The Blind Raccoon Roots & Blues Showcase at the Superior Bar on Beale starts in several minutes. Blind Raccoon will be…

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John Lee Hooker, the dynamic and immortal bluesman who continues to be one of the most influential figures in music, has announced his official independent candidacy for presidency in 2012.

For the first time ever, the blues has come to life in a comic book!

American Blues Scene will be covering the event, as we do every year, and will be bringing you up-to-the-minute happenings, including band standings and various workshops on blues every day.

Blues Rocker Lance Lopez’s new album “Handmade Music,” has made it’s long-awaited U.S. debut on MIG Music.

Chicago music legend will headline Chicago Blues Fest this summer, as tributes to the many fallen blues heroes of 2011 are planned.

The famed musicologist who made thousands of field recordings, discovering artists such from Muddy Waters to Woodie Guthrie, will finally have a vast amount of his collection freely available in digital format.

As thousands of blues fans descend on Beale Street for IBC, find rich & storied history of Beale!

It’s easy to see why Walker is collecting worldwide accolades, awards, fame, and recognition. It’s only January and his new release, Hellfire, is almost certain to rank among the best albums of the year!