The Owsley Stanley Foundation of Grateful Dead fame has just released ‘You’re Doin’ Fine,’ a sumptuous three-CD set capturing John Hammond at two 1973 concerts at the Boarding House, a small club in San Francisco. The sound man was Owsley Stanley who invented the Grateful Dead’s wall of sound technology.

“I didn’t know that Owsley was recording that show. I was told he was the sound man, but I didn’t understand the significance of it. I mean the sound is great.”

Regardless of how one celebrates Halloween, most can agree that there’s always a hint of darkness in the air at this time of year.

Discover the real meaning behind “Black Cat Bone,” which is prominently featured in a number of blues songs, from Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and more!

Their resumes include a who’s-who of credits with the likes of John Fogerty, Hank Williams Jr., Vince Gill, Dickie Betts, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Burrito Deluxe, and more between them.

American Blues Scene is proud to be one of the sponsors for this pig roast with a purpose.

“The family has been working closely with Madfish / Snapper Music over the past couple of years to bring together this formidable collection of music and memorabilia. We are very excited to present this fabulous selection to coincide with John’s long overdue induction into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame.” – Gaz Mayall

His unconventional bass playing style was influenced by his classical music and jazz background, which played a key role in shaping the Dead’s distinctive sound.

“Our approach to it is to make it authentic, and we do that all the time. People say, ‘You guys sound like the record, only better.’” Interview with Dusty Hanvey, who has been the Grass Roots’ lead guitarist and one of their vocalists since 1984.

‘Ben Levin Presents A Holiday Blues Revue’ out today via VizzTone!

The Grateful Guitars Foundation announced their gift to legendary guitarist Steve Kimock: a recreation of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Wolf guitar. This will happen at his band Zero’s 40th anniversary shows at Petaluma’s Mystic Theater on November 8 and 9!