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New York City Bluesman Johnny Childs is eager to tell anyone who will listen why he initiated the grassroots movement to establish an International Blues Music Day. Find out why!

We recently spoke with Chris Antonik, the hard working, sharp dressing Canadian blues guitarist and vocalist who’s gaining a lot of support in the blues community!

So one of my favorite music books is called the Language of the Blues. Written by a badass blues rock musician named Debra Devi…

Dr. John’s unmistakable blend of Big Easy flair, local vernacular, and musical mastery left an indelible mark. Since his passing, the Dr. John Estate has released five critically acclaimed albums, including the Grammy-nominated ‘Things Happen That Way.’ These posthumous releases follow his musical evolution, featuring live performances, rare recordings, and timeless classics.

Recording with a label like Sun that practically invented rock and roll when they recorded Elvis singing Arthur Big Boy Crudup’s “That’s All Right Now, Mama” is a solid move into blues. “For me, it’s just such a magical highlight. Everything I’ve been through in my career and personal life, I think to decide to take a risk and really kind go back to a love of the blues with some of my new music, to have Sun work with me — I could never have imagined this could happen at this point in my career.”

“On this fifth anniversary of his passing, thank you to all the fans for keeping Dad’s music alive in your hearts for all these years.” – Karla Pratt

Premiering exclusively today is the video for “My Name is Sinner” from latest album ‘Far Enough.’

“I hope the fans get a window into Dad’s artistic genius and his soul through this album.” An interview with Karla Pratt, Dr. John’s daughter, executrix and executive producer.

King of the Hokum? In this day and age, the crown fits squarely on the head of Chris “BadNews” Barnes while he sits comfortably on the throne of ‘BADNEWS RISING.’ Long live the king!

“He gets down on his knee and takes Muddy’s hand off his knee and he holds Muddy’s hand in both of his and kisses the back of Muddy Waters’ hand.”