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“We’re fighting to bring the blues from Israel to the world,” says Ori Naftaly
“If I wasn’t so old, I don’t know if I would continue to do this stuff,” says Carl Weathersby after an eight hour session at Chicago’s famous late-night blues club, Kingston Mines
The woman who brazenly attacked the soul legend on-stage during a July festival has officially been charged with felonies.
The iconic, legendary blues titan talks about why the blues isn’t on major radio, John Lee Hooker stealing his guitar cords, and a possible movie about his life!
Everyone from Leadbelly to the Grateful Dead has performed “C.C. Rider,” but the question remains: Who was C.C. Rider?
When it comes to Mississippi-born bluesmen who plied their trade in Chicago when blues was still king, there aren’t many left in 2013. “If you didn’t have a good time tonight it’s your own damn fault!”
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