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Gregg Allman; A Blues Scholar With A Lifetime of Rock Royalty
Posted on June 19, 2013 |Gregg Allman talks about the upcoming movie on his life, wanting a Blues Music Award, lovingly discusses his many blues influences, and why vinyl is making us lazy!0Comments -
30th ANNIVERSARY of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Texas Flood”
Posted on June 13, 2013 |Today marks the 30th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan's landmark debut album, Texas Flood.0Comments -
The Infinite Cool of the Legendary Dr. John
Posted on June 6, 2013 |When musical legend Dr. John walks into a room, the air electrifies. The charisma-laden native son of New Orleans talks about seeing it all & learning right from "the best there was." As a result, he might just be the coolest cat in the music industry.0Comments -
Santa Cruz Blues Festival 2013 Brings Serious Blues to the West Coast
Posted on June 4, 2013 |The sun wasn't the only thing that was heating things up at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival Memorial Day weekend!0Comments -
The Language of the Blues: “BOTTLENECK”
Posted on May 23, 2013 |Although early slide guitar players used knives and bones as slides, blues guitarists soon broke the necks off of bottles for slides. Read all about the guitar slide and it's incredible place in history!!0Comments -
Skip James and the Haunting, (In)Famous Bentonia Blues
Posted on May 20, 2013 |Far-reaching effects of Bentonia blues is a fascinating look at the diversity & influence of varying blues styles.0Comments -
The Language of the Blues: “BUFFET FLAT”
Posted on May 16, 2013 |From the early 1900s to the 1930s, certain speakeasies/brothels in African American urban communities were known as "buffet flats." Discover the bawdy, wild hidden meanings behind this word!0Comments -
At Gip’s, The Show Will Go On!
Posted on May 10, 2013 |In an act of protest against the city of Bessemer and their decision to close down one of the only remaining juke joints left in the country, Gip's Place is planning on having their regular Saturday show. They are snubbing their noses at city hall and will continue to do what they've been doing there for over 5 decades.0Comments -
2013 Blues Music Awards WINNERS
Posted on May 9, 2013 |The 34th annual Blues Music Awards WINNERS are being announced and this is the LATEST LIST!0Comments -
Delta Blues Museum to Receive National Medal Today in White House Ceremony
Posted on May 8, 2013 |Celebration Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama Highlights Impact of Mississippi Museum.0Comments
