Browsing: Lightnin’ Hopkins

This is the latest installment in our weekly series entitled, The Language of the Blues, where author and rocker Debra Devi focuses on…

This week’s “Language” article explores one of the most (in)famous blues terms, the BACK DOOR MAN!

Tab Benoit came by to talk about his new album Medicine, the continuing problem in the Gulf Coast, and his amazing music and influences! See what he had to say!

This is the first update from Marc & Luc Borms, Belgian brothers who are currently in a search for the blues in the Mississippi Delta for their forthcoming book, Catfish & Cotton.

Mark Southwick gave up tobacco a quarter century ago, but still finds himself in cigar shops. He’s not puffing. He’s recycling; taking old cigar boxes & turning them into musical instruments.

Tyler Bryant, the 20 year old, blues loving musical prodigy, is taking the music scene by storm… and in good reason! We got a few minutes with Tyler, and he had some amazing things to say!

Chris Dair is the long-popular French bluesman that plays a mean guitar. His interesting influences, from Flamenco to Jimi Hendrix, give his style a sharp and unique edge.

Holy cow, Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) is one hardcore blues fan with amazingly insightful things to say about the blues and his many, often very early blues favorites.

Arhoolie Records & founder Chris Strachwitz celebrate 50 years of amazing blues from the legendary roots record label next week!