Browsing: Chicago Blues

Becky Barksdale talks about her new album, working with Michael Jackson, being a female musician today, and working with the Blues Heaven Foundation.

The home of Muddy Waters, previously on track to become a museum, is again in jeopardy.

Chicago Bluesman Eric “Guitar” Davis shot and Killed

ChicagoBlues.com is reporting that the Grammy Hall of Fame has inducted Robert Johnson’s famous Chicago anthem into it’s exclusive and prestigious ranks.

On this day, Magic Sam passed away, but not without leaving one of the most powerful musical legacies from Chicago.

This entire album is a great listen; because the recording and mix is so well executed, the presentation of the performances is elegant, rich, clear, and has a lot of depth! Everyone is at the top of their game here.

The iconic, legendary blues titan talks about why the blues isn’t on major radio, John Lee Hooker stealing his guitar cords, and a possible movie about his life!

Popa Chubby Gives Us “Universal Blues Breakdown” and it does not disappoint. The album is well produced, and has a very good mix, giving the sound a clear, in-your-face immediacy. Very sweet indeed.

If this is what blues is like in Israel, we want more! This is a solid album that is full of texture, soul, and righteous blues. Bring this album home today, throw on a good set of headphones, and get lost in it. You won’t regret it.

What we really liked about this album is the fact that Dykes pays tribute without ripping off the originals or reproducing them note-for-note. (And why should he?) The album is lively, raw, and definitely has that Texas garage jam feel, and tone. The players do a fine job of keeping you right on the edge of explosion, without betraying the raw elegance of the music. This is an exceptional album!