Browsing: Vasti Jackson

An impressive vocal range paired with emotion is just the start. His guitar chops match anyone playing the blues circuit — all fused with humor, expression, banter and unbound energy working the crowd across the stage.

According to Jackson in a recent phone interview this release “is very story-oriented” being “an archival piece about the culture and the story, as we know the blues.” The idea is that “the musician, accompanist should always follow the storyteller.”

Out on VJM Records May 12, “Healing Angel” debuts on International Nurses Day helping ignite the Healing Angel Foundation’s efforts.

In a region recognized for an amazing musical heritage, this year’s Blues for Willie Festival celebrates with “three days of hot music in honor of blues legend Willie King.”

The shows will feature 2016 Grammy nominee Vasti Jackson, St. Louis blues prodigy, Marquise Knox, and American bluesman and educator, Fernando Jones.

This year’s headliners included John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, and slide masters Roy Rogers and Sonny Landreth together.

Not a lot happens in Bogalusa, Louisiana, but on Friday, that all changed with a hit festival featuring some of the best performers in the world!

The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is presenting the Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration, to be held October 27th at the historic Alamo Theatre at 33 North Farish St. in Jackson, MS.

Landmark app helps smartphone users easily plan and navigate festival events. There’s something special about this year’s events in the delta.