Browsing: Blues

Iconic folk/blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Chris Smither discusses his evolving approach to mortality, the organic songwriting process, and pivotal moments like his serendipitous debut at Club 47 in 1966. Now at 80, with a new album ‘All About The Bones,’ he continues to create poignant music, confronting life’s fleeting nature with grace, while still sounding as fresh as ever.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.

The amazingly talented and internationally acclaimed Sue Foley graced the Evanston Space stage!

Bobby Rush wins third Grammy!

Lead Belly’s songs have become folk music standards recorded by numerous performers in the past century.

“It’s a spin off of a very classic tradition of ‘Pony Blues,’” explains Neck Barham.

Check out the video for “The Farm,” premiering exclusively. ‘Strung Out On Thrills’ LP out February 2!

The sound of Wesli’s music is more upbeat than most blues. “In the Haitian way of doing music we are thinking the same sadness that we are living out from under colonization. We sing it with happiness, because inside of us we know we are free.”

“Music is an infinite search, and blues is a lineage.” Interview with electric guitar master Peter Parcek!