The result are in! The finalists are moving on to the big show at the Orpheum Theater! Without further ado…

The 29th International Blues Competition semi-finalists have been announced by the Blues Foundation. So far the competition has been fierce, with incredible performances by so many of the brightest blues blues artists from all over the world.

Beale Street is buzzing with excitement! The Semi-Finals are here, tens of thousands of blues fans are lining the streets and having a great time! Here’s Friday’s schedule.

The result are in! Dozens of bands are moving on to the next round! Without further ado…

Make no mistake about this album, it is deep, very deep. Using songs as his method of expression, Devon Allman tells stories about his life as a musician and the price that has to be paid sometimes for following the dream.

This is very much an album of atmosphere and mood. It is textured, but also ballsy in a quiet, understated way. Sublime. The players sound great, and Scaggs is smoother than ever.

Thursday continues the International Blues Challenge quarter-finals, as well as packing up Beale Street with dozens of incredible blues events, including jams, showcases, workshops, stories, and fun!

The Blind Raccoon Roots & Blues Showcase will be boasting shows from some of the amazingly talented artists that they work with this afternoon.

Blues pianist/singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann Rabson died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Fredericksburg, Virginia after a long battle with cancer. She was 67. Co-founder of the hugely successful trio Saffire–The Uppity Blues Women, Rabson was a legendary force on the keyboards as well as being a deeply soulful vocalist.

Third Man Records is releasing reissues today from Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and the Mississippi Sheiks… But do we need more Charley Patton reissues?