Ray performs a variety of Christmas time favorites, done in his indomitable style with his signature touch.

His books include Chicago Blues: Portraits and Stories, Southern Soul-Blues, Blues Legacy: Tradition and Innovation in Chicago, and Always the Queen: The Denise LaSalle Story.

Review/gallery: Father John Misty and Suki Waterhouse!

“Show Me a Way” starts with a guitar introduction from Liz cleverly combining superb phrasing and intricate finger picking

Interview with Nora O’Connor about new album out today!

“The whole thing is to keep not only my dad’s legacy going, but have my own going, too.”

‘Abstract Truth’ hits the streets on Friday via JT Dream Wave Music.

The two-hour concert featured both originals and renditions of classic hot jazz numbers.

“Hot horn jabs and a sizzling lead guitar bolster Keyes piano and vocals on the driving “That’s What The Blues Are For.”

Nora will appear at Don Wilcock’s Call and Response blues seminar at King Biscuit Blues Festival on Saturday, October 8