Lonnie Brooks Dies At Age 83
One of the biggest stars of the Chicago Blues has passed away. The Baker/Brooks family announced today that the patriarch passed away at...
Louisiana songwriter, musician David Egan succumbs to devastating illness
Renowned Louisiana songwriter and musician David Egan has died, according to The Daily Advertiser. The Lafayette piano player, who had...
Blues elder Buddy Guy remembers B.B. King and other guitar greats
It's been many years since blues was a regular part of radio playlists, and the days when individual DJs could play any song they wanted...
Chicago, take this Blues Experience into the neighborhoods
The guidebooks still recommend that travelers to Chicago "experience the legendary blues scene" in the "world capital of the blues." It's...
Paul Reddick Wins Canadian JUNO Blues Album of the Year Award
Melding poetry, mystery, darkness and light, along with an extensive knowledge of the history and traditions of blues music is what makes...
Blues in the Schools program teaches history and uniqueness of the music genre
Kindergarten to Grade 5 students at an Elementary School Music Class had a unique learning opportunity when a well seasoned Bluesman came...
Blues Musician Delbert McClinton Discusses Music in the ’60s, Touring, His New Record "Prick of
Multi-Grammy-winning blues artist Delbert McClinton will come to the Granada Theater Saturday, Feb. 18 to promote his new album “Prick of...
2017 Blues Music Award Nominees Announced By The Blues Foundation
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the nominations for its annual Blues Music Awards, which the...
'The Art of the Blues' Captures the Music's Visuals to Sublime Standards
Is there any genre of music more associated with despair, heartache and racial tensions than 20th century blues? The British blues boom...
Bobby Rush, Janiva Magness Receive Grammy Nominations
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Two of blues' biggest names, Mississippi legend Bobby Rush and contemporary artist Janiva Magness, received...
