Eighty-two is not an age when most musicians feel like trying something completely new. Not John Mayall. Earlier this spring, his guitarist couldn’t make it to a gig. So for the first time in a career that spans more than half a century, the legendary British bluesman led his band through a full show as a trio. “I’d never even thought about it until I did it,” he said in a recent call from his home in Los Angeles. “My god, looking back, I can’t remember any instance where I’

His newest album, If Nothing Ever Changes, has finally earned him the acclaim to match his talent. As he nears the 50th anniversary of his first recording session, Wee Willie Walker is hotter than ever. Long the top soul singer in the Twin Cities, Walker is basking in the acclaim that greeted his 2015 album, If Nothing Ever Changes (Little Village Foundation), which was nominated for a Blues Music Award. On Saturday he and his band We "R" will heat up the stage at Petrillo. P

1. Buddy Guy – Born to Play Guitar 2. Mike Zito & the Wheel – Keep Coming Back 3. Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters – Father's Day 4. Samantha Fish – Wild Heart 5. The Bey - Paule Band – Not Goin' Away 6. Tommy Castro – Method to My Madness 7. Andy T – Nick Nixon Band – Numbers Man 8. Shaun Murphy – Loretta 9. Billy the Kid & the Regulators – I Can't Change 10. Shemekia Copeland – Outskirts of Love 11. Sugaray Rayford – Southside 12. Albert Cummings – Someone Like Yo

The Blues Matters Magazine "Writer's Poll" has named "Confessing the Blues" Radio 2014 Best International Blues Radio Show .... I'm so humbled and at the same time thrilled by this honor. The popularity of our efforts are a reflection of the love of Blues Music from fans and enthusiasts around the planet. It is quite the accolade for me and confirmation that what we do is indeed recognized as fine Blues radio programming. Hard work, dedication and the drive of doing things