Today’s guest article is from Jason Rewald, of The Delta Blues Blog. Jason discusses proper and effective research into early delta blues, the foundation of modern music as we know it.

David Samson is a 15 year veteran of the airwaves hosting a weekly Blues program called The Nightshift

Billy gibbons, of the rightseous rock trio ZZ Top, tells Rolling Stone Magazine about how Muddy Waters influenced him, and the time he spent with Muddy on tour!

Tomorrow, the Mississippi Blues Commission will be unveiling a Blues Trail Marker for John Lee Hooker. We’re taking this opportunity to remember a giant in blues music and a cultural icon.

Find out which blues greats took home this year’s Grammy awards! The competition was fierce this year, with albums from Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton and more!

With 6 Grammy awards and 24 Blues Music awards, Charlie Musselwhite is clearly at the top of his game. 2010 turned out to be a great year for him, with a Grammy nomination and with his release of “The Well”.

In this video, blues master Muddy Waters plays scorching, soul-bending live slide guitar on “Train Fare Blues”. Muddy was one of, if not the greatest slide guitar player to have ever lived.

The Todd Wolfe Band’s “Live” album almost certainly captures the energy and magic of the live show that they have a reputation for putting on. Blues and rock fused with energy make this album burst!

Tallan Latz is the 11 year old blues guitar hero who’s rising star shines brighter every day. Tallan is one of those rare souls who’s talent and charisma is well beyond his age, and we were thrilled to chat with him!

The winners of the 27th International Blues Challenge are in!