. This album is well written, well produced, and well played.

Many delta blues men sang about the mean ol’ captain, including Son House and Robert Johnson. Now find out what “Captain” REALLY means.

The Allman Brothers Band legend talks about the upcoming album that he’s wanted to make his whole life, the ebbs and flows of songwriting, and what made “Low Country Blues” a Grammy-nominated hit.

J.J. Cale was best known for the songs ‘After Midnight’ and ‘Cocaine’, covered by Eric Clapton as well as ‘Crazy Mama’ and ‘Call Me The Breeze’.

Born John Weldon Cale in 1938, Cale recorded 14 studio albums as well as his collaboration album with Clapton ‘The Road To Escondido’.

An originator of the so-called Tulsa Sound, Cale’s career spanned over 50 years, beginning in 1958. A multi-instrumentalist and song writer, Cale also worked as an engineer. He was renowned for his songwriting, writing a number of hit songs

Popa Chubby Gives Us “Universal Blues Breakdown” and it does not disappoint. The album is well produced, and has a very good mix, giving the sound a clear, in-your-face immediacy. Very sweet indeed.